Part 4Protection of children and young persons
Principal offences
I147Invitation to enter premises
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.