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Unlawful Gambling Act 1998
34Offence of being on gambling premises
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#### 34 Offence of being on gambling premises
34 Offence of being on gambling premises
> > (1) A person who is found on, or who is found entering or leaving, gambling premises is guilty of an offence.
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> > Maximum penalty—
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> > > • for a first offence—50 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months (or both),
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> > > • for a second or subsequent offence—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years (or both).
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> > (2) A person is not guilty of an offence under this section if the person proves that he or she was on, or was entering, the gambling premises for a lawful purpose or excuse.