(1) The authorisations identified under section 10M to meet a licensee's surrender obligation are surrendered on 30 June 2025.
(2) If a licensee has a gaming machine associated with an authorisation surrendered under this section, the licensee must—
(a) take meter readings from the machine; and
(b) render the machine inoperable.
Note If a licensee changes the size, shape or location of a gaming area as a consequence of the surrender of gaming machine authorisations, the licensee may need to apply for a gaming area amendment of the authorisation certificate (see s 33 (1) (a)).
(3) If a licensee surrenders an authorisation under this section, the commission must give the licensee a storage permit for an interim purpose under section 127N (b) for the gaming machine under the authorisation.
Note A storage permit for an interim purpose is issued for up to 3 months and may be extended (see s 10O).
(4) Section 37F does not apply to a licensee for the surrender of an authorisation under this section.