Finance Act, 1993

Extension of powers of licensing authorities in relation to grant of certain licences.

59.—(1) A licensing authority may grant a driving licence or a provisional licence under Part III of the Act of 1961 to a person who does not ordinarily reside in the functional area of the authority if the person has previously held either of those licences or a driving licence under Part III of the Act of 1933.

(2) A licensing authority may grant a licence under section 1 of the Act of 1952 in respect of a vehicle which is normally kept at an address outside the functional area of the authority if the vehicle has previously been the subject of such a licence.

(3) This section shall come into operation on such day or days as may be fixed therefor by the Minister by order or orders.