Christmas Island Gambling (Clubs) Ordinance 1978
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2 Interpretation
(1) In this Ordinance, unless the contrary intention appears:
club means an association that is, or is taken to be, incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (WA) (CI).
Court means the District Court of Western Australia.
gambling implement means anything used in or for the purpose of conducting or playing games of chance.
game of chance means a game the outcome of which is determined wholly or principally by chance and in respect of the outcome of which money is wagered.
licence means a licence granted under subsection 5(1).
licensed premises means the premises described in a licence.
member, in relation to a club, means a member or group of members of that club.
secretary, in relation to a club, means the person for the time being holding or performing the duties of secretary of the club and includes any other person responsible for the management of the club.
(2) In this Ordinance, a reference, however expressed, to permission to use licensed premises of a club for the conduct of games of chance shall be read as a reference to permission in accordance with section 13.