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Licensing Board (Scotland)

Licensing and retailScotland

Summary: In Scotland, a Licensing Board exists for each undivided council area and for each licensing division of a divided council area.

Reference: Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (opens in a new tab)

legislation.gov.uk · Reference checked 21 July 2026

Where to look: Section 5(1)

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