SCHEDULES
C2SCHEDULE 13Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permits
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.
Sch. 13 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. 30