Interactive Gambling Act 1998
41Immediate suspension
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41 Immediate suspension (1) The Minister may suspend an interactive gambling licence under this section if the Minister is satisfied on reasonable grounds that— (a) a ground referred to in section 39 (1) exists; and (b) the urgency of the matter does not permit the taking of action under section 40; and (c) the circumstances require that the licence be suspended to ensure that— (i) the public interest is not affected in an adverse and material way; or (ii) the integrity of the conduct of interactive games by the licensed provider is not jeopardised in any way. (2) A suspension under this section— (a) must be effected by written notice given to the licensed provider; and (b) takes effect when the notice is given; and (c) is for the period specified in the notice.