s 7 Licensing of managers
7.—(1) No person shall keep or manage any premises for the purposes of a hotel unless he is the holder of a valid licence granted in respect of the premises in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (2) Such licences may be granted by the Board on payment of the prescribed fees. (3) Licences shall be subject to —(a) such conditions as may be prescribed; and (b) such further conditions, if any, as may in each case be imposed by the Board. (4) Any condition imposed under subsection (3)(b) shall be set out in the licence. (5) Every licence shall be —(a) in the form prescribed; and (b) granted on or after 1 January in every year and shall expire on 31 December next following the date of grant. (6) No licence shall be granted by the Board unless the person applying satisfies the Board that —(a) the premises in respect of which the application is made will not be conducted as a disorderly house; and (b) he is of good character and a fit and proper person to keep and manage a hotel. (7) The Board may, in its discretion, refuse to grant or renew a licence without assigning any reason therefor.