Interactive Gambling Act 1998
38Surrender of interactive gambling licence
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38 Surrender of interactive gambling licence (1) A licensed provider may surrender the licence by written notice given to the Minister. (2) The surrender takes effect— (a) if paragraph (b) does not apply— (i) 3 months after the notice is given; or (ii) if a later day of effect is stated in the notice—on the later day; or (b) if the Minister, by written notice, approves a day of effect that is earlier than 3 months after the notice is given—on the day of effect approved by the Minister. (3) A person who has surrendered a licence under this section must not fail, without reasonable excuse, to return the licence to the Minister within 7 days after the day when the surrender takes effect. Division 3.3 Suspension and cancellation of interactive gambling licences