I wish to purchase an A-licensed
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vehicle which I believe I can do locally. When I purchase the vehicle and licence will be able to operate within the scope of the existing conditions of the licence? Can you advise me how much per ton I should offer for the licence?
AYou must clearly understand that you
cannot purchase a licence and therefore the second question needs no answer save to say you can purchase the goodwill of the other party.
The takeover of a licence is often loosely called the purchase of a licence. This is not so. If you can acquire the business of an A-licence-holder you will require to apply to your local Licensing Authority to take over the licence. In such an application you will be required to satisfy the LA in the same way as you would if you were applying for a new licence.