140Cancellation, &c., of registration for certain convictions

140 Cancellation, &c., of registration for certain convictions

(1)  In this section –

conviction, in relation to an offence, includes a finding of guilt without the recording of a conviction for the offence.

(2)  The registration of a bookmaker or bookmaker's agent is taken to have been cancelled immediately if the bookmaker or bookmaker's agent is convicted of an offence against section 144 , 145 , 146 , 172 , 173 , 174 or 175 .

(3)  If a registered bookmaker or bookmaker's agent is charged with an offence referred to in subsection (2) and the court records a conviction on the charge, Tasracing may, whether or not any appeal or other proceedings may be taken in relation to the matter, suspend the bookmaker's or agent's registration until the conclusion of the proceedings on the charge.