Wagering Act 1998
sec.158Direction to rectify
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sec.158 Direction to rectify
This section applies if, after considering the accepted representations for the show cause notice, the chief executive still believes a ground exists to direct the termination of the agency agreement but considers— a matter relating to the ground is reasonably capable of being rectified; and that it is appropriate to give the wagering agent an opportunity to rectify the matter. This section also applies if the chief executive has not given a show cause notice to the wagering agent and— the chief executive believes a ground exists to direct the termination of the agency agreement; and the chief executive considers— a matter relating to the ground is reasonably capable of being rectified; and that it is appropriate to give the wagering agent an opportunity to rectify the matter without giving a show cause notice; and the wagering agent and licence operator have been given— written notice that the chief executive proposes to give a direction under this section; and a reasonable opportunity to make representations about the proposed direction. However, this section applies because of subsection (1) only if the chief executive does not have the belief mentioned in section 159 (1) . The chief executive may, by written notice given to the wagering agent, direct the agent to rectify the matter within the period stated in the notice. The notice must state the reason for the decision to give the direction. The period stated in the notice must be reasonable, having regard to the nature of the matter to be rectified. The chief executive must promptly give a copy of the notice to the licence operator. The wagering agent must comply with a direction given under this section. (sec.158-ssec.1) This section applies if, after considering the accepted representations for the show cause notice, the chief executive still believes a ground exists to direct the termination of the agency agreement but considers— a matter relating to the ground is reasonably capable of being rectified; and that it is appropriate to give the wagering agent an opportunity to rectify the matter. (sec.158-ssec.2) This section also applies if the chief executive has not given a show cause notice to the wagering agent and— the chief executive believes a ground exists to direct the termination of the agency agreement; and the chief executive considers— a matter relating to the ground is reasonably capable of being rectified; and that it is appropriate to give the wagering agent an opportunity to rectify the matter without giving a show cause notice; and the wagering agent and licence operator have been given— written notice that the chief executive proposes to give a direction under this section; and a reasonable opportunity to make representations about the proposed direction. (sec.158-ssec.3) However, this section applies because of subsection (1) only if the chief executive does not have the belief mentioned in section 159 (1) . (sec.158-ssec.4) The chief executive may, by written notice given to the wagering agent, direct the agent to rectify the matter within the period stated in the notice. (sec.158-ssec.5) The notice must state the reason for the decision to give the direction. (sec.158-ssec.6) The period stated in the notice must be reasonable, having regard to the nature of the matter to be rectified. (sec.158-ssec.7) The chief executive must promptly give a copy of the notice to the licence operator. (sec.158-ssec.8) The wagering agent must comply with a direction given under this section.