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Chance to change laws on selling former pubs without their licence

Consultation on Bill now open

There's a chance to change the law that currently means former pub buildings can be sold but without their alcohol licence.

A consultation is open now to comment on the Liquor Licensing and Public Entertainments Bill 2021.

Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson says, if brought in, it would provide more flexibility and opportunities to the hospitality sector.

His constituency has fallen victim to the current law:

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