Do you need a license to sell alcohol in Scotland?

Do you need a license to sell alcohol in Scotland?

You or a member of your staff must hold a personal licence if you sell alcohol from licensed premises in Scotland. ‘Licensed premises’ include any premises allowed to sell alcohol under a premises licence. To qualify for a licence you must: be 18 years or older.

Do I need a license to sell alcohol online Scotland?

In order to sell alcohol online, you’ll need a Personal Licence and a Premises Licence. A Personal Licence holder is required to be the Designated Premises Supervisor, i.e., the person responsible for the Premises Licence. So, this will be the first place to start.

What does an off-licence allow you to do?

An off-licence applies to a premises where the licensee can sell alcohol for consumption elsewhere. The licensee can also supply alcohol free, as a sample, for consumption on the premises while the premises is open for the sale of alcohol.

Do you need a license to work behind a bar in Scotland?

All staff who sell or serve alcohol are required to have a minimum of two hours of training on alcohol licensing legislation before they begin work. The Scottish Certificate for Safe Sale and Service of Alcohol (SCSSSA) is a reliable way to cover this requirement.

How much does it cost to get an alcohol license Scotland?

Table 3.1 Current Alcohol Licensing Fee Structure

Category of Licence Application Fee Annual Fee
Maximum Maximum
Category 2 – Rateable Value between £1 and £11,500 £800 £220
Category 3 – Rateable Value between £11,501 and £35,000 £1,100 £280
Category 4 – Rateable Value between £35,001 and £70,000 £1,300 £500

How do you get a striping license UK?

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  1. AUTHORITY.
  2. TIME TO GET LICENSED.
  3. 18+ years, right to work in UK, must not be disqualified from holding a licence, must not have been refused the grant or renewal of a licence for the premises in question within the last 12.
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  5. Submit application via local council.
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How much does an alcohol license cost Scotland?

What are the three types of licences?

There are three types of licence under the Gambling Act 2005.

  • Operating Licence. An Operating Licence permits a licensee to operate specific gambling facilities, for example.
  • Personal Licence. For those responsible for managing and operating the gambling facilities permitted under an operational licence.
  • Premises Licence.

Is there an application fee for a liquor licence?

​You need to pay an annual fee if you hold an alcohol licence. Each year we will send you a letter to remind you when the annual fee is due and how much it is. You must pay the fee within 30 days of the due date….Alcohol licence annual fees.

Category Application fee Annual fee
High risk $1023.50 $1035
Very high risk $1207.50 $1437.50

Do you have to have liquor license to sell liquor?

You need an alcohol off-licence to sell or supply alcohol to be consumed away from the place of purchase.

How much does a premises licence cost in Scotland?

(a) £180 in the case of premises within category 1; (b) £220 in the case of premises within category 2; (c) £280 in the case of premises within category 3; (d) £500 in the case of premises within category 4; (e) £700 in the case of premises within category 5; (f) £900 in the case of premises within category 6.

Who can get an occasional license Scotland?

An occasional licence is issued under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 to allow unlicensed premises to sell alcohol for a period of no more than 14 days. A licensed private members club can also apply for an occasional licence if they intend to provide a function or event that is open to non-members.