Wagering Act 1998
sec.99Requirement that key operator apply for licence or end role
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sec.99 Requirement that key operator apply for licence or end role
If the chief executive reasonably believes a person is a key operator, the chief executive may, by written notice given to the person, require the person either to apply to be licensed as a key operator under a key person licence, or to stop being a key operator, within 7 days of receiving the notice. The person must comply with the requirement (the key operator’s requirement ) within 7 days of receiving the notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment. The chief executive must give a copy of the notice to the relevant authority operator. (sec.99-ssec.1) If the chief executive reasonably believes a person is a key operator, the chief executive may, by written notice given to the person, require the person either to apply to be licensed as a key operator under a key person licence, or to stop being a key operator, within 7 days of receiving the notice. (sec.99-ssec.2) The person must comply with the requirement (the key operator’s requirement ) within 7 days of receiving the notice, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment. (sec.99-ssec.3) The chief executive must give a copy of the notice to the relevant authority operator.