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Licensing Law Sub-Committee

Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Bill

The Licensing Law Sub-Committee has responded to parts 8 and 9 of the Bill. The Scottish Government has announced that section 129 (Sale of Alcohol to Persons Under 21 etc) and section 140 (Licensed Premises: Social Responsibility Levy) are ro be removed from the Bill at stage 2 and may be introduced in a Health Bill in the future.