37Taking disciplinary action against casino licensee

37 Taking disciplinary action against casino licensee (1) This section applies if the commission is satisfied that the casino licensee has contravened a direction in a reprimand. (2) This section also applies if— (a) the casino licensee has been given a disciplinary notice; and (b) after considering any responses given within the 3-week period in relation to the notice under section 36, the commission is satisfied that a ground for disciplinary action exists in relation to the casino licensee. (3) The commission may take disciplinary action against the casino licensee. (4) To remove any doubt, the disciplinary action may consist of 2 or more of the actions mentioned in section 34 (1) (a) to (d). (5) Disciplinary action mentioned in section 34 (1) (a), (b) or (c) takes effect when the casino licensee receives written notice of the action or, if the notice provides for a later time of effect, that time.

(6) If the commission considers that the disciplinary action that should be taken is recommending to the Minister that the casino licence be suspended or cancelled, the commission must give the Minister a written notice stating— (a) its recommendation that the casino licence be suspended or cancelled; and (b) the reasons for the recommendation. Note Only the Minister may suspend or cancel the casino licence (see s 38).