What Do You Need To Sell Alcohol in Scotland?

Selling alcohol in the United Kingdom requires SCPLH licence also known as personal licence. Without it, alcohol can't be sold in licensed premises. SCPLH stands for Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders.

 

It is an offence to sell alcohol without a SCPLH licence and the penalties can be severe. If you are caught selling alcohol without a SCPLH licence, you could be fined up to £5,000 and/or sent to prison for up to 6 months. In addition, your premises could be closed down and you could lose your personal licence.

 

If you want to sell alcohol in the United Kingdom, you must obtain a SCPLH licence. You can apply for a SCPLH Personal licence from your local authority. The application process can take up to 8 weeks.

 

To be eligible for a SCPLH licence, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Have a valid SCPLH certificate

  • Have a valid ID (passport or UK driving licence)

  • Pay the application fee

Once you have obtained your SCPLH licence, you can sell alcohol in licensed premises.

How do I get my Personal Licence?  

The process for applying and being granted a personal licence is as follows:

  1. You must obtain an accredited qualification in responsible alcohol retailing, for example the SCPLH.

  2. Once you have the SCPLH, you can apply to your local licensing board for a personal licence.

  3. The licensing board will then issue you with a personal licence if they are satisfied that you meet the criteria set out in the legislation.

  4. Once you have been issued with a personal licence, you can sell alcohol in any licensed premises in Scotland.

So if you want to sell alcohol in Scotland, make sure you get a SCPLH qualification and apply for a personal licence from your local licensing board. It is an offence to sell alcohol without a personal licence, so make sure you are fully licensed before selling any alcohol. The penalties for selling alcohol without a licence can be severe, so it's not worth the risk!

How do I get my Premises Licence?  

In order to sell alcohol from premises in Scotland, you must have a premises licence. The process for applying for and being granted a premises licence is as follows:

  1. You must submit an application to your local licensing board.

  2. The licensing board will then grant you a premises licence if they are satisfied that you meet the criteria set out in the legislation.

  3. Once you have been granted a premises licence, you can sell alcohol from your premises in Scotland.

So if you want to sell alcohol from premises in Scotland, make sure you apply for a premises licence from your local licensing board. It is an offence to sell alcohol without a premises licence, so make sure you are fully licensed before selling any alcohol. The penalties for selling alcohol without a licence can be severe, so it's not worth the risk!

 

Remember, if you want to sell alcohol in Scotland, you must have a SCPLH qualification and a personal licence issued by a licensing board. In addition, you must have a premises licence in order to sell alcohol from premises in Scotland. It is an offence to sell alcohol without a licence, so make sure you are fully licensed before selling any alcohol.

 

The penalties for selling alcohol without a licence can be severe, so it's not worth the risk! Get qualified and licensed today, and start selling alcohol in Scotland!

 

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