Section 213: Interpretation

Gambling Act 2005 · 2005 c. 19View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 8: Premises Licences

In this Part—

"authorised activity", in relation to a premises licence, means an activity specified under section 151(1)(d),
"chief officer of police" has the meaning given by section 101(1) of the Police Act 1996 (c. 16),
a reference to a chief officer's area is a reference to the area in respect of which he has responsibility under that Act,
"holder", in relation to a premises licence, means the person to whom the licence is issued,
"licensee", in relation to a premises licence, also means the person to whom the licence is issued,
"the licensing authority", in relation to a premises licence, means the authority who issued the licence, and
"prescribed" means (except where the contrary is provided) prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.

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