Licensing applications have become increasingly complex with the advent of the new licensing regime resulting from the extensive Licensing Act 2003. This new text covers every type of licence application relating to liquor and entertainment. Issues addressed include: what are classed as licensable activities, what kind of activities are exempt from licensing laws, how should an application be made, how are applications determined and how long will a licence last? It also covers the more ambiguous aspects of licensing applications: what happens when the licence holder dies, what to do if the licence is lost, etc. Chapters on offences and hearings contain vital information with regard to breaches, or suspected breaches, of licensing law. David Chambers and Roger Butterfield have used their vast experience in licensing training and consulting to produce this practical guide, which will be of great use to applicants for licences (publicans, club secretaries, etc.) as well as their professional advisers.