Territorial Extent Schedule 15: Private gaming and betting Part 15: Inspection Section 304: Authorised persons
765.This section makes provision for persons to be “authorised persons” for the purposes of the Act. Authorised persons are given various powers and functions under the Act in relation to inspection of premises in particular when someone is applying for a premises licence. Designated officers of licensing authorities and officers of other authorities who are authorised to exercise certain statutory functions in a particular area are “authorised persons” in relation to premises wholly or partly situated within that area. Subsection (4) provides for certain people to be “authorised persons” in relation to any premises wherever situated.
766.An “authorised local authority officer” is a person designated as such by a licensing authority for a purpose relating to premises within the area of the licensing authority.