Grant of licence for sale.

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Statutory text

(1) Grant of licence for sale. - Subject to the rules made by the Financial Commissioner under the power conferred by this Act, the Collector may grant licences for the sale of any intoxicant within his District.
(2) Ascertainment of public opinion. - Before any licence is granted in any year for the retail sale of liquor for consumption on any premises which have not been so licensed in the preceding year, the Collector shall take such measure in accordance with rules to be made by the State Government in this behalf, as may best enable him to ascertain local public opinion in regard to the licensing of such premises.
(3) A licence for sale in more than one district of the Punjab shall be granted by the Financial Commissioner only.

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