
The powers that can be exercised by Licensing Standards Officers (LSOs) are changing. As of 29 June 2018, LSOs will have far greater powers of entry, inspection, and seizure at licensed premises, which will provide much sharper tools for investigation and enforcement work.
Specifically, section 15 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) is to be amended. (*)
At present, licence holders will be aware that LSOs are entitled to enter licensed premises in order to inspect the premises, and any substances or documents found there as the LSO thinks necessary. That much will not change.