S.L. 409.15 Art. 12Amplified music.

(1) Licensees and operators of catering establishments shall not allow the playing of amplified music, musical instruments and, or the use of loud speakers and, or amplifiers within their establishment unless a permit for such an activity has previously been issued by the Authority.

(2) Applications for a permit to play amplified music, musical instruments and, or the use of loud speakers and, or amplifiers in licensed premises are to be made on an appropriate form obtained from the Authority.

(3) The Authority shall issue a permit for the playing of amplified music, musical instruments and, or the use of loud speakers and, or amplifiers, provided that -

(a) the establishment is licensed by the Authority;

(b) the playing of amplified music in such a locality and within such a category, is in conformity with established tourism policy;

(c) applicant submits to the satisfaction of the Authority the documentation and information as indicated in the application form, including a copy of the police permit and other permits where applicable: Provided that the Authority may impose such requirements, conditions and limitations in the licence as it may consider necessary, appropriate and proportionate in accordance with the Act and regulations made under it: Provided further that such licence does not relieve the licensees and operators from the obligation of obtaining any other permits required by any other laws and regulations which are current at the time.

(4) Without prejudice to their obligations in terms of any applicable laws and regulations, licensees and operators of tourism establishments licensed to play amplified music shall at all times conform to the provisions of the Trading Licenses Regulations.