Citation, commencement and application

1.–(1) This Order may be cited as the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2009 and comes into force at 5.00 a.m. on 1st September 2009.

(2) Paragraphs 10 and 11 of Schedule 1 apply to offences committed at or after 5.00 a.m. on 1st September 2009.

Consequential amendments and repeals of enactments

2.–(1) The enactments listed in Schedule 1 are amended as there specified.

(2) The enactments listed in Schedule 2 are repealed to the extent there specified.

(3) The enactments listed in Schedule 3 are revoked to the extent there specified.

Modification of relevant byelaws

3.–(1) The relevant byelaws shall continue to have effect subject to the following amendments:-

(a) references to "alcoholic liquor" shall be read as references to "alcohol" within the meaning given by section 2 (meaning of alcohol) of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005;

(b) references to "licensed premises" shall have the same meaning as in section 147(1) (interpretation) of that Act but does not include premises in respect of which there is a provisional premises licence (within the meaning of section 45(5) (provisional premises licence) of that Act);

(c) references to "occasional licence" shall have the same meaning as in section 56(1) (occasional licence) of that Act; and

(d) references to "licensed canteen", "registered club" and "occasional permission" shall cease to have effect.

(2) In this article "relevant byelaw" means a byelaw made under sections 201 (byelaws for good rule and government) and 203 (offences against byelaws) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973(2) that-

(a) is in force immediately prior to 5.00 a.m. on 1st September 2009; and

(b) relates to the consumption of alcoholic liquor in a public place.

Article 2(1)

SCHEDULE 1

PART 1 Amendment of Public General Acts

The Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951

1.–(1) The Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951(3), is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (2)(a) of section 14(4) (period of residence protection) for "in" where it first occurs to the end of paragraph (a) substitute "which, by virtue of a premises licence issued under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, are licensed for the sale of alcohol (within the meaning of section 2 of that Act) for consumption on the premises".

(3) In subsection (3)(a) of section 18(5) (protection of tenure) for "in" where it second occurs to "thereon" substitute "which, by virtue of a premises licence issued under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, are licensed for the sale of alcohol (within the meaning of section 2 of that Act) for consumption on the premises".

(4) In subsection (6)(a)(ii) of section 38 (application by service man for renewal of tenancy of business premises) for "licensed for the sale of excisable liquor" substitute "which, by virtue of a premises licence granted under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, are licensed for the sale of alcohol (within the meaning of section 2 of that Act)".

The Race Relations Act 1976

2. In the Race Relations Act 1976(6), in Schedule 1A (bodies and other persons subject to general statutory duty)(7) for paragraph 26 substitute-

"26. A licensing board continued in existence by or established under section 5 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.".

The Local Government and Planning (Scotland) Act 1982

3. In the Local Government and Planning (Scotland) Act 1982(8) in subsection (1)(a)(iii) of section 27 (islands or district council´s functions in relation to the provision of a market) for "alcoholic liquor" substitute "alcohol, within the meaning given by section 2 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005".

The Rent (Scotland) Act 1984

4. In the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984(9) in subsection (1) of section 10 (premises with business use), for "licensed for the sale of excisable liquor for consumption on the premises" substitute "which, by virtue of a premises licence issued under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, are licensed for the sale of alcohol (within the meaning of section 2 of that Act) for consumption on the premises".

The Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995

5.–(1) The Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995(10), is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (1) of section 19 (alcohol on vehicles) for "railway passenger vehicle" substitute "railway vehicle".

(3) In section 23-

(a) for the definition of "alcohol" substitute ""alcohol" has the meaning given by section 2 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005;";

(b) for the definition of "railway passenger vehicle" substitute-

""railway vehicle" means a railway vehicle within the meaning of section 83 of the Railways Act 1993 (c.43) that is used in the provision of a railway service within the meaning of section 82 of that Act (excluding the wider meaning of "railway" given by section 81(2) of that Act);".

The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995

6. In the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995(11) in Schedule 9 (certificates as to proof of certain routine matters) at the end insert-

The Employment Rights Act 1996

7. In the Employment Rights Act 1996(12), in subsection (7) of section 232 (shop workers)(13)-

(a) in sub-paragraph (a) omit "(in Scotland, alcoholic liquor)";

(b) for "and "alcoholic liquor" has the same meaning as in the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976" substitute "except that in Scotland "alcohol" has the meaning given in section 2 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005".

The Private Security Industry Act 2001

8.–(1) In the Private Security Industry Act 2001(14), paragraph 8 of Schedule 2 (activities subject to additional controls)(15) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) For sub-paragraph (1BA) substitute-

"(1BA) This paragraph applies to activities carried out in relation to premises referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(f) only if they are carried out at or in relation to times when alcohol (within the meaning given by section 2 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005) is being sold or supplied (in terms of section 3 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005) for consumption on the premises.".

(3) For sub-paragraph (2)(f) substitute-

"(f) any premises within the meaning given to "licensed premises" in section 147(1) of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005;".

(4) In sub-paragraph (3)-

(a) at the end of paragraph (cb) omit "or";

(b) after paragraph (cb) insert-

"(cc) if the premises are premises to which section 125(1) of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 applies; or".

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001

9. In the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001(16) in paragraph 8 of schedule 1 (tenancies which are not Scottish Secure Tenancies) for "excisable liquor" substitute "alcohol (within the meaning of section 2 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005)".

The Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004

10. In the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004(17), in section 128 (fixed penalty offences) in Part 1 of the Table for the first two entries substitute-

The Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005

11. In the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005(18), in section 1(4) (Offence of preventing or stopping a child from being fed milk) for paragraph (b) of the definition of "licensed premises" substitute-

"(b) the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16);".

The Gambling Act 2005

12.–(1) The Gambling Act 2005(19) is amended in accordance with this paragraph.

(2) In subsection (1)(c) of section 2 (licensing authorities) for "constituted under section 1 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (c.66)" substitute "continued in existence by or established under section 5 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16)".

(3) In subsection (6)(c) of section 25 (guidance to local authorities) for "constituted under section 1 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (c.66)" substitute "continued in existence by or established under section 5 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16)".

(4) In section 155 (delegation of functions under Part 8: Scotland)-

(a) for subsection (1) substitute-

"(1) Subject to subsection (2), a licensing authority in Scotland may arrange for the discharge of any of its functions under this Part by-

(a) any member of the authority,

(b) any committee established by the authority,

(c) the clerk of the authority, or

(d) any member of staff provided under paragraph 8(1)(b) of schedule 1 to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16).";

(b) in subsection (2)(b) for "person appointed to assist the clerk" substitute "member of staff provided under paragraph 8(1)(b) of schedule 1 to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005";

(c) in subsection (3) for "1976" substitute "2005".

(5) In section 233 (delegation of functions under Part 9: Scotland)-

(a) for subsection (1) substitute-

"(1) Subject to subsection (2), a licensing authority in Scotland may arrange for the discharge of any of its functions under this Part by-

(a) any member of the authority,

(b) any committee established by the authority,

(c) the clerk of the authority, or

(d) any member of staff provided under paragraph 8(1)(b) of schedule 1 to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16).";

(b) in subsection (2) for "person appointed to assist the clerk" substitute "member of staff provided under paragraph 8(1)(b) of schedule 1 to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005";

(c) in subsection (3) for "1976" substitute "2005".

(6) For subsection (c) of section 277 (alcohol licence) substitute-

"(c) "relevant Scottish licence" means a premises licence issued under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, except where such a licence only applies to the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.".

(7) in section 285 (permits)-

(a) in subsection (1)(a)-

(i) omit "a certificate of registration under section 105 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (certificate of registration in respect of a club) or";

(ii) after "licence" insert "and the premises are premises to which section 125(1) of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 applies";

(b) in subsection (1)(b) after "licence" insert "and the premises are premises to which section 125(1) of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 does not apply".

(8) In paragraph 41(c) of Schedule 11 (exempt lotteries) for "constituted under section 1 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 (c.66)" substitute "continued in existence by or established under section 5 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16)".

PART 2 Amendment of statutory instruments

The Controlled Waste Regulations 1992

13. In Schedule 4 (waste to be treated as commercial waste) to the Controlled Waste Regulations 1992(20)-

(a) omit paragraph 2(b);

(b) after paragraph 2 insert-

"2A. In Scotland, waste from-

(a) in towns and suburbs, a house containing at least four apartments set apart exclusively for the sleeping accommodation of travellers;

(b) in rural districts and populous places not exceeding 1,000 inhabitants according to the census for the time being last taken, a house containing at least two such apartments.".

The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes)(Scotland) Order 1997

14. In the class 7 entry of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Scotland) Order 1997(21), for "licensed for the sale of alcoholic liquor" substitute "where alcohol (within the meaning given by section 2 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005) is sold, pursuant to a premises licence issued under that Act,".

The Visiting Forces and International Headquarters (Application of Law) Order 1999

15. In Schedule 6 to the Visiting Forces and International Headquarters (Application of Law) Order 1999(22) after the entry relating to the Public Health (Scotland) Act 1897 insert-

The Disability Discrimination (Public Authorities) (Statutory Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2005

16. In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Disability Discrimination (Public Authorities) (Statutory Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2005(23), for the entry "A licensing board constituted under section 1 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976" substitute "A licensing board continued in existence or established under section 5 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005".

The Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Rules 2006

17. In the Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Rules 2006(24), in rule 5(1) (interpretation) in paragraph (e) of the definition of "prohibited article"(25) for "alcoholic liquor" substitute "alcohol, within the meaning given by section 2 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005".

The Sex Discrimination (Public Authorities) (Statutory Duties) (Scotland) Order 2007

18. In the Sex Discrimination (Public Authorities) (Statutory Duties) (Scotland) Order 2007(26), in Schedule 1 Part 1, for the entry "A licensing board constituted under section 1 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976" substitute "A licensing board continued in existence or established under section 5 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005".

The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007

19. In the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007(27), in regulation 38 (packaging handled by licensors and pub operating businesses)-

(a) for paragraph (4)(b)(ii) substitute-

"(ii) in Scotland, are used by the tenant for the sale by retail or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises or both on and off the premises, and in respect of which a premises licence is in force.".

(b) for paragraph 6 substitute-

"(6) In Scotland, in the definition of pub operating business-

(i) "alcohol" has the meaning given in section 2 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005;

(ii) "premises licence" has the meaning given in section 17 of that Act.".

Article 2(2)

SCHEDULE 2 Repeals

Article 2(3)

SCHEDULE 3 Revocations

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order makes amendments to, and repeals provisions in primary legislation and secondary legislation relating to liquor licensing. These amendments are consequential and supplemental to the purposes of, or in connection with the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 16).

Article 2(1) and Schedule 1 set out amendments to primary legislation in Part 1 and secondary legislation in Part 2. Article 2(2) and Schedule 2 set out repeals of primary legislation but only to the extent indicated in that Schedule. Article 2(3) and Schedule 3 set out revocations of statutory instruments but only to the extent indicated in that Schedule.

Article 3 sets out amendments to local authority byelaws relating to the consumption of alcohol in a public place.