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Part 5 E+W+SOperating Licences
C3Pt. 5 modified by SI 2006/3272 art. 8(4)-(9) (as inserted (16.8.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2169), arts. 1(1), 5)
C4S. 66(1) applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
C5S. 67 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
C6S. 67(2)(3) excluded (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 69(5)
IssueE+W+S
69ApplicationE+W+S
(1)A person may apply to the Gambling Commission for an operating licence to be issued authorising him to provide facilities for gambling.
(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.
(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
C7S. 69 modified (24.4.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions etc) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1059), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 56
C8S. 69(2)(3) applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I10S. 69 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I11S. 69 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
70Consideration of application: general principlesE+W+S
(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—
(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.
(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—
(c)any other piece of equipment;
(but a gaming machine is not equipment for the purposes of this section).
C9S. 70 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I12S. 70 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I13S. 70 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
71Consideration of application: criminal recordE+W+S
(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.
C10S. 71 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
C11S. 71 modified (24.4.2009 for specified purposes, 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions etc) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1059), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 56
I14S. 71 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I15S. 71 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
72Consideration of application: demandE+W+S
(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.
C12S. 72 excluded (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. Table 1
I16S. 72 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I17S. 72 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
73ProcedureE+W+S
(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—
(b)a person relevant to the application, or
(c)the licensed activities.
(3)In particular, the Commission may require the production of an enhanced criminal record certificate under [F2section 113B] of the Police Act 1997 (c. 50) relating to—
(b)a person relevant to the application.
[F3or the production of up-date information (within the meaning given by section 116A of that Act) in relation to such a certificate,]
(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).
F2Words in s. 73(3) substituted (17.6.2013 for E.W.) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 119(a) (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1180, art. 2(e)(v)
F3Words in s. 73(3) inserted (17.6.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 119(b) (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1180, art. 2(e)(v)
C13S. 73 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I18S. 73 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I19S. 73 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
74Determination of applicationE+W+S
(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
C14S. 74(2) excluded (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 42(1)
I20S. 74 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I21S. 74 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
C15S. 75(2) applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I22S. 75(1)(2) in force at 1.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2455, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 3)
I23S. 75(3) in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I24S. 76(1)-(3) in force at 1.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2455, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 3)
I25S. 76(4)-(6) in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I26S. 77 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C16S. 78(2) modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 42(5), (6)
I27S. 78 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C17S. 79 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I28S. 79 in force at 1.10.2005 for specified purposes by S.I. 2005/2455, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 3)
I29S. 79 in force at 1.1.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C18S. 80 excluded (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. Table 1
I30S. 80 in force at 1.10.2005 for specified purposes by S.I. 2005/2455, art. 2(1), Sch. (with art. 3)
I31S. 80 in force at 1.1.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as amended by S.I. 2006/3361, art. 2(2))
C19S. 81 excluded (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. Table 1
I32S. 81 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C20S. 82 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I33S. 82 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
C21S. 83 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I34S. 83 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
C22S. 84 modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 43
C23S. 84(1) applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I35S. 84 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C24Ss. 85-87 excluded (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. Table 1
I36S. 85 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I37S. 86 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I38S. 87 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C25S. 88 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I39S. 88 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
Rules for particular kinds of licenceE+W+S
89Remote operating licenceE+W+S
(1)This section applies to a remote operating licence.
(4)The Commission may establish, or provide for the establishment of, standards in respect of—
(a)a system used for the generation of results in a virtual game, virtual race or other virtual event or process used in the course of remote gambling;
(b)any other aspect of the process of remote gambling.
(5)In particular, the Commission may—
(d)for the purpose of considering whether a condition under section section 75 or 77 has been complied with, require the licensee under a remote licence—
(e)for the purpose of considering whether to grant an application under this Part, require a licensee under a remote licence or an applicant for a remote licence—
(6)Standards established under subsection (5) may, in particular, be expressed—
(b)by reference to a specified process or piece of equipment.
(7)This section is without prejudice to the generality of sections 75, 77 and 78.
F4S. 89(2)(3) repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (Repeal) (Remote Operating Licence and Credit) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2321), regs. 1, 2(a)
C26Ss. 89-99 excluded (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. Table 1
I40S. 89(1) (4)-(7) in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I41S. 90 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
91Bingo operating licenceE+W+S
(1)Regulations under section 78 may provide for the attachment to a bingo operating licence of a condition—
I42S. 91 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
92General betting operating licenceE+W+S
(1)A general betting operating licence shall, by virtue of this section, be subject to the condition that bets may be accepted on behalf of the licensee only by—
I43S. 92 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I44S. 93 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
94Horse-race pool betting operating licenceE+W+S
(1)This section applies to a pool betting operating licence which provides for this section to apply.
(2)The holder of a licence to which this section applies may in writing authorise a person to provide facilities for horse-race pool betting.
(3)An authorisation under subsection (2) shall be treated for the purposes of section 33 as if it were a pool betting operating licence authorising the provision of facilities for horse-race pool betting.
(4)An authorisation under subsection (2) may be issued on terms and conditions which may, in particular, include—
(a)provision for payment to or by the person issuing the authorisation;
(b)provision for agency or commission.
(5)A condition of a pool betting operating licence to which this section applies (whether attached by virtue of section 75, 77 or 78) may make provision regulating or restricting the activities of persons authorised under subsection (2).
(6)A pool betting operating licence to which this section applies shall, by virtue of this subsection, contain an implied term permitting the use of postal services for the making of bets.
(7)The effect of the term implied by subsection (6) may not be disapplied or restricted by a condition attached under section 75, 77 or 78.
(8)The Secretary of State may by order repeal this section.
I45S. 94 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I46S. 95 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I47S. 96 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
97Gambling software operating licence: standardsE+W+S
(1)The Commission may establish, or provide for the establishment of, standards in respect of the manufacture, supply, installation or adaptation of gambling software.
(d)for the purpose of considering whether a condition under section 75 or 77 has been complied with, require the holder of a gambling software operating licence—
(e)for the purpose of considering whether to grant an application under this Part, require the holder of or an applicant for a gambling software operating licence—
(3)Standards established under subsection (1) may, in particular, be expressed—
(b)by reference to a specified process or description of software.
(4)This section is without prejudice to the generality of sections 75, 77 and 78.
I48S. 97 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I49S. 98 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
99Mandatory conditions of lottery operating licenceE+W+S
(1)In issuing a lottery operating licence to a non-commercial society or to a local authority the Commission shall attach conditions under section 75 or 77 for the purpose of achieving the requirements specified in this section.
(2)The first requirement is that at least 20% of the proceeds of any lottery promoted in reliance on the licence are applied—
(a)in the case of a licence issued to a non-commercial society, to a purpose for which the promoting society is conducted, and
(b)in the case of a licence issued to a local authority, for a purpose for which the authority has power to incur expenditure.
(a)the proceeds of any lottery promoted in reliance on the licence may not exceed [F5£4,000,000,] and
(b)the aggregate of the proceeds of lotteries promoted wholly or partly in a calendar year in reliance on the licence may not exceed £10,000,000.
(4)The third requirement is that it must not be possible for the purchaser of a ticket in a lottery promoted in reliance on the licence to win by virtue of that ticket (whether in money, money's worth, or partly the one and partly the other) more than—
(a)£25,000, or
(b)if more, 10% of the proceeds of the lottery;
and any rollover must comply with this subsection.
(5)The fourth requirement is that where a person purchases a lottery ticket in a lottery promoted by a non-commercial society in reliance on the licence he receives a document which—
(b)states the name and address of a member of the society who is designated, by persons acting on behalf of the society, as having responsibility within the society for the promotion of the lottery, and
(6)The fifth requirement is that the price payable for purchasing each ticket in a lottery promoted in reliance on the licence—
(b)must be shown on the ticket or in a document received by the purchaser, and
(c)must be paid to the promoter of the lottery before any person is given a ticket or any right in respect of membership of the class among whom prizes are to be allocated.
(7)For the purpose of subsections (5) and (6) a reference to a person receiving a document includes, in particular, a reference to a message being sent or displayed to him electronically in a manner which enables him, without incurring significant expense or delay, to—
(8)The sixth requirement is that membership of the class among whom prizes in any lottery promoted in reliance on the licence are allocated may not be dependent on making any payment (apart from payment of the price of a ticket).
(a)conditions are attached to a lottery operating licence in accordance with this section, and
(b)the lottery operating licence is also subject to a condition under section 98(3)(a) requiring arrangements for the lottery to be made by the holder of a lottery manager's operating licence,
the conditions specified in paragraph (a) above shall, by virtue of this subsection, attach to the lottery manager's operating licence in so far as it is relied upon in pursuance of the condition specified in paragraph (b) above.
(10)Nothing in this section prevents the Commission from attaching a condition to a lottery operating licence of a kind similar to but more onerous than a requirement of this section.
(11)The Secretary of State may by order vary a monetary amount or a percentage in this section.
F5Word in s. 99(3)(a) substituted (4.2.2009) by Gambling Act 2005 (Variation of Monetary Limit) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/207), arts. 1, 2
C27S. 99 modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 73(4)-(7)
I50S. 99 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C28S. 100 excluded (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 42(7)(a)
C29S. 100(1) modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 35
I51S. 100 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I52S. 101 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
(c)his interest in any company of which the company is a subsidiary (within the meaning of [F6section 1159 of the Companies Act 2006]).
F6Words in s. 102(3)(c) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 247 (with art. 10)
C30Ss. 102 103 excluded (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. Table 1
I53S. 102 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I54S. 103 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C31Ss. 104-107 excluded (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 42(7)(b)
I55S. 104 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I56S. 105 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I57S. 106 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C32S. 107 modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 paras. 44, 47
I58S. 107 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I59S. 108 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
I60S. 109 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C33S. 110 modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 42(8)
C34Ss. 110-112 excluded (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. Table 1
I61S. 110 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
C35S. 111 excluded (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 42(7)(c)
I62S. 111 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
C36S. 112 excluded (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 42(7)(c)
I63S. 112 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
C37S. 113 modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 paras. 44, 47
I64S. 113 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
(c)the licensee becomes bankrupt (within the meaning of section 381 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)), [F7or a debt relief order is made in respect of the licensee (under Part 7A of the Insolvency Act 1986),] or
(d)sequestration of the licensee's estate is awarded under section [F822(1) of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016] .
F7Words in s. 114(1)(c) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 55(2) (with art. 5)
F8Words in s. 114(1)(d) substituted (30.11.2016) by The Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1034), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 28(2)
C38S. 114 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
C39S. 114 modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 paras. 44, 47
I65S. 114 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C40S. 115 modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 paras. 44, 47
I66S. 115 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
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C41S. 116 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
C42Ss. 116-122 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 48
C43Ss. 116-120 modified (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (Horserace Betting Levy) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2159), arts. 1(1), 3
I67S. 116(1)(2)(a) in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
I68S. 116(2)(b) (c) (3)-(5) in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
117Regulatory powersE+W+S
(1)Following a review under section 116(1) or (2) the Commission may—
(a)give the holder of an operating licence a warning;
(b)attach an additional condition to a licence under section 77;
(c)remove or amend a condition attached to a licence under section 77;
(e)exercise the power under section 118 to suspend a licence;
(f)exercise the power under section 119 to revoke a licence;
(g)exercise the power under section 121 to impose a penalty.
(2)Where the Commission determines to take action under subsection (1) in respect of a licence it shall as soon as is reasonably practicable notify the licensee of—
(a)the action, and
(b)the Commission's reasons.
(3)In determining what action to take under subsection (1) following a review the Commission may have regard to a warning under that subsection given to the licensee following an earlier review (whether or not of that licence).
F9S. 117(1)(d) repealed (1.9.2007) by Gambling Act 2005 (Repeal) (Remote Operating Licence and Credit) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2321), regs. 1, 2(b)
C44S. 117(1) applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I69S. 117 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I70S. 117 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
[F10(3A)The Commission must suspend an operating licence if directed to do so under paragraph 3 of Schedule 27 to the Finance Act 2014.]
F10S. 118(3A) inserted (1.12.2014) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 198(2)(c), Sch. 28 para. 24 (with Sch. 29)
I71S. 118 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I72S. 118 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
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F11S. 118A inserted (1.12.2014) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 198(2)(c), Sch. 28 para. 25 (with Sch. 29)
[F12(3A)The Commission must revoke an operating licence if directed to do so under paragraph 6 of Schedule 27 to the Finance Act 2014.]
F12S. 119(3A) inserted (1.12.2014) by Finance Act 2014 (c. 26), s. 198(2)(c), Sch. 28 para. 26 (with Sch. 29)
C45S. 119 applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I73S. 119 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I74S. 119 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
120Conditions for suspension or revocationE+W+S
(1)The conditions referred to in sections 118(1) and (2) and 119(1) are—
C46S. 120(3) applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2
I75S. 120 in force at 1.1.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
I76S. 120 in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
121Financial penaltyE+W+S
(1)The Commission may require the holder of an operating licence to pay a penalty if the Commission thinks that a condition of the licence has been breached.
(2)Before imposing a requirement on a licensee to pay a penalty under this section the Commission must notify him—
(a)that the Commission proposes to require him to pay a penalty,
(b)of the amount of the proposed penalty,
(c)of the Commission's reasons, and
(d)of a period within which he may make representations to the Commission.
(3)The Commission may not give a notice under subsection (2) in respect of the breach of a condition after the end of the period of two years beginning with—
(a)the day on which the breach occurred or began to occur, or
(b)if later, the day on which the breach came to the knowledge of the Commission.
(4)After the end of the period specified under subsection (2)(d) the Commission may give the licensee a notice requiring him to pay a penalty under this section.
(5)A penalty imposed by notice under subsection (4)—
(a)shall be payable by the licensee to the Commission,
(b)may be enforced as if it were a debt owed by the licensee to the Commission, and
(c)on receipt by the Commission shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund after deduction of a sum which represents the direct costs to the Commission of, and a reasonable share of expenditure by the Commission which is indirectly referable to—
(i)the investigation by the Commission of the matter in respect of which the penalty is imposed (whether by review under section 116 or otherwise), or
(ii)the imposition and enforcement of the penalty.
(6)The Commission shall—
(a)prepare a statement setting out the principles to be applied by the Commission in exercising the powers under this section,
(b)review the statement from time to time,
(c)revise the statement when the Commission thinks it necessary,
(d)as soon as is reasonably practicable—
(i)send the statement and any revision to the Secretary of State, and
(ii)publish the statement and any revision, and
(e)have regard to the statement when exercising a power under this section.
(7)The statement maintained under subsection (6) must, in particular, require the Commission in considering the imposition of a penalty under this section or the amount of a penalty to have regard, in particular, to—
(a)the seriousness of the breach of condition in respect of which the penalty is proposed,
(b)whether or not the licensee knew or ought to have known of the breach, and
(c)the nature of the licensee (including, in particular, his financial resources).
(8)Before preparing or revising a statement under subsection (6) the Commission shall consult—
(b)the Lord Chancellor, and
(c)such other persons as the Commission thinks appropriate.
I77S. 121 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
122InformationE+W+S
(1)The holder of an operating licence shall comply with a request of the Commission to—
(a)produce a written or electronic record relating to the licensed activities;
(b)provide a copy of a written or electronic record relating to the licensed activities;
(c)provide information about the licensed activities.
(2)A request under subsection (1) may specify—
(a)the form and manner in which a record or information is to be produced or provided;
(b)the period within which a record or information is to be produced or provided.
(3)The Commission may retain anything provided under subsection (1).
(4)The Commission may exercise a power under this section only for the purpose of—
(a)determining whether activities have been carried on in purported reliance on the licence but not in accordance with a condition of the licence, or
(b)determining the suitability of the licensee to carry on the licensed activities.
(5)A person commits an offence if he fails without reasonable excuse to comply with subsection (1).
I78S. 122 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C47S. 123 excluded (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. Table 1
I79S. 123 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)
124Directions and requirementsE+W+S
Where the Commission has power under this Part to give a direction or impose a requirement it may give different directions or impose different requirements in relation to different cases or circumstances.
I80S. 124 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
125Relevant offence: disapplication of rehabilitationE+W+S
Section 4 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c. 53) (effect of rehabilitation) shall not apply for the purposes of or in connection with—
(a)section 69(2)(d), or
(b)section 71(1).
I81S. 125 in force at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
126InterpretationE+W+S
“conviction”—
has the meaning given by section 1(4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and
includes, to the extent required by section 125, a spent conviction within the meaning of that Act,
“holder”, in relation to an operating licence, means the person to whom the licence is issued,
“the licensed activities” in relation to an operating licence means the activities which it authorises, and
“licensee”, in relation to an operating licence, means the person to whom the licence is issued.
(2)In this Act “relevant offence” means—
(a)an offence listed in Schedule 7, and
(b)an offence under the law of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom (a “foreign offence”) which prohibits a kind of activity prohibited by an offence listed in that Schedule (a “domestic offence”).
(3)For the purpose of subsection (2)(b) it is immaterial—
(a)whether or not the foreign offence prohibits all the kinds of activity prohibited by the domestic offence, and
(b)whether or not the foreign offence prohibits kinds of activity not prohibited by the domestic offence.
F13S. 126 for specified purposes in force in so far as not already in force (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4)
C48S. 126(1) applied (with modifications) (1.1.2007) by Gambling (Personal Licences) (Modification of Part 5 of the Gambling Act 2005) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3267), regs. 1(1), 2(2), Sch. Table 2