4BKTemporary absence of nominee

#### 4BK Temporary absence of nominee (1) This regulation applies if a nominee in respect of a licence is, or is likely to be, absent from the licensed premises for a continuous period of more than 28 days (the absence period). (2) If there is an alternative nominee, and the alternative nominee is able to discharge the responsibilities of the licensee for the absence period, the alternative nominee is taken to be the nominee for the absence period. (3) If there is no alternative nominee, or the alternative nominee is not able to discharge the responsibilities of the licensee for the absence period, the licensee must nominate, by writing to the Secretary, an adult who is reasonably able to discharge the responsibilities of the licensee under the licence to be the nominee for the absence period. (4) On receipt by the Secretary of a nomination in accordance with subregulation (3), the nominated individual is taken to be the nominee for the absence period.