Comprehensive Alcohol Licensing & Responsible Service Training
Main Law: Governs the sale and supply of alcohol in England and Wales
Requires: Premises license, personal license, and designated premises supervisor
Penalties: Up to £20,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment for unlicensed sales
Standard Hours: 11:00-23:00 (varies by license)
Extended Hours: Available with special permission
Christmas/New Year: Special hours may apply
• Required for anyone authorizing alcohol sales
• Valid for 10 years
• Must be renewed before expiry
• Training and criminal record check required
• Required for any premises selling alcohol
• Specifies permitted activities
• Includes operating hours
• Must have designated premises supervisor
• Must hold personal license
• Responsible for day-to-day management
• Named on premises license
• Can be changed with notification
Legal Age: 18 years old to purchase alcohol
Challenge 25: Ask for ID if customer looks under 25
Acceptable ID: Passport, driving license, PASS card
Penalty: Up to £5,000 fine for underage sales
• To under 18s
• To intoxicated persons
• Outside licensed hours
• Without proper license
• Monitor customer behavior
• Refuse service when necessary
• Call police if needed
• Keep incident records
• Refusals of service
• Incidents and disturbances
• Staff training records
• License documentation
• Police can enter premises
• Trading Standards inspections
• License reviews possible
• Closure orders for breaches
• Fines up to £20,000
• License suspension
• License revocation
• Criminal prosecution
• CCTV systems
• Door supervisors
• Incident logs
• Staff training