Territorial Extent Schedule 13: Licensed premises gaming machine permits
712.This Schedule makes further provision with respect to licensed premises gaming machine permits. This Schedule does not have effect in relation to Scotland. Section 285 enables Scottish Ministers to make provision by regulations in respect of licensed premises gaming machine permits which is to have effect in place of that in Schedule 13.
713.Paragraphs 1 to 6 set out the process for making applications for such a permit. By virtue of paragraph 5, a licensing authority may not attach conditions to a permit. Under paragraph 6, a licensing authority may not refuse an application or grant a permit for a different category or a smaller number of gaming machines unless they have notified the applicant and given him the opportunity to make representations.
714.There is no limit on the duration of a permit. Paragraph 12 provides for it to continue unless and until it ceases to have effect under a provision of the Schedule.
715.Paragraph 16 enables the licensing authority to cancel or vary the permit. The authority may only take such action in the circumstances specified in sub-paragraph (1), namely if-
	it would not be reasonably consistent with pursuit of the licensing objectives for the permit to continue to have effect;
	gaming has taken place on the premises in breach of the permit or a condition of the permit;
	the premises are mainly used for making gaming machines available; or
	an offence under the Act has been committed on the premises.
716.The licensing authority is required, before cancelling or varying a permit, to give the permit holder at least 21 days’ notice and to consider any representations made by the permit holder. The authority is required to hold a hearing if the permit holder requests one.
717.Paragraphs 19 and 20 make provision for transfer of permits. Paragraph 21 sets out rights of appeal.
718.Paragraph 22 requires the licensing authority to maintain a register of permits. The Secretary of State may make regulations about how the licensing authority record and use this information.