SCHEDULES

C2SCHEDULE 13Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permits

Annotations:

Cancellation and forfeiture

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1

Where a permit holder, or the officer of a permit holder, is convicted of a relevant offence the court by or before which he is convicted may order forfeiture of the permit.

2

Forfeiture under this paragraph shall be on such terms (which may include terms as to suspension) as may be specified by—

a

the court which orders forfeiture,

b

a court to which an appeal against the conviction, or against any order made on the conviction, has been or could be made, or

c

the High Court, if hearing proceedings relating to the conviction.

3

Subject to any express provision made under sub-paragraph (2), a permit shall cease to have effect on the making of a forfeiture order under this paragraph.

4

The terms on which forfeiture is ordered under this paragraph shall, in particular, include a requirement that the permit holder deliver to the licensing authority within such time as the order may specify—

a

the permit, or

b

a statement explaining why it is not reasonably practicable to produce the permit.

5

As soon as is reasonably practicable after making or suspending an order for forfeiture under this paragraph a court shall notify the licensing authority.