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(1) A person does not commit an offence under section 37 if he uses premises to do anything in accordance with an authorisation under section 93(3). (2) The Secretary of State may make regulations disapplying subsection (1) to specified classes of premises.
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if in the course of a business he manufactures, supplies, installs or adapts gambling software unless he acts in accordance with an operating licence. (2) In this Act “gambling software”— (a) means computer software for use in connection with remote gambling, but (b) does not include anything for use solely in connection with a gaming machine. (3) A person does not supply or install gambling software for the purposes of subsection (1) by reason only of the facts that— (a) he makes facilities for remote communication or non-remote communication available to another person, and (b) the facilities are used by the other person to supply or install gambling software. (4) A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to— (a) imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks, (b) a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or (c) both. (5) In the application of subsection (4) to Scotland the reference to 51 weeks shall have effect as a reference to six months.
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if he— (a) cheats at gambling, or (b) does anything for the purpose of enabling or assisting another person to cheat at gambling. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) it is immaterial whether a person who cheats— (a) improves his chances of winning anything, or (b) wins anything. (3) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) cheating at gambling may, in particular, consist of actual or attempted deception or interference in connection with— (a) the process by which gambling is conducted, or (b) a real or virtual game, race or other event or process to which gambling relates. (4) A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable— (a) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, to a fine or to both, or (b) on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in a magistrates’ court, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both. (5) In the application of subsection (4) to Scotland the reference to the general limit in a magistrates’ court shall have effect as a reference to six months. (6) Section 17 of the Gaming Act 1845 (c. 109) (winning by cheating) shall cease to have effect.
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if he— (a) invites another to join a chain-gift scheme, or (b) knowingly participates in the promotion, administration or management of a chain-gift scheme. (2) An arrangement is a “chain-gift” scheme if— (a) in order to participate in the arrangement a person must make a payment to one or more other participants (a “joining fee”), and (b) each person who participates in the arrangement— (i) is required or invited to invite others to participate, and (ii) is encouraged to believe that he will receive the joining fees, or part of the joining fees, of other participants, to an amount in excess of the joining fee paid by him. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2)— (a) “payment” means a payment of money or money's worth, but does not include the provision of goods or services, and (b) it is immaterial whether a payment is made directly or through a person responsible for managing or administering the scheme. (4) A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to— (a) imprisonment for a period not exceeding 51 weeks, (b) a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or (c) both. (5) In the application of subsection (4) to Scotland or Northern Ireland the reference to 51 weeks shall have effect as a reference to six months.
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if he does anything in Great Britain, or uses remote gambling equipment situated in Great Britain, for the purpose of inviting or enabling a person in a prohibited territory to participate in remote gambling. (2) In subsection (1) “prohibited territory” means a country or place designated for the purpose of this section by order made by the Secretary of State. (3) An order under subsection (2) shall prescribe the mode of trial and maximum penalty for an offence under subsection (1).
Propose a change(1) In this Act “child” means an individual who is less than 16 years old. (2) In this Act “young person” means an individual who is not a child but who is less than 18 years old.
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if he invites, causes or permits a child or young person to gamble. (2) But subsection (1) does not apply in relation to— (a) participation in private or non-commercial gaming, (b) participation in private or non-commercial betting, (c) participation in a lottery, (d) participation in football pools, (e) the use of a Category D gaming machine, (f) participation in equal chance gaming in accordance with a prize gaming permit, (g) participation in equal chance gaming at a licensed family entertainment centre, (h) participation in prize gaming at a non-licensed family entertainment centre, or (i) participation in prize gaming at a travelling fair in accordance with section 292. (3) In subsection (1) a reference to inviting a child or young person to gamble includes, in particular, a reference to intentionally— (a) sending to a child or young person any document which advertises gambling, or (b) bringing to the attention of a child or young person information about gambling with a view to encouraging the child or young person to gamble. (4) If a document which is sent to a child or young person and which advertises gambling gives the name or contact details of a person to whom payment may be made or from whom information may be obtained, that person shall be treated as having committed the offence under subsection (1) unless he proves that the document was sent— (a) without his consent, and (b) without his authority. (5) If information about gambling is brought to the attention of a child or young person and includes the name or contact details of a person to whom payment may be made or from whom information may be obtained, that person (“the advertiser”) shall be treated as having committed the offence under subsection (1) unless he proves that the information was brought to the attention of the child or young person— (a) without the advertiser's consent or authority, or (b) as an incident of the information being brought to the attention of adults and without a view to encouraging the child or young person to gamble. (6) In subsections (4) and (5) “contact details” means— (a) an address or other location, (b) a telephone number, (c) an internet site, or (d) an email address.
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if he invites or permits a child or young person to enter premises if— (a) a casino premises licence has effect in respect of the premises, and (b) the premises are being used in reliance on that licence when the child or young person is invited or permitted to enter. (2) But subsection (1) does not apply where— (a) a child or young person is permitted to enter a part of premises which are being used for a regional casino, and (b) that part is not being used for the provision of facilities for gambling when the child or young person is permitted to enter. (3) The Secretary of State may for the purposes of subsection (2) by regulations make provision for— (a) distinguishing between one part of premises and another; (b) determining when use is being made of a part of premises. (4) A person commits an offence if he invites or permits a child or young person to enter premises other than a track if— (a) a betting premises licence has effect in respect of the premises, and (b) the premises are being used in reliance on that licence when the child or young person is invited or permitted to enter. (5) A person commits an offence if he invites or permits a child or young person to enter premises if— (a) an adult gaming centre premises licence has effect in respect of the premises, and (b) the premises are being used in reliance on that licence when the child or young person is invited or permitted to enter. (6) A person commits an offence if he invites or permits a child or young person to enter an area from which children and young persons are required to be excluded by virtue of section 182. (7) A person commits an offence if he invites or permits a child or young person to enter part of premises if— (a) the premises are a licensed family entertainment centre, (b) a person entering that part of the premises has access to a Category C gaming machine, and (c) at the time when the child or young person is permitted or invited to enter, a Category C gaming machine is being used or is available for use.
Propose a change(1) A young person commits an offence if he gambles. (2) But subsection (1) does not apply to— (a) participation in private or non-commercial gaming, (b) participation in private or non-commercial betting, (c) participation in a lottery, (d) participation in football pools, (e) the use of a Category D gaming machine, (f) participation in equal chance gaming in accordance with a prize gaming permit, (g) participation in equal chance gaming at a licensed family entertainment centre, (h) participation in prize gaming at a non-licensed family entertainment centre, or (i) participation in prize gaming at a travelling fair in accordance with section 292.
Propose a changeA young person commits an offence if he enters premises in circumstances where a person would commit an offence under section 47 if he invited or permitted the young person to enter.
Propose a change(1) A young person commits an offence if he provides facilities for gambling. (2) But subsection (1) does not apply to the provision of facilities in connection with— (a) private or non-commercial gaming, (b) private or non-commercial betting, (c) a lottery, (d) football pools, or (e) prize gaming at a travelling fair in accordance with section 292.
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if he employs a child or young person to provide facilities for gambling. (2) But subsection (1) does not apply to the provision of facilities in connection with— (a) private or non-commercial gaming, (b) private or non-commercial betting, (c) a lottery, (d) football pools, or (e) prize gaming at a travelling fair in accordance with section 292.
Propose a changeA person commits an offence if he employs a child to provide facilities for gambling in connection with— (a) a lottery (other than a lottery which forms part of the National Lottery), or (b) football pools.
Propose a changeA person commits an offence if he employs a child to perform any function on premises where, and at a time when— (a) facilities are provided for the playing of bingo, or (b) facilities for gambling are provided in accordance with a club gaming permit or a club machine permit.
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if— (a) he employs a child or young person to perform any function on premises where a Category A, B, C or D gaming machine is situated, and (b) the child or young person is or may be required in the course of his employment to perform a function in connection with the gaming machine. (2) A young person commits an offence if he is employed in contravention of subsection (1).
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if he employs a child or young person to perform any function on premises in respect of which any of the following have effect— (a) a casino premises licence, (b) a betting premises licence, and (c) an adult gaming centre premises licence. (2) But subsection (1) does not apply— (a) to employment at a time when no activity is being carried on in reliance on the premises licence, or (b) to employment on a part of premises which are being used for a regional casino at a time when that part is not being used for the provision of facilities for gambling. (3) The Secretary of State may for the purposes of subsection (2) by regulations make provision for— (a) distinguishing between one part of premises and another; (b) determining when use is being made of a part of premises. (4) A young person commits an offence if he is employed in contravention of subsection (1).
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if he invites, causes or permits a child to participate in a lottery other than— (a) an incidental ... lottery that is exempt for the purposes of section 258 by virtue of Part 1 of Schedule 11, (b) a private lottery (whether a private society lottery, a work lottery or a residents' lottery) that is exempt for the purposes of section 258 by virtue of Part 2 of Schedule 11, or (c) a lottery which forms part of the National Lottery. (2) Subsections (3) to (6) of section 46 shall have effect in relation to subsection (1) of this section as they have effect in relation to subsection (1) of that section; and for that purpose— (a) references to a child or young person shall be treated as references only to a child, and (b) references to gambling shall be treated as references to participation in a lottery.
Propose a change(1) A person commits an offence if he invites, causes or permits a child to participate in football pools. (2) Subsections (3) to (6) of section 46 shall have effect in relation to subsection (1) of this section as they have effect in relation to subsection (1) of that section; and for that purpose— (a) references to a child or young person shall be treated as references only to a child, and (b) references to gambling shall be treated as references to participation in football pools.
Propose a changeA person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse he fails to comply with a condition attached to an operating licence by virtue of section 83.
Propose a change(1) The Secretary of State may by order create an offence of inviting, causing or permitting a child or young person below a specified age to use a Category D gaming machine. (2) An order under subsection (1) may, in particular— (a) apply (with modifications) or include provision similar to section 46(3) to (6); (b) make consequential amendments of this Act. (3) Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall consult— (a) the Commission, (b) one or more persons who appear to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of persons carrying on gambling businesses, and (c) one or more persons who appear to the Secretary of State to have knowledge about social problems relating to gambling. (4) An order under subsection (1) may apply to a class of Category D gaming machine determined by reference to— (a) the nature of the facilities for gambling which are made available on the machine, (b) the nature or value of a prize offered by the machine, (c) the manner in which the machine operates, or (d) any other matter.
Propose a change(1) For the purposes of this Part— (a) a temporary use notice in respect of the use of premises to carry on an activity shall be treated as if it were a premises licence authorising that activity, and (b) an occasional use notice in respect of premises shall be treated as if it were a betting premises licence. (2) Sections 47(6) and 182 shall apply in relation to a notice treated as a premises licence by virtue of subsection (1) above.
Propose a change(1) In this Part a reference to employing a person includes a reference to— (a) employing or engaging the person whether or not under a contract of employment, and (b) causing or permitting the person to be employed or engaged. (2) Where a person commits an offence under this Part by employing a person or by being employed, he shall be treated as committing the offence on each day during any part of which the employment continues.
Propose a change(1) A person guilty of an offence under this Part shall be liable on summary conviction to— (a) imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks, (b) a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or (c) both. (2) But in relation to an offence committed by a young person subsection (1) shall have effect as if— (a) paragraphs (a) and (c) were omitted, and (b) in paragraph (b) the reference to level 5 were a reference to level 3. (3) In the application of subsection (1) to Scotland the reference to 51 weeks shall have effect as a reference to six months.
Propose a change(1) Where a person is charged with an offence under this Part of doing anything in relation to an individual who is a child it is a defence for the person charged to prove that— (a) he took all reasonable steps to determine the individual's age, and (b) he reasonably believed that the individual was not a child. (2) Where a person is charged with an offence under this Part of doing anything in relation to an individual who is a young person it is a defence for the person charged to prove that— (a) he took all reasonable steps to determine the individual's age, and (b) he reasonably believed that the individual was not a young person.
Propose a change(1) Nothing in this Part renders unlawful— (a) anything done, in the performance of his functions, by a constable, an enforcement officer or an authorised person, or (b) anything done by a child or young person at the request of a constable, enforcement officer or authorised person acting in the performance of his functions. (2) Subsection (1) applies to an order under section 59 as to the provisions of this Part.
Propose a change(1) The Commission may issue operating licences in accordance with the provisions of this Part. (2) An operating licence is a licence which states that it authorises the licensee— (a) to operate a casino (a “casino operating licence”), (b) to provide facilities for playing bingo (a “bingo operating licence”), (c) to provide facilities for betting other than pool betting (a “general betting operating licence”), (d) to provide facilities for pool betting (a “pool betting operating licence”), (e) to act as a betting intermediary (a “betting intermediary operating licence”), (f) to make gaming machines available for use in an adult gaming centre (a “gaming machine general operating licence” for an adult gaming centre), (g) to make gaming machines available for use in a family entertainment centre (a “gaming machine general operating licence” for a family entertainment centre), (h) to manufacture, supply, install, adapt, maintain or repair a gaming machine, or a part of a gaming machine (a “gaming machine technical operating licence”), (i) to manufacture, supply, install or adapt gambling software (a “gambling software operating licence”), or (j) to promote a lottery (a “lottery operating licence”). (3) The issue of an operating licence does not affect the application of section 37. (4) The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (2) so as to— (a) add a kind of operating licence, (b) remove a kind of operating licence, or (c) vary a kind of operating licence. (5) An order under subsection (4) may, in particular, make consequential amendment of this Part (or a provision of this Act or another enactment that relates to this Part).
Propose a change(1) An operating licence must specify— (a) the person to whom it is issued, (b) the period during which it is to have effect, and (c) any condition attached by the Commission under section 75 or 77. (2) The Secretary of State may by regulations require the Commission to ensure that an operating licence— (a) is issued in such form as the regulations may specify, and (b) contains, in addition to the matters specified in subsection (1), such information as the regulations may specify (which may, in particular, include information about conditions attached to the licence by virtue of section 78).
Propose a change(1) An operating licence is a “remote operating licence” if it authorises activity to be carried on— (a) in respect of remote gambling, or (b) by means of remote communication. (2) A remote operating licence may not also authorise activity which is neither— (a) in respect of remote gambling, nor (b) carried on by means of remote communication. (3) An operating licence must state whether it is a remote operating licence or not. (4) The power of the Commission to issue a remote operating licence to the holder of a licence suspended or revoked pursuant to a direction given under Schedule 27 to the Finance Act 2014 is subject to paragraph 7 of that Schedule (requirement for HMRC's consent).
Propose a change(1) An operating licence may be a licence of more than one of the kinds described in section 65(2). (2) Subsection (1) is subject to the following provisions of this section. (3) A casino operating licence authorises the holder, by virtue of this subsection, to provide facilities— (a) for betting on the outcome of a virtual game, race, competition or other event or process, subject to any exclusion or restriction provided for by way of condition under section 75 or 77; (b) for any game of chance other than bingo (and this paragraph does not prevent the combination of a casino operating licence and a bingo operating licence in reliance on subsection (1)). (4) A general betting operating licence authorises the holder, by virtue of this subsection, to provide facilities for betting on the outcome of a virtual race, competition or other event or process other than a game of chance, subject to any exclusion or restriction provided for by way of condition under section 75 or 77. (5) The following kinds of operating licence authorise the holder, by virtue of this subsection, to make one or more gaming machines within Categories A to D available for use (in addition to authorising the activities specified in accordance with section 65(2))— (a) a non-remote casino operating licence, (b) a non-remote bingo operating licence, (c) a non-remote general betting operating licence, and (d) a non-remote pool betting operating licence. (6) No other kind of operating licence (other than a gaming machine general operating licence) may authorise the holder to make a gaming machine available for use.
Propose a change(1) A person may apply to the Gambling Commission for an operating licence to be issued authorising him to provide facilities for gambling. (2) An application must— (a) specify the activities to be authorised by the licence, (b) specify an address in the United Kingdom at which a document issued under this Act may be served on the applicant, (c) be made in such form and manner as the Commission may direct, (d) state whether the applicant has been convicted of a relevant offence, (e) state whether the applicant has been convicted of any other offence, (f) contain or be accompanied by such other information or documents as the Commission may direct, and (g) be accompanied by the prescribed fee. (3) An application may not be made by— (a) a child or young person, or (b) a group that includes a child or young person. (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations— (a) require an applicant for an operating licence to notify specified persons within a specified period (which may be wholly or partly before the application is made), and (b) provide for the consequences of failure to comply with a requirement under paragraph (a) (which may, in particular, include provision for an application to be disregarded or for a licence to lapse). (5) In subsection (2)(g) “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State; and the regulations may, in particular, make different provision for— (a) applications for the authorisation of different classes of activity, or (b) different circumstances.
Propose a change(1) In considering an application under section 69 the Commission— (a) shall have regard to the licensing objectives, (b) shall form and have regard to an opinion of the applicant's suitability to carry on the licensed activities, (c) shall consider the suitability of any gaming machine to be used in connection with the licensed activities, and (d) may consider the suitability of any other equipment to be used in connection with the licensed activities (by reference, in particular, to any relevant provision of standards established under section 89). (2) For the purpose of subsection (1)(b) the Commission may, in particular, have regard to— (a) the integrity of the applicant or of a person relevant to the application; (b) the competence of the applicant or of a person relevant to the application to carry on the licensed activities in a manner consistent with pursuit of the licensing objectives; (c) the financial and other circumstances of the applicant or of a person relevant to the application (and, in particular, the resources likely to be available for the purpose of carrying on the licensed activities). (3) In considering an application for a non-remote casino operating licence the Commission shall have regard, in addition to the matters specified in subsection (1), to the applicant's commitment to— (a) protecting vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling, and (b) making assistance available to persons who are or may be affected by problems related to gambling. (4) The statement maintained by the Commission under section 23 must specify the principles to be applied by the Commission in considering applications under section 69. (5) The statement must, in particular, specify the kind of evidence to which the Commission will have regard when assessing integrity, competence and financial or other circumstances; and that evidence may include— (a) interviews conducted by or on behalf of the Commission; (b) references provided to the Commission at the request of the applicant; (c) information or opinions provided to the Commission (whether or not on request) by other persons; (d) information sought by the Commission as to solvency in general and financial reserves in particular; (e) the completion of training (whether provided in accordance with arrangements made by the Commission or otherwise); (f) the possession of qualifications (whether awarded in accordance with arrangements made by the Commission or otherwise). (6) The statement must also, in particular, specify the kind of evidence to which the Commission will have regard in considering the suitability of a gaming machine or of other equipment; and that evidence may include— (a) the result of a test carried out by a person at the request of the Commission; (b) the opinion of any person. (7) The statement may specify a class of applicant or other person in relation to whom the Commission will or may assume integrity for the purpose of subsection (2)(a). (8) The statement may specify a class of gaming machine or other equipment in relation to which the Commission will or may assume suitability; and— (a) a class may, in particular, be defined by reference to standards under section 89 or 96 or by reference to regulations under Part 10, and (b) subsection (1)(c) and (d) shall not apply to the consideration of an application in so far as it specifies that a gaming machine or other equipment falling within a class specified under this subsection is to be used in connection with the licensed activities. (9) For the purposes of this section— (a) in relation to an application, a reference to the licensed activities is a reference to the activities which will be the licensed activities if the application is granted, and (b) a person is relevant to an application if, in particular, he is likely to exercise a function in connection with, or to have an interest in, the licensed activities. (10) For the purposes of this section “equipment” includes— (a) a computer, (b) a device for the playing of a casino game, and (c) any other piece of equipment; (but a gaming machine is not equipment for the purposes of this section).
Propose a change(1) The Commission may refuse an application under section 69 if the applicant or a person relevant to the application has a conviction for a relevant offence. (2) This section does not prejudice the generality of section 70. (3) The reference in subsection (1) to a person who is relevant to an application shall be construed in accordance with section 70(9)(b).
Propose a changeIn determining whether to grant an operating licence the Commission may not have regard to— (a) the area in Great Britain within which it is proposed to provide facilities, or (b) the expected demand for facilities which it is proposed to provide.
Propose a change(1) For the purpose of considering an application under section 69 the Commission may— (a) require the applicant to provide information; (b) consult, and have regard to information provided by or an opinion stated by, any person. (2) In subsection (1) “information” and “opinion” mean information or an opinion about— (a) the applicant, (b) a person relevant to the application, or (c) the licensed activities. (3) In particular, the Commission may require the production of a criminal records document relating to— (a) the applicant, or (b) a person relevant to the application or the production of up-date information ... in relation to a document mentioned in subsection (3A)(a)(i). (3A) In subsection (3)— (a) “criminal records document” means— (i) an enhanced criminal record certificate under section 113B of the Police Act 1997; (ii) a Level 2 disclosure under section 11 of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020; (b) “up-date information” has the meaning given by section 116A of the Police Act 1997. (4) The statement maintained by the Commission under section 23 must, in particular, specify the Commission's practice in relation to— (a) the delegation of functions in relation to applications, (b) the holding of oral hearings of applications, and (c) evidence required or accepted in connection with applications. (5) The Commission may disregard an irregularity or deficiency in or in relation to an application, other than a failure to pay the fee required by section 69(2)(g). (6) For the purposes of this section a reference to the licensed activities or to a person relevant to an application shall be construed in accordance with section 70(9).
Propose a change(1) On considering an application under section 69 the Commission shall— (a) grant it, (b) reject it, or (c) grant it in respect of one or more of the activities specified in accordance with section 69(2)(a) and reject it in respect of the others. (2) Where the Commission grants an application in whole or in part it shall as soon as is reasonably practicable— (a) notify the applicant of the grant, and (b) issue an operating licence to the applicant. (3) Where the Commission rejects an application in whole or in part it shall as soon as is reasonably practicable notify the applicant of— (a) the rejection, and (b) the reasons for it.
Propose a change(1) The Commission may specify conditions to be attached to— (a) each operating licence, or (b) each operating licence falling within a specified class. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b) a class may be defined wholly or partly by reference to— (a) the nature of the licensed activities; (b) the circumstances in which the licensed activities are carried on; (c) the nature or circumstances of the licensee or of another person involved or likely to be involved in the conduct of the licensed activities. (3) Where the Commission issues an operating licence it shall attach to the licence any condition specified under subsection (1) as a condition to be attached to operating licences of a class within which the licence falls.
Propose a change(1) The Commission may amend or revoke a condition specified under section 75; and a reference in this section to the specification of a condition includes a reference to the amendment or revocation of a condition. (2) Before specifying a condition the Commission shall consult— (a) one or more persons who in the Commission's opinion represent the interests of operating licensees who may be affected by the condition, and (b) such of the persons specified in section 23(5) as the Commission thinks appropriate (if any). (3) The Commission shall publish any specification as soon as is reasonably practicable. (4) Where the Commission proposes to specify a condition— (a) at least three months before making the specification the Commission shall give notice of it to the holder of each licence which— (i) has effect at that time, and (ii) is within a class affected by the specification, (b) if the Commission issues, after that time but before the specification is made, an operating licence of a class affected by the specification, the Commission shall give the licensee notice of the proposed specification, and (c) on the making of the specification an existing licence shall by virtue of this paragraph be subject to the condition specified. (5) If the Commission thinks it necessary by reason of urgency to make a specification without giving the notice required by subsection (4)(a)— (a) the Commission shall give as much notice as it thinks possible in the circumstances to the persons mentioned in that provision, (b) subsection (4)(b) shall have effect after the time when notice is given under paragraph (a) above, and (c) subsection (4)(c) shall have effect. (6) Subsection (4)(c), in its application to the amendment or revocation of a condition (by virtue of subsection (1)), shall be treated as— (a) making existing licences subject to the condition as amended, or (b) relieving existing licences from the condition revoked.
Propose a changeWhere the Commission issues an operating licence it may attach a condition to the licence.
Propose a change(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for a specified condition to be attached to operating licences falling within a specified description. (2) Transitional provision of regulations under this section (made by virtue of section 355(1)(c)) may, in particular, apply a condition (with or without modification) to licences issued before the regulations are made (or come into force).
Propose a change(1) Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by sections 75, 77 and 78, a condition attached under any of those sections may, in particular, do any of the things specified in this section. (2) A condition may have the effect of restricting the activities that may be carried on in reliance on the licence by reference to— (a) the nature of the activities, (b) the circumstances in which they are carried on, or (c) their extent. (3) A condition may make provision wholly or partly by reference to— (a) the nature of the licensed activities; (b) the circumstances in which the licensed activities are carried on; (c) the nature or circumstances of the licensee or of another person involved or likely to be involved in the conduct of the licensed activities. (4) In regulating the licensed activities a condition may make provision about— (a) the facilities that may or must be provided in connection with the licensed activities; (b) the manner in which facilities are provided; (c) the number of persons that may or must be employed in the provision of facilities; (d) the financial resources available for particular purposes to the person providing facilities; (e) any other matter. (5) A condition may relate to the financial circumstances of the licensee or of another person involved or likely to be involved in the conduct of the licensed activities; in particular, a condition may make provision about the maintenance of reserves in respect of potential liabilities. (6) A condition of a remote operating licence may restrict the methods of communication that may be used in the course of the licensed activities. (7) A condition may make provision about how facilities for gambling are advertised or described. (8) A condition may make provision about the provision of assistance to persons who are or may be affected by problems related to gambling. (9) A condition may make provision about— (a) establishing the identity of users of facilities; (b) recording the identity of users of facilities; (c) restricting facilities to persons registered in respect of the facilities in advance.
Propose a change