4a. chronology for premises licences

Transitional period begins
Operators whose existing permissions expire before 1 September 2006 should renew them in the usual way
Operators whose existing permissions expire after 1 September 2006 will have their permissions automatically extended until 31 August 2007 (the end of the transitional period). There is no need for application or fee.

Licensing authorities will start to accept advance applications for premises licences

This is the deadline for applications for existing operators (or new operators outstanding applications under the existing legislation) wishing to receive continuation rights
Applications received after this date will still be processed but will not receive continuation rights
This is also the closing date for new operators to apply for permissions under the existing legislation in order to start operating before 1 September 2007 and/or potentially qualify for continuation and grandfather rights
After 31 July only Gambling Act 2005 permissions will be granted, which means new operators would not be able to commence operating until 1 September 2007

Gambling Act 2005 comes into effect along with the new licences and permits granted under that Act
Those operators with continuation rights may continue to operate, subject to the mandatory and default conditions
Those who do not have continuation rights and have yet to receive their permissions under the new legislation must cease operation
Existing legislation is repealed

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