For an organization engaged in regulated entertainment activities, which are performing dance, live or recorded music, indoor sports events, etc., it is a mandate to possess a licence. Also the activities like selling liquor, late night refreshments and indoor or outdoor wrestling also come under licensable activities.
For running any such organization like clubs, health service body, or charity, a premises licence is a must. All these activities should take place as per the regulations stated for a licence holder. To obtain such a licence, you will have to contact the licensing authorities of your region. You just have to make sure that you are above 18 years of age. The application procedure may consist of an application form to be filled by the applicant and submitted to the authority along with the required information and a predefined fee. These requirements depend upon the state specific laws. Also, the activities allowed and the time limit also varies from state to state.
The only reason behind enforcing the requirement of a premises licence is to avoid the occurrence of illegal and criminal activities that can occur during such gatherings. It has been commonly observed that the chances of the occurrence of such activities increase during social events and assembly of people at a large scale. Such happenings result in conflicts between the people present in the event and the outsiders too.
The licence holders should acquaint themselves with their responsibilities as being a license holder makes them answerable for any unlawful activities occurring at the premises. If a complaint is registered by the local police or a civilian, the licence holder may have to attend hearings in the local court. If a charge is proved against him, he may have to face a penalty for it and in the worst case, he may lose his licence.
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