Foraging Vintners says legislation scuppers 'pop-up' events
Licensed Island businesses are being held back by outdated legislation.
That's according to the owner of Foraging Vintners, a Port Erin-based restaurant which, when it can, serves customers from an outdoor 'pop-up'.
The occasional licensing provision within the Licensing Act 1995 means businesses wishing to put on events away from their premises must first give two-three months notice, receive permission from the court, and the police.
The business also take out an advert in the newspaper, highlighting the event.
Owner, Mary Beth, says the law needs to be modernised:
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