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Alcohol Glossary

Occasional licence (Scotland)

Licensing and retailScotland

Summary: In Scotland, an occasional licence authorises alcohol sales on otherwise unlicensed premises for a period set by the Licensing Board, not exceeding 14 days.

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

legislation.gov.uk · Reference checked 21 July 2026

Where to look: Section 56(1) and 56(5)

The summary above is a concise paraphrase of the cited material. It is not a quotation or a complete statement of law.

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