23(1)A [F1local authority] shall, within 10 days of being required to do so under sub-paragraph (2) below, give reasons in writing for arriving at any decision of theirs under this Schedule—S
(a)to grant or renew a licence under this Schedule or to refuse to do so;
(b)to revoke a licence under this Schedule or not to revoke it;
(c)to consent or to refuse to consent to a material change in any premises, vehicle, vessel or stall;
(d)to vary or to refuse to vary the terms of a licence under this Schedule.
(2)Reasons for a decision referred to in sub-paragraph (1) above shall be given by the [F1local authority] on a request being made to the [F1 authority] by a relevant person within [F221] days of the date of the decision.
(3)Nothing in this paragraph affects the power of the sheriff under paragraph 24 below to require a [F1local authority] to give reasons for a decision of the council—
(a)which is being appealed to the sheriff under that paragraph; and
(b)for which reasons have not been given under this paragraph.
(4)In this paragraph, “relevant person” means—
(a)in respect of a decision specified in sub-paragraph (1)(a) above, the applicant or any person who made a relevant objection or repre sentation (within the meaning of paragraph 3 above) in relation to the application to which the decision relates;
(b)in respect of a decision specified in sub-paragraph (1)(b) to (d) above, the holder of the licence, the chief constable or
[F3(i)where Part 3 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5) applies to the premises, vehicle, vessel or stall to which the licence relates, the enforcing authority;
(ii)where Part 3 of that Act does not so apply,] the [F4Scottish Fire and Rescue Service] ; and
(c)in respect of a decision specified in sub-paragraph (1)(b) above, any person who in pursuance of paragraph 13(5)(b) above was heard by the [F1authority].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 para. 23(1)-(3)(4)(c) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 129(22)(n); S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(c)
F2Word in Sch. 2 para. 23(2) substituted (28.2.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 178(3)(h), 206(1); S.S.I. 2010/413, art. 2, sch. (with sch.)
F3Words in Sch. 2 para. 23(4)(b) inserted (1.10.2006) by The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/475), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 11(7)(g)
F4Words in Sch. 2 para. 23(4)(b)(ii) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 53(7); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)