Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 - Section 142: guidance for Licensing Boards – FIFA World Cup 2026
Guidance on section 142 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 for Licensing Boards and local authorities on Licensing Board powers to determine a general extension of hours in relation to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Extended hours applications – section 68 of the 2005 Act
Alternatively, section 68 of the 2005 Act provides a power for Licensing Boards, on the application of a premises licence holder, to grant extensions to licensed hours for the premises to cater for special events or occasions.
A premises licence holder may apply for extended hours authorising the premises to remain open later than the time specified in the premises licence.
Such applications are determined by a Licensing Board having regard to the licensing objectives and the Licensing Boards Policy and may be granted or refused. Where granted, the Licensing Board may vary the licence conditions as it considers necessary or expedient for the purposes of any of the licensing objectives,.
Scottish Government
March 2026
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