Commentary on Sections Background Section 86: Modification of licence
223.This section provides for modification of licences where an application is made in accordance with licensing rules or where licensing rules allow modifications to be made in other circumstances (section 86(1)). Under section 86(3) modifications are made by notice in writing. Under section 86(4), licensing authorities’ powers are subject to the constraints as to conditions set out in section 85 and licensing rules about modification of licences.