Part 3AWagering and betting licence 485

Part 3A—Wagering and betting licence 485 Division 1AA—Interpretation 485 4.3A.1AA Definitions 485 Division 1—Authority and number of wagering and betting licences 488 4.3A.1 Authority of wagering and betting licence 488 4.3A.2 Minister determines number of wagering and betting licences 488 Division 2—Licensing procedure 489 4.3A.3 Minister may invite applications 489 4.3A.4 Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for wagering and betting licence 490 4.3A.4A Consent required for reports and investigation 490 4.3A.5 Application for licence 491 4.3A.6 Report to Minister by Secretary on applications 492 4.3A.7 Determination of applications 493 4.3A.7A Prohibition on improper interference 496 4.3A.7B Prohibition on lobbying 497 4.3A.8 Issue of licence 497 4.3A.8A Wagering and betting licence not personal property 498 4.3A.9 Licence conditions 498 4.3A.10 Minister may refuse to issue wagering and betting licence if related agreements not entered into 498 4.3A.10AA Related agreements with wagering and betting licensee 498 4.3A.10AB No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements 500 4.3A.10A Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence 500 4.3A.11 Duration of licence 500 4.3A.11A Exclusivity period for licence 501 4.3A.12 Licence may authorise preparatory action 501 4.3A.13 Premium payment 502 4.3A.13A Penalty interest for late payment 503 4.3A.13B Recovery of amounts 503 4.3A.14 Publication and tabling 504 4.3A.15 Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with wagering and betting 505 4.3A.15A Appointment of wagering and betting operator 506 4.3A.15B Approval of wholly-owned subsidiary 506 4.3A.15C Rights and obligations of wagering and betting operator 507 Division 3—Transfer of licence 508 4.3A.16 Transfer only under this Division 508 4.3A.17 Application to transfer licence 508 4.3A.18 Transfer of wagering and betting licence 509 4.3A.19 Report to Minister by Commission 513 4.3A.20 Related agreements 513 4.3A.21 Publication and tabling 514 Division 4—Amendment and surrender of licence 516 4.3A.22 Request by licensee for amendment of licence 516 4.3A.22A Notification of other affected licensees 517 4.3A.22B Objection by other licensees 518 4.3A.23 Amendment of licence 518 4.3A.23A Prohibition on lobbying for amendment of licence 520 4.3A.24 Surrender of licence 520 Division 5—Monitoring and disciplinary action 521 4.3A.26 Grounds for disciplinary action 521 4.3A.27 Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action 523 4.3A.28 Minister may take disciplinary action 525 4.3A.29 Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings 526 4.3A.30 Effect of licence suspension 527 4.3A.30A Disciplinary and other action against licensee—preparatory action 527 Division 6—Temporary wagering and betting licence 528 4.3A.31 Temporary wagering and betting licence 528 4.3A.32 Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence 531 4.3A.32A Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence issued for 90 days 532 4.3A.33 Arrangements with former licensee 532 4.3A.34 Further provisions for temporary licence 533 4.3A.34AA Related agreements with temporary wagering and betting licensee 534 4.3A.34AB No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements 535