Fencing Local Law 2017
Part 12LICENSING
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PART 12—LICENSING 12.1 Who may apply for licence An application for a licence may only be made to the CEO by an individual or a Charitable Organisation. 12.2 Application for licence An application must be— (a) in writing in a form approved by the CEO; (b) accompanied by any document or information that is required under this local law; and (c) accompanied by the application fee. 12.3 Information required for application The following documents and information are required to accompany an application— (a) written statement of the details of the activity for which a licence is being requested; (b) written particulars of arrangements made in respect of public liability insurance; and (c) any other information the local government considers necessary in the circumstances of the case. 12.4 Further information relevant to application (1) The CEO may ask an applicant for any additional document or information that the CEO considers is or could be relevant to making a decision on the application. (2) Without limiting subclause (1), for the purpose of deciding whether or not an individual applicant is a fit and proper person to be granted a licence, and whether or not the application should be granted, the CEO— (a) must ask the applicant to provide a reference or report specified by the CEO; and (b) must ask the applicant to provide evidence that the person has the necessary experience in relation to the type of commercial activity to which the application relates. (3) If the CEO makes a request under subclause (1) or (2) the CEO does not have to consider the application, or consider it further, until the request is complied with. (4) Any costs incurred in complying with the request under subclause (1) or (2) are to be paid by the applicant unless the CEO determines otherwise. 12.5 Additional information required for trading licence application trading licence— (a) the number of assistants to be employed in the trading at any one time; (b) a plan of the proposed location; (c) the proposed goods, wares, merchandise or services to be traded; (d) a detailed and accurate plan and description of any proposed stall, stand, table, structure or vehicle to be used for trading; and (e) the type of sign to be used to display the licence name and licence number. 12.6 Additional information required for market licence application market licence— (a) a copy of the planning approval issued by the local government under a town planning scheme; (b) a plan or plans to a scale of 1:50 showing— (i) the location and dimensions of the proposed area to be used for the market; (ii) the dimensions of the public place including any footpath and the location and nature of any street furniture, trees, utilities, parking or service bays in the area; and (iii) the position and dimensions of all proposed stalls; (c) a management plan outlining the operation of the market including— (i) the proposed days and times of operation; (ii) the proposed type and form of any advertising devices to be used; and (iii) details of how the operational responsibilities of the licensee will be met; and (d) the nature and extent of any activity relating to entertainment. 12.7 Additional information required for entertainment licence application The following additional information and documents are required to accompany an application for an entertainment licence— (a) the nature of the proposed entertainment; (b) any musical instrument or amplifier proposed to be used; and (c) the number of people involved in the proposed entertainment.