There was already regulation on public drinking spaces in the 17th and 18th centuries,[citation needed] and the income earned from licences was beneficial to the crown. Tavern owners were required to possess a licence to sell ale, and a separate licence for distilled spirits. COUNT 3
QSN1 In addition to a license to sell spirits, what did tavern owners require a license to sell? ANS1 ale QSN2 In what century did public drinking regulations first exist in England? ANS2 17th QSN3 What party received income from the sale of public drinking house licenses? ANS3 the crown