39ACMA may request code

#### 39 ACMA may request code (1) If the ACMA is satisfied that a body or association represents internet service providers, the ACMA may, by written notice given to the body or association, request the body or association to: (a) develop an industry code that applies to internet service providers and deals exclusively with the designated internet gambling matters; and (b) give the ACMA a copy of the code within the period specified in the notice. (2) The period specified in a notice under subsection (1) must run for at least 120 days. (3) The ACMA must not make a request under subsection (1) unless the ACMA is satisfied that, in the absence of the request, it is unlikely that an industry code would be developed within a reasonable period. (4) The ACMA may vary a notice under subsection (1) by extending the period specified in the notice. (5) Subsection (4) does not, by implication, limit the application of subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901. (6) A notice under subsection (1) may specify indicative targets for achieving progress in the development of the code (for example, a target of 60 days to develop a preliminary draft of the code).