Section 106

A local authority on receiving from the occupier of, or a person proposing to occupy, any premises an* application for the grant of a licence authorising him to keep those premises for the purposes of an offensive trade or business may grant to him a licence in respect of those premises:

Provided that no such licence shall be granted until the Health Officer has inspected the premises named in the application and has reported to the local authority that they are suitable to be so licensed.

Mandatory grounds for refusal of licence.