Tourism (General
Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1990[1]
PART 1
PRELIMINARY
1 Interpretation
In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires –
“appointed day” means 1st October 1990;
“competent
person”, in relation to the management of premises registered
under this Order, means a person who is competent and experienced in managing
premises of the relevant classification;
“existing Order” means the repealed Tourism (General
Provisions) (Jersey) Order 1958;
“Law” means the Tourism (Jersey) Law 1948;
“previously registered guest house” means premises
which, immediately before the appointed day, were registered in the Guest House
Register pursuant to Article 5 of the existing Order;
“previously registered hotel” means premises which,
immediately before the appointed day, were registered in either the First or
the Second Register pursuant to Article 3 or 4 of the existing Order;
“resident guest” means a person lodging for payment on
registered premises;
“site of special interest” has the same meaning as in
Chapter 1 of Part 6 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002;
“suitable toilet facility”
means a modern and sanitary indoor toilet, with a hand basin serviced with a
constant and controllable supply of hot and cold running water, and hygienic
hand drying arrangements.[2]
2 Classification
of premises
(1) For the purposes of the
Law, the Minister shall establish and maintain registers of premises classified
as follows –
(a) a
register relating to premises classified as hotels, which shall be called the
Hotel Register;
(b) a
register relating to premises classified as guest houses, which shall be called
the Guest House Register;
(c) a
register relating to premises classified as self-catering accommodation, which
shall be called the Self-Catering Accommodation Register;
(d) a
register relating to premises classified as hostels, which shall be called the Hostel
Register;
(e) a
register relating to premises classified as holiday camps, which shall be
called the Holiday Camp Register;
(f) a
register relating to premises classified as camp sites, which shall be called
the Camp Site Register.[3]
(2) Subject to Article 10,
premises registered in the Hotel Register, Guest House Register or Holiday Camp
Register may include accommodation which is offered for occupation on a
self-catering basis.
PART 2
HOTEL REGISTER
3 Registration
of hotels
(1) No premises shall be
registered in the Hotel Register unless the Minister is satisfied that the
premises meet the requirements set out in Article 4.
(2) If the premises in
respect of which application for registration is made include accommodation
which is to be offered for occupation on a self-catering basis, the provisions
of Article 10 shall also apply.
4 Requirements
for registration as hotel
(1) The requirements
referred to in Article 3(1) are that –
(a) the
premises –
(i) are of solid and
substantial construction and in good repair, and
(ii) subject
to paragraph (2), are part of a single building or a series of buildings
in close proximity to each other.
(b) the
premises are suitably constructed or adapted for the lodging of persons in
private rooms or apartments, and for the provision and service of food and
drink if offered;
(c) the
premises are suitably designed or properly adapted for hotel purposes;
(d)
(e) the
sleeping accommodation is provided by separate bedrooms which can be
individually locked, are so numbered or named as to make them readily
identifiable and are equipped with a wash basin serviced with a constant and
controllable supply of hot and cold running water;
(f)
(g) subject
to paragraph (5), the height of bedrooms, and the dimensions of windows
therein, meet the requirements prescribed for buildings to which the Building Bye-laws (Jersey) 2007 apply;
(h) in
addition to the electrical power points required for the operation of fittings
and appliances provided in bedrooms, there is at least one 13 amp power point
conveniently located for general use;
(i)
(j) excluding
any rooms or apartments offered for occupation exclusively on a self-catering
basis, the proportion of bedrooms provided with a private bathroom or shower
room with a toilet facility, represents not less than 15% of the total number
of bedrooms available for resident guests;
(k)
(l)
(m) the
premises contain, for every 6 resident guests who are not accommodated in
bedrooms provided with private toilets, at least one suitable toilet facility
conveniently located for use by those resident guests;
(n) in
addition to toilet facilities provided for resident guests, the premises
contain in the vicinity of, and easily accessible from, the reception or other
public area, at least 2 suitable toilet facilities accessible to other persons;
(o) if
persons who are not resident guests are catered for, the premises contain for
their use a sufficient number of suitable toilet facilities on the ground
floor, or on floors where rooms for the use of those persons are located, but
this sub-paragraph is subject to paragraph (9);
(p) if
resident guests are accommodated in bedrooms without a private bathroom or
shower room –
(i) the premises must
contain at least one conveniently located bathroom or shower room for every 9
guests at no extra charge; and
(ii) if
they are accommodated in a building in close proximity to the main building (an
“annex”), that annex must contain at least one bathroom or shower
room;
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v) the
public areas of the premises are not used in a manner which deprives resident
guests of the normal facilities and amenities of the premises or unreasonably
reduces the standards of comfort and service which may normally be expected;
(w) the
premises are satisfactorily furnished, equipped, appointed and maintained, and
provide a standard of comfort and quality and service appropriate to the
Register;
(x) lighting
and ventilation are satisfactory throughout the premises, with heating
appropriate to seasonal requirements being provided at no extra charge;
(y) decor
is of a satisfactory standard throughout the premises;
(z) windows
are fitted where necessary either with suitable lined curtains or with blinds
and, in addition, with privacy coverings if a bedroom is overlooked;
(aa) the floor
covering in all parts of the premises is suitable for its purpose;
(ab) corridors
normally intended for use by resident guests are satisfactorily lit to ensure
safety;
(ac) a telephone is
available on the premises that enables, at all times, resident guests to call
the emergency services, a competent person or their delegate;
(ad) precautions are
taken against fire and for the safety of persons in the case of fire, and
notices are posted in every bedroom as to the means of escape, in accordance
with the directions and recommendations of the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue
Service;
(ae) the premises
conform to a satisfactory standard of cleanliness, orderliness, safety and
general condition with satisfactory arrangements for water supply and sewage
disposal;
(af) a first aid
kit is readily available on the premises;
(ag) the competent
person or their delegate is always available on the premises, and details of
how that person may be contacted at night are clearly posted in the reception
area of the premises and in every bedroom;
(ah) the staff
employed on the premises is sufficient to maintain a satisfactory service in
all departments and the members of the staff are suitably trained and skilled
in their respective duties;
(ai) the
premises are under the management of a competent person.[4]
(2) The requirement set out
in paragraph (1)(a)(ii) –
(a) shall
not apply to a previously registered hotel if, immediately before the appointed
day, sleeping accommodation was provided in a separate building or buildings
and the amount of accommodation so provided has not increased on or after the
appointed day; or
(b) may
be waived by the Minister in respect of any premises in respect of which
registration is sought if –
(i) part of the
sleeping accommodation on the premises is provided in one or more separate
buildings,
(ii) sub-paragraph (a)
does not operate in respect of the premises, and
(iii) the
Minister is satisfied that the sleeping accommodation provided in the separate
buildings offers standards of accommodation and comfort comparable to those of
the sleeping accommodation provided elsewhere on the premises.[5]
(3) [6]
(4) [7]
(5) The provisions of
paragraph (1)(g) –
(a) shall
not apply to a previously registered hotel; and
(b) may
be waived by the Minister in relation to any premises if, at the time of
application for registration, the premises are a site of special interest.[8]
(6) [9]
(7) [10]
(8) [11]
(9) The provisions of
paragraph (1)(o) relating to the location of water closets for the use of
persons who are not resident guests shall not apply to a previously registered
hotel.
(10) [12]
(11) [13]
(12) [14]
PART 3
GUEST HOUSE REGISTER
5 Registration
of guest houses
(1) No premises shall be
registered in the Guest House Register unless the Minister is satisfied that
the premises meet the requirements set out in Article 6.
(2) If the premises in
respect of which application for registration is made include accommodation
which is to be offered for occupation on a self-catering basis, the provisions
of Article 10 shall also apply.
6 Requirements
for registration as guest house
(1) The requirements
referred to in Article 5(1) are that –
(a) the
premises –
(i) are of solid and
substantial construction and in good repair, and
(ii) subject
to paragraph (2), are part of a single building or a series of buildings
in close proximity to each other;
(b) the
premises are suitably constructed or adapted for the lodging of persons in
private rooms or apartments, and for the provision and service of food and drink
if offered;
(c) the
premises are suitably designed or properly adapted for guest house purposes;
(d) the
sleeping accommodation, excluding any rooms or apartments offered for
occupation exclusively on a self-catering basis, is provided by a maximum of 24
bedrooms;
(e) the
sleeping accommodation is provided by separate bedrooms which can be
individually locked, are so numbered or named as to make them readily
identifiable and are equipped with a wash basin serviced with a constant and
controllable supply of hot and cold running water;
(f)
(g) subject
to paragraph (4), the height of bedrooms, and the dimensions of windows
therein, meet the requirements prescribed for buildings to which the Building Bye-laws (Jersey) 2007 apply;
(h) in
addition to the electrical power points required for the operation of fittings
and appliances provided in bedrooms, there is at least one 13 amp power point
conveniently located for general use;
(i)
(j) where
all resident guests are accommodated in bedrooms with private bathrooms or
shower rooms the premises contain at least one additional suitable toilet
facility conveniently located for use by resident guests;
(k) the
premises contain for every 8 resident guests who are not accommodated in
bedrooms provided with private toilets, at least one suitable toilet facility
conveniently located for use by those resident guests;
(l) subject
to paragraph (6), if persons who are not resident guests are catered for,
the premises contain for their use a sufficient number of suitable toilet
facilities on the ground floor, or on floors where rooms for the use of persons
who are not resident guests are located;
(m) the
premises contain, for resident guests who are not accommodated in bedrooms
provided with private bathrooms or shower rooms –
(i) where the number
of resident guests so accommodated does not exceed 12, at least one separate
bathroom serviced with a constant and controllable supply of hot and cold
running water, and
(ii) for
every additional 12 resident guests so accommodated, at the rate of at least
one bathroom or shower room serviced with a constant and controllable supply of
hot and cold running water,
such bathrooms or shower rooms being conveniently located for use by
those resident guests, with no separate charge being made for the use of the
facilities;
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q) the
public areas of the premises are not used in a manner which deprives resident
guests of the normal facilities and amenities of the premises or unreasonably
reduces the standards of comfort and service which may normally be expected;
(r) the
premises are satisfactorily furnished, equipped, appointed and maintained, and
provide a standard of comfort, quality and service appropriate to the Register;
(s) lighting
and ventilation are satisfactory throughout the premises, with heating
appropriate to seasonal requirements being provided;
(t) decor
is of a satisfactory standard throughout the premises;
(u) windows
are fitted where necessary either with suitable lined curtains or with blinds,
and, in addition, with privacy coverings if a bedroom is overlooked;
(v) the
floor covering in all parts of the premises is suitable for its purpose;
(w) corridors
in the premises are adequately lit to ensure safety;
(x)
(y) precautions
are taken against fire and for the safety of persons in the case of fire, and
notices are posted in every bedroom as to the means of escape, in accordance
with the directions and recommendations of the States Fire Service;
(z) the
premises conform to a satisfactory standard of cleanliness, orderliness, safety
and general condition, with satisfactory arrangements for water supply and
sewage disposal;
(aa) a first aid kit
is readily available on the premises;
(ab) the competent
person or their delegate must be on the premises at night, with details of how
that person may be contacted at night being clearly posted in the entrance hall
of the premises and in every bedroom;
(ac) the staff
employed in the premises is sufficient to maintain a satisfactory service in
all departments and the members of the staff are suitably trained and skilled
in their respective duties;
(ad) the premises
are under the management of a competent person.[15]
(2) The requirement set out
in paragraph (1)(a)(ii) –
(a) shall
not apply to a previously registered guest house if, immediately before the
appointed day, sleeping accommodation was provided in a separate building or
buildings and the amount of accommodation so provided has not increased on or after
the appointed day; or
(b) may
be waived by the Minister in respect of any premises in respect of which
registration is sought if –
(i) part of the
sleeping accommodation on the premises is provided in one or more separate
buildings,
(ii) sub-paragraph (a)
does not operate in respect of the premises, and
(iii) the
Minister is satisfied that the sleeping accommodation provided in the separate
buildings offers standards of accommodation and comfort comparable to those of
the sleeping accommodation provided elsewhere on the premises.[16]
(3) [17]
(4) The provisions of
paragraph (1)(g) –
(a) shall
not apply to a previously registered guest house; and
(b) may
be waived by the Minister in relation to any premises if, at the time of
application for registration, the premises are a site of special interest.[18]
(5) [19]
(6) The provisions of
paragraph (1)(l) relating to the location of toilets for the use of
persons who are not resident guests shall not apply to a previously registered
guest house.[20]
(7) [21]
(8) [22]
PART 4
SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION REGISTER
7 Registration
of self-catering accommodation
No premises shall be registered in the Self-Catering Accommodation
Register unless the Minister is satisfied that the premises meet the
requirements set out in Article 8.
8 Requirements
for registration as self-catering accommodation
(1) The requirements
referred to in Article 7 are that –
(a) the
premises in which the accommodation is provided are –
(i) of solid and
substantial construction and in good repair,
(ii) adequately
sound-proofed, and
(iii) suitably
designed or properly adapted for the lodging of persons in self contained
accommodation which is so numbered as to make it readily identifiable;
(b) the
accommodation is provided with –
(i) facilities for
the storage of dry and refrigerated food,
(ii) facilities
for the preparation and cooking of meals, and
(iii) household
utensils, cutlery, crockery, glassware, linen and other relevant equipment,
sufficient to meet the needs of the maximum number of resident guests for which
the accommodation is to be registered;
(c) the
accommodation is equipped with a suitable toilet facility and a bathroom or
shower room;
(d) the
configuration, design and general standard of the accommodation is satisfactory
having regard to the maximum number of resident guests for which the
accommodation is to be registered;
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k) subject
to paragraph (2), the height of rooms, and the dimensions of windows
therein, meet the requirements prescribed for buildings to which the Building Bye-laws (Jersey) 2007 apply;
(l) the
accommodation is satisfactorily furnished, equipped, appointed and maintained
and provides a standard of comfort and quality appropriate to the Register;
(m) lighting
and ventilation are satisfactory throughout the accommodation, with heating
appropriate to seasonal requirements being provided;
(n)
(o) precautions
are taken against fire and the safety of persons in the case of fire in accordance
with the directions and recommendations of the States Fire Service;
(p) the
accommodation conforms to a satisfactory standard of cleanliness, orderliness,
safety and general condition with satisfactory arrangements for water supply,
sewage disposal and refuse clearance;
(q)
(r) the
staff are sufficient in number, training and skills to provide a level of
service which is adequate to meet the requirements of resident guests;
(s) the
premises are under the management of a competent person and that person or
their delegate can always be contacted by resident guests, with details of how
the person may be contacted at night clearly posted in a prominent place or
made readily available to resident guests.[23]
(2) The provisions of
paragraph (1)(k) may be waived by the Minister in relation to any premises
if, at the time of application for registration, the premises are a site of special interest.[24]
9 Uses
of self-catering accommodation
(1) Without prejudice to
the other provisions of this Order, the following conditions shall apply to the
use of self-catering accommodation in any registered premises –
(a) subject
to paragraph (2), the persons occupying the accommodation shall have
exclusive use of the whole of that accommodation;
(b) the
accommodation shall not be occupied by a greater number of persons than that
for which it is registered.
(2) The Minister may, if
satisfied that special circumstances exist, relax the requirements of paragraph (1)(a),
either generally or in relation to any particular case, and subject to such
conditions, if any, as the Minister sees fit to impose.
(3) A registered proprietor
who causes or permits self-catering accommodation to be used in contravention
of the provisions of paragraph (1), or who fails to comply with any condition
imposed by the Minister pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be guilty of an
offence and liable to a fine of level 2 on the standard scale.[25]
10 Self-catering
accommodation forming part of other premises
(1) This Article applies to
accommodation included in an application for registration in the Hotel
Register, Guest House Register or Holiday Camp Register which is to be offered
for occupation on a self-catering basis.
(2) Accommodation to which
this Article applies shall not be registered as part of an hotel, guest house
or holiday camp, as the case may be, unless the conditions specified in
paragraph (3) are satisfied.
(3) The conditions referred
to in paragraph (2) are that –
(a) subject
to paragraph (4), the accommodation forms part of, is situated in the
grounds attached to, or is in close proximity to, the premises in respect of
which application for registration is made;
(b) the
general standard of construction of the building or buildings containing the
accommodation is not lower than that of the premises as a whole;
(c) the
accommodation meets the requirements set out in Article 8(1) for the
registration of accommodation in the Self-Catering Accommodation Register.[26]
(4) The Minister may, if
satisfied that special circumstances exist, relax the requirements of paragraph (3)(a)
in relation to self-catering accommodation which is included in an application
for registration by a previously registered hotel.
(5) Accommodation to which
this Article applies is subject to the provisions of Article 9.
11 [27]
PART 5
HOSTEL REGISTER[28]
12 Registration
of hostels[29]
No premises shall be registered in the Hostel Register unless the
Minister is satisfied that the premises meet the requirements set out in
Article 13.
13 Requirements
for registration as hostel[30]
The requirements referred to in Article 12 are
that –
(a) the
premises are constructed or adapted for overnight shelter;
(b) the
sleeping accommodation is provided by separate bedrooms or dormitories,
adequately ventilated, of reasonable size and with sufficient external window
lighting;
(c) the
premises contain suitable washing and toilet facilities reasonably adequate to
the number of resident guests that can be accommodated on the premises;
(d) if
persons of different sexes are to be lodged on the premises, separate sleeping
accommodation, suitable toilet facilities and bathrooms or shower rooms are
provided for persons of each sex;
(da) a person making a
booking must be informed at the time of booking whether the sleeping
accommodation being reserved is for the sole use of resident guests who are
part of that booking, or if shared with other resident guests, whether it could
include persons of any sex;
(e) the
premises contain at least one common room, suitably furnished and large enough
to serve as a dining and recreation room for all resident guests that can be
accommodated on the premises;
(f) the
premises generally conform to reasonable standards of cleanliness, orderliness,
ventilation, safety and general condition;
(g) precautions
are taken against fire and for the safety of persons in the case of fire in
accordance with the directions and recommendations of the States Fire Service;
(h)
(i) the premises are under the management of a competent person and
that person or their delegate resides on the premises whenever open to resident
guests;
(j) the
competent person or their delegate can always be contacted by resident guests,
with details of how they may be contacted at night clearly posted in a
prominent place or made readily available to resident guests.
PART 6
HOLIDAY CAMP REGISTER
14 Registration
of holiday camps
(1) No premises shall be
registered in the Holiday Camp Register unless the Minister is satisfied that
the premises meet the requirements set out in Article 15.
(2) If the premises in
respect of which application for registration is made include accommodation
which is to be offered for occupation on a self-catering basis, the provisions
of Article 10 shall also apply.
15 Requirements
for registration as holiday camp[31]
The requirements referred to in Article 14 are
that –
(a) the
premises are in good repair;
(b) the
premises are constructed or adapted for the lodging of persons and for the
provision and service, at reasonable hours, of meals and refreshments;
(c) the
sleeping accommodation is provided by separate bedrooms or chalets placed in
reasonable proximity to each other to form a compact unit or set of units, so
numbered as to make them readily identifiable, adequately ventilated, and of
reasonable size;
(d) the
height of rooms, and the dimensions of windows therein, meet the requirements
prescribed for buildings to which the Building Bye-laws (Jersey) 2007 apply;
(e) the
premises contain suitable toilet facilities reasonably adequate to the number
of persons that can be lodged thereon;
(f) the
premises contain at least one bathroom or shower room for every 20
resident guests that can be accommodated thereon, and one wash basin for every
5 such persons;
(g) the
premises contain adequate and varied facilities for outdoor and indoor
recreation;
(h) the
premises include at least one permanent structure suitable to be used for meals
and indoor recreation, such structure being adequate for the efficient service
of meals at one sitting to at least one half of the number of resident guests
that can be accommodated on the premises;
(i) the
premises contain kitchen and larder space and culinary facilities adequate to
the number of resident guests that can be accommodated thereon;
(j) the
premises are adequately furnished, equipped, appointed and ventilated;
(k) the
accommodation conforms to a satisfactory standard of cleanliness, safety,
orderliness and general condition with satisfactory arrangements for water
supply and sewage disposal;
(l) the
staff employed on the premises is sufficient to maintain a satisfactory service
in all departments and the members of the staff are reasonably trained and
skilled in their respective duties;
(m) a first aid
kit is readily available on the premises;
(n) precautions
are taken against fire and for the safety of persons in the case of fire, in
accordance with the directions and recommendations of the States Fire Service;
(o) the
premises are under the management of a competent person and that person or
their delegate can always be contacted by resident guests, with details of how
the person may be contacted at night clearly posted in a prominent place or
made readily available to resident guests.
PART 7
CAMP SITE REGISTER
16 Registration
of camp sites
No premises shall be registered in the Camp Site Register unless the
Minister is satisfied that the premises meet the requirements set out in
Article 17.
17 Requirements
for registration as camp site
(1) The
requirements referred to in Article 16 are that –
(a)
(b) the
premises generally conform to reasonable standards of cleanliness, orderliness,
safety and general condition with satisfactory arrangements for water supply,
sewage and refuse disposal, vehicular access and the parking of vehicles;
(c) all
buildings on the premises are of reasonable size, of suitable construction for
their intended purpose, adequately ventilated, with sufficient external window
lighting and in good repair;
(d) adequate
space is provided and maintained between accommodation units and kept free of
obstruction;
(e) precautions
are taken against fire and for the safety of persons in the case of fire, in
accordance with the directions and recommendations of the States Fire Service;
(f) a
first aid kit is readily available on the premises;
(g) vehicular
access is provided to all parts of the premises designated for the erection or
stationing of accommodation units;
(h) the
premises contain washing facilities including bathrooms or shower rooms, wash
basins, toilets, laundering and facilities for the washing of cooking and
eating utensils, reasonably adequate for the number of persons accommodated on
the premises and that such facilities are maintained in clean and efficient
working order;
(i) an
adequate number of staff is employed to ensure the efficient operation of the
business;
(j) the
premises are under the management of a competent person and that person or
their delegate can always be contacted by resident guests, with details of how
the person may be contacted at night clearly posted in a prominent place or
made readily available to resident guests.[32]
(2) In this
Article –
“accommodation unit”
includes a caravan, tent or similar structure;
“caravan” has the
meaning given in Article 98 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002.[33]
PART 8
MISCELLANEOUS AND FINAL PROVISIONS
18 Additional
charges
(1) Subject to paragraph (2),
any additional charges which a resident guest will be required to pay in
consequence of the guest’s occupation of accommodation on registered
premises shall be fully and accurately described when an offer of accommodation
is made.
(2) The provisions of
paragraph (1) shall not apply to charges for the use of special facilities
or services which are available on registered premises and which are offered to
resident guests on an optional basis.
19 Exemption
from registration
Nothing in Article 5 of the Law shall require the registration
of –
(a) any
educational establishment;
(b) any
premises in which lodging for reward at any one time is provided for 5 persons
or less.
20 Applications
(1) Every application for
the registration or renewal of registration of any premises under Article 9
of the Law shall be accompanied by a fee of £2.
(2) Every such application
shall be signed by the proprietor of the premises or, if made on behalf of a
limited liability company or partnership, by the secretary, manager or other
duly authorized officer of the company or a partner of the partnership as the
case may be.
21 Registration
fee[34]
(1) Subject to paragraph (2),
the fee payable on the registration or the renewal of the registration of any
premises shall be calculated in accordance with the scale set out in Schedule 1.
(2) The fee payable on the
registration or the renewal of the registration of any premises which only
provide short-term accommodation shall be calculated in accordance with the
scale set out in Schedule 1, divided by 365 days and multiplied by
the total number of nights of short-term accommodation to be provided.
(3) The expression “short-term
accommodation” means accommodation provided for a period of occupation of
between one, but not more than 7 consecutive nights in the year to which
the registration certificate relates.
22 Fee
for replacement of registration certificate
The fee on the issue of a registration certificate in place of a
certificate which has been accidentally lost, destroyed or defaced shall be
£5.
23 Devolution
of registered premises
Every application by the persons charged with the administration of
the estate of the deceased registered proprietor of any registered premises for
the registration of himself or herself as the registered proprietor
thereof –
(a) shall
be in the form set out in Schedule 2;
(b) shall
contain the relevant particulars required thereby; and
(c) shall
be signed by that person.
24 Transfer
of registered premises
Every application by a person to whom the business conducted on any
registered premises has been transferred for the registration of himself or
herself as the registered proprietor thereof –
(a) shall
be in the form set out in Schedule 3;
(b) shall
contain the relevant particulars required thereby;
(c) shall
be signed by that person or, if made on behalf of a limited liability company
or partnership, by the secretary, manager or other authorized officer of the
company or a partner of the partnership, as the case may be; and
(d) shall
be accompanied by a fee of £15.
25 [35]
26 Structural
alterations and change of use
(1) Subject to paragraph (2),
no structural alterations to, or any change in the use of, any registered
premises which would affect the general character of the premises or the
accommodation or services provided therein shall be made without the prior
approval of the Minister and any such approval may be given unconditionally or
subject to such conditions as the Minister may consider appropriate.
(2) The Minister shall not
approve an application under paragraph (1) to make structural alterations
to registered premises, or any part thereof, in respect of which a dispensation
from, or relaxation of, any of the provisions of this Order applies unless the
Minister is satisfied that, on completion of the structural alterations, it
will no longer be necessary for such dispensation or relaxation to apply.
(3) Nothing in this Article
shall relieve a registered proprietor from any obligation to obtain any
authorization, consent or permission under any other enactment affecting the
structure or use of the registered premises.
27 Existing
standards
Nothing in this Order shall operate so as to reduce the standards
applicable to any premises registered under the existing Order immediately
before the appointed day.
28 Citation
This Order may be cited as the Tourism (General Provisions) (Jersey)
Order 1990.