Personal Licence

The personal licence relates only to the supply of alcohol under a premises licence and not for the other licensable activities; the provision of regulated entertainment, late night refreshment, or for the supply of alcohol under a club premises certificate. All premises licences authorising the supply of alcohol must have an identified personal licence holder known as the designated premises supervisor.  This ensures there is always one specified individual who can be readily identified at premises where a premises licence is in force.  This person will usually be responsible for the day-to-day running of the premises. More than one individual at the licensed premises may hold a personal licence, although it is not necessary for all staff to be licensed. But, all supplies of alcohol under a premises licence must be made by or under the authority of a personal licence holder.

 

A personal licence is issued for ten years in the first instance and will be renewed on application for a further ten years if the licence holder has not been convicted of any relevant or foreign offence.

 

A personal licence does not authorise its holder to supply alcohol anywhere, but only from establishments with a premises licence authorising the supply of alcohol in accordance with the premises licence. An individual may hold only one personal licence at any one time.

 

 

Basic criminal record checks can be obtained from Disclosure Scotland for further details call their helpline number 0870 609 6006, or their website