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The Public Entertainment Licences (Drug Misuse) Act has been passed and will need a Statutory Instrument to bring it into force. Premises offering music and dancing must obtain a Public Entertainment Licence (PEL), which cannot be revoked unless there is a criminal conviction. Therefore a nightclub could continue to trade until a conviction is achieved, and some clubs have been able to continue trading for years. The new Act will enable the local licensing committee to close a club, based purely on police reports of serious drug problems. Several amendments to the Act have been recommended by The British Entertainment and Discotheque Association, backed by Business in Sport and Leisure, such as the introduction of written cautions and the opportunity to provide oral evidence.
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There can be problems when acquiring and setting up licensed premises with current legislation on liquor and public entertainment licenses (PELs), local regulations and policies. When acquiring a premises liquor licenses and PELs should be checked. A single Justice direction will allow the operation of a basic liquor licence between sessions, but a supper hours certificate and extended hours order can only be obtained after a further licensing hearing. In some cases the basic Justice's license and a provisional PEL needs confirmation and a provisional special hours certificate.
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Increased health awareness has prompted the development of specialised sports drinks. Consumer research has revealed public demand for drinks containing natural ingredients to assist energy replacement or slimming. Public interest has stimulated advertising campaigns using prominent sports personalities to endorse products.
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