GAMBLING REGULATION ACT 2003

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GAMBLING REGULATION ACT 2003

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

1.1. Purpose, objectives and outline
1.2. Commencement
1.3. Definitions
1.3AA. Meaning of gambling
1.3A. What is intoxication?
1.3B. Meaning of electronic monitoring system
1.4. Who is an associate?
1.5. Money invested
1.6. Act binds the Crown

PART 1--INTRODUCTION

2.1.1. Purposes
2.1.2. Definitions

PART 2--GAMBLING

Division 1--Unauthorised gambling

2.2.1. Prohibition against unauthorised gambling
2.2.2. Recovery of money lost in unauthorised gambling

Division 2--Authorised gambling

2.2.3. Authorisation for games at amusement centres, fetes, carnivals etc.
2.2.4. Authorisation for two-up on ANZAC Day
2.2.5. Authorisation for betting games on approved foot or bicycle races
2.2.6. Approved Calcutta Sweepstakes permitted
2.2.7. Suspension or revocation of approval to conduct Calcutta Sweepstakes

Division 3--Advertising of unauthorised gambling

2.2.8. Prohibition against advertising unauthorised gambling

PART 4--GAMING OR WAGERING AGREEMENTS

2.4.1. Unauthorised gaming or wagering contracts are void

PART 5--PLACES PROVIDED FOR UNAUTHORISED GAMBLING

2.5.20. Prohibition against providing place for unauthorised gambling
2.5.21. Warrant to enter place provided for unauthorised gambling and search and seize on premises
2.5.22. Offence to obstruct the entry of authorised police officers
2.5.23. Obstructing entry to be evidence of place being provided for unauthorised gambling
2.5.25. Power of owner to evict occupier of place provided for unauthorised gambling
2.5.26. Cancellation of notice to quit
2.5.27. Declaration of place provided for unauthorised gambling
2.5.28. Application for rescission by owner etc.
2.5.29. Application for rescission by police
2.5.30. Notice in the Government Gazette
2.5.31. Other notices of declaration
2.5.32. Persons found etc. in declared place
2.5.33. Convicted persons found in declared place
2.5.35. Liability of owner
2.5.36. Liability of occupier
2.5.37. Additional penalty for continuing offences
2.5.38. Entry by police
2.5.40. Procedure where place is entered under a warrant etc.
2.5.41. Persons required to be examined as witnesses making a full discovery to receive a certificate
2.5.42. Indemnity of witnesses
2.5.43. Persons found in place provided for unauthorised gambling

PART 5A--BANNING IRRESPONSIBLE GAMBLING PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES

Division 1--Introduction

2.5A.1. Definitions

Division 2--Interim ban orders

2.5A.2. Minister may make interim ban order
2.5A.3. Duration of interim ban order
2.5A.4. Procedure following interim ban order

Division 3--Fixed term ban orders

2.5A.9. Fixed term ban order
2.5A.10.Duration of fixed term ban order
2.5A.11.Revocation of fixed term ban order
2.5A.12.Disallowance of fixed term ban order

Division 4--Effect of ban orders

2.5A.13.Offence to breach ban order

Division 5--General

2.5A.14.No compensation

PART 6--GENERAL

2.6.3. Money stolen and paid away in bets is recoverable
2.6.5. Evidence as to offences
2.6.7. Vicarious liability
2.6.9. Entry of police to public places

PART 1--INTRODUCTION

3.1.1. Purpose
3.1.2. Definitions
3.1.3. Machines may be declared to be gaming machines
3.1.4. Conduct of gaming and playing gaming machines
3.1.4A. Conduct of monitoring
3.1.5. Application of Chapter to casino operator
3.1.6A. Application of Chapter to tabaret premises
3.1.6B. Minister may nominate person to enter into entitlement-related agreement

PART 2--GENERAL AUTHORISATION FOR GAMING ON GAMING MACHINES

Division 1--Legality of gaming machine gaming

3.2.1. Gaming in approved venue declared lawful
3.2.2. Possession of gaming equipment or monitoring equipment may be authorised

Division 2--Ministerial directions, regional limits and municipal limits

3.2.3. Ministerial directions as to requirements for gaming machines
3.2.4. Regions for gaming machines
3.2.5. No compensation payable

PART 2A--OWNERSHIP AND RELATED PERSON RESTRICTIONS

Division 1--Interpretation

3.2A.1. Definitions

Division 2--Ownership and related person licensee restrictions

3.2A.2. Restrictions for venue operators and related persons
3.2A.3. Monitoring restrictions for persons listed on the Roll and related persons
3.2A.4. Other restrictions for persons listed on the Roll and related persons
3.2A.5. Restrictions for the monitoring licensee and related persons
3.2A.6. Restrictions for a casino operator

Division 3--Gaming machine entitlement prohibited interests

3.2A.7. Prohibited interests in gaming machine entitlements
3.2A.7A.Minister may declare day for increase of limit on club gaming machine entitlements

PART 3--APPROVAL OF PREMISES FOR GAMING

Division 1--Introduction

3.3.1. Outline of Part

Division 2--Premises approvals

3.3.2. Which premises may be approved as suitable for gaming?
3.3.4. Application for approval of premises

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for approval of premises as suitable for gaming.

3.3.5. Proposed application must be given to relevant responsible authority before application is made
3.3.5AA.Commission to notify relevant responsible authority of receipt of application
3.3.5AB.Amendment of application for premises approval
3.3.5A. No change permitted to number of gaming machines sought in application after certain period
3.3.5B. Relevant responsible authority must notify Commission of intention to make submission
3.3.6. Responsible authority may make submission
3.3.7. Matters to be considered in determining applications
3.3.8. Determination of application
3.3.9. Conditions of approval
3.3.10. Duration of approval
3.3.11. Variation of approval
3.3.11A.Variation of conditional approval
3.3.12. Revocation of approval
3.3.13. Automatic revocation or suspension of approval
3.3.14. Tribunal review of approval
3.3.15. Surrender of approval
3.3.15A.One venue operator for an approved venue

Division 3--Modification of gaming machine areas

3.3.16. Modification of gaming machine areas
3.3.17. Appeal

PART 4--LICENSING OF OPERATORS AND MONITORS AND LISTING OF MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS AND TESTERS

Division 1--Authority conferred by licences and listing

3.4.1. Authority conferred by venue operator's licence
3.4.1B. Venue operator must comply with standards and operational requirements
3.4.4. Authority conferred by monitoring licence
3.4.4B. Monitoring licensee must comply with standards and operational requirements
3.4.5. Authority conferred by listing on the Roll
3.4.6. Offence to breach licence conditions
3.4.7. Offence to breach condition of listing on Roll

Division 2--Venue operator's licence

3.4.8. Application for venue operator's licence

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for a venue operator's licence.

3.4.10. Objections
3.4.11. Matters to be considered in determining applications
3.4.12. Determination of applications and duration of licence
3.4.12A.Self-exclusion program is a condition of licence
3.4.12B.Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
3.4.13. Register of venue operators and approved venues
3.4.13A.Venue operator to give Commission certain information about where gaming will be conducted under gaming machine entitlements
3.4.14. Nominee of licensee

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for approval under this section.

3.4.15. Venue operator's licence is non-transferable
3.4.16. Renewal of venue operator's licence
3.4.17. Amendment of conditions
3.4.18. Proposal of amendment by venue operator
3.4.18A.Commission to notify municipal council of receipt of proposal
3.4.18B.Amendment of proposal to increase number of gaming machines permitted in an approved venue
3.4.18C.Municipal council must notify Commission of intention to make submission
3.4.19. Submissions on proposed amendments
3.4.20. Consideration and making of amendment
3.4.20A.Variation of conditional amendment
3.4.21. Tribunal review of amendment increasing number of gaming machines
3.4.22. Removal of approved venue if liquor licence is cancelled etc.
3.4.23. Notification of certain changes
3.4.24. Endorsement of licence and Register
3.4.25. Disciplinary action against venue operator
3.4.26. Letter of censure
3.4.27. Suspension of venue operator's licence pending criminal proceedings
3.4.27A.No authority to conduct gaming if venue operator's licence suspended or cancelled
3.4.28. Provisional venue operator's licence

Division 2A--Venue operators and venue agreements

3.4.28AA.Application of Division
3.4.28A.Definitions
3.4.28AB.Meaning of prohibited venue agreement
3.4.28B.Commission may declare certain agreements to be reviewable venue agreements
3.4.28C.Entering into prohibited venue agreement prohibited
3.4.28D.Prohibited venue agreements are void
3.4.28E.Commission may issue written notice directing venue operators to give it copies of reviewable venue agreements
3.4.28F.No compensation payable

Division 4--Monitoring licence

3.4.38. Definitions
3.4.39. One licence
3.4.40. Minister may invite applications
3.4.41. Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for licence
3.4.41A.Consent required for reports and investigations
3.4.42. Application for monitoring licence

Division 1D--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation by the Commission of an application for the monitoring licence.

3.4.43. Report to Minister by Secretary on applications
3.4.44. Determination of applications
3.4.45. Prohibition on improper interference
3.4.45A.Prohibition on lobbying
3.4.46. Issue of licence
3.4.46A.Monitoring licence not personal property
3.4.47. Licence conditions
3.4.48. Minister may refuse to issue monitoring licence if related agreements not entered into
3.4.48A.Related agreements with monitoring licensee
3.4.48B.No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements
3.4.48C.Limitation of monitoring licensee's civil liability
3.4.48D.Related agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister
3.4.48E.Minister may determine certain damages that must be included in related agreements
3.4.49. Responsible gambling directions
3.4.49A.Monitoring licensee must establish and maintain approved linked jackpot trust accounts
3.4.49B.Operation of multiple venue linked jackpot arrangements without approved linked jackpot trust account prohibited
3.4.49C.Payments out of approved linked jackpot trust accounts
3.4.50. Duration of licence
3.4.51. Extension of licence
3.4.52. Licence may authorise preparatory action
3.4.53. Publication and tabling
3.4.54. Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with monitoring
3.4.55. Transfer only under this Division
3.4.56. Application to transfer licence
3.4.57. Transfer of monitoring licence
3.4.58. Report to Minister by Commission

Division 1B--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation by the Commission of an application to transfer a monitoring licence.

3.4.59. Related agreements
3.4.59A.Publication and tabling
3.4.59B.Request by licensee for amendment of licence
3.4.59C.Amendment of licence
3.4.59CA.Prohibition on lobbying for amendment of licence
3.4.59D.Grounds for disciplinary action
3.4.59E.Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action
3.4.59F.Minister may take disciplinary action
3.4.59G.Suspension of licence
3.4.59GA.Disciplinary and other action against monitoring licensee—preparatory action
3.4.59H.Effect of licence suspension
3.4.59I.Temporary monitoring licence
3.4.59J.Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence

Division 1B--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for investigations by the Commission for the purposes of the Minister deciding whether or not to issue a temporary monitoring licence.

3.4.59JA.Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence issued for 90 days
3.4.59K.Arrangements with former licensee
3.4.59L.Further provisions for temporary licence
3.4.59LA.Related agreements with temporary licensee
3.4.59LB.No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements
3.4.59LC.Limitation of temporary licensee's civil liability
3.4.59LD.Related agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister
3.4.59LE.Minister may determine certain damages that must be included in related agreements
3.4.59LF.Appointment of a monitoring services provider if monitoring licence not granted
3.4.59LG.Appointment of a monitoring services provider after monitoring licence suspended or cancelled
3.4.59M.Secretary may require further information
3.4.59N.Updating information provided to Secretary
3.4.59O.Updating information provided to Minister regarding licence application
3.4.59P.Updating licence transfer application
3.4.59Q.No compensation payable for certain acts and omissions
3.4.59R.Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code

Division 7--Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers

3.4.60. The Roll
3.4.61. Application to be listed on Roll

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for listing on the Roll.

3.4.62. Objections
3.4.63. Determination of applications
3.4.64. Imposition and amendment of conditions
3.4.65. Disciplinary action
3.4.66. Letter of censure
3.4.67. Voluntary removal from Roll
3.4.68. Payments etc. to venue operator unlawful
3.4.68A.Publication of standard price lists

PART 4A--GAMING MACHINE ENTITLEMENTS

Division 1--Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements and authority conferred by them

3.4A.1. Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.2. Authority conferred by gaming machine entitlements

Division 2--Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules

3.4A.3. Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules
3.4A.4. Directions to the Commission in relation to allocation and transfers of gaming machine entitlements

Division 2A--Standard entitlement-related conditions and standard monitoring-related conditions

3.4A.4A.Minister may determine standard entitlement-related conditions
3.4A.4B.Minister may determine standard monitoring-related conditions
3.4A.4C.Publication and effect of standard conditions
3.4A.4D.No compensation for determination of standard conditions

Division 3--Creation and allocation of gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.5. Minister may create and allocate gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.5AA.Proportions of gaming machine entitlements for venues of different types
3.4A.5A.Review of regional and municipal limits for gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.5B.Gaming machine entitlement not personal property
3.4A.6. Minister may refuse to allocate gaming machine entitlement if entitlement-related agreements not entered into
3.4A.6A.Directions in relation to entitlement-related agreements
3.4A.6B.No compensation payable because of direction to enter entitlement-related agreements under section 3.4A.6A
3.4A.7. Duration of gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.8. Gaming machine entitlements to be noted on Register
3.4A.9. Gaming machine entitlements may authorise preparatory action
3.4A.10.States rights in relation to allocated gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.11.No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of approval of venue
3.4A.11A.Related agreements between venue operators and monitoring licensee
3.4A.11B.No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements under section 3.4A.11A
3.4A.11C.Payments for gaming machine entitlements must be made to Commission

Division 3A--Assignment of gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.11D.What is an assignment agreement?
3.4A.11E.Gaming machine entitlement may be assigned only by registered assignment agreement
3.4A.11F.Gaming machine entitlement assignment rules
3.4A.11G. Venue operator may apply to Commission for registration of assignment agreement
3.4A.11H.Commission may register assignment agreement
3.4A.11I.Effect of registration of assignment agreement
3.4A.11J.No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of approval of venue
3.4A.11K.Restrictions on assignor for duration of assignment
3.4A.11L.Gaming under registered assignment agreement must be commenced within 6 months
3.4A.11M.Assignment ended if gaming not commenced within 6 months
3.4A.11N.Variation of registered assignment agreement
3.4A.11O.Commission may deregister registered assignment agreement
3.4A.11P.Termination of registered assignment agreement if licence expires or is cancelled or suspended
3.4A.11Q.Termination of assignment if venue approval revoked or venue removed from licence
3.4A.11R.Preparatory action authorised in relation to termination of assignment
3.4A.11S.No compensation payable

Division 4--Amendment of gaming machine entitlement conditions

3.4A.11T.Temporary amendment rules
3.4A.12. Request for amendment of geographic area condition or venue condition
3.4A.13.Commission decision on the request
3.4A.13A.Temporary amendments to geographic area conditions
3.4A.13B.Grace period for early expiry of temporary amendment
3.4A.14.Commission must record amendment in Register
3.4A.14A.No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of certain matters in relation to temporary amendment
3.4A.14B.No compensation payable because of expiry or revocation of temporary amendment

Division 5--Transfer of gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.15.Fee payable for gaming machine entitlement transfers
3.4A.16.Gaming machine entitlements cannot be transferred to persons other than venue operators
3.4A.17.Gaming machine entitlements must be transferred in accordance with allocation and transfer rules
3.4A.17AA. Transfer agreement may provide for substitution of parties to registered assignment agreement
3.4A.17AAB.Assignment of gaming machine entitlement otherwise terminated on transfer
3.4A.17AAC.Directions in relation to related agreements with Minister regarding transferred gaming machine entitlement
3.4A.17AAD.No compensation payable because of direction to enter into entitlement-related agreements
3.4A.18.Gaming machine entitlements that expire on 15 August 2022 and that are transferred before specified date
3.4A.18A.Gaming machine entitlements that take effect on or after 16 August 2022 and that are transferred during specified period
3.4A.19.Exemption from requirement to pay for transfer related to refusal to grant relevant authority
3.4A.19A.Exemption from requirement to pay for transfer related to sale of approved venue
3.4A.20.Hospitals and Charities Fund

Division 5AA--Surrender of gaming machine entitlements on specified date

3.4A.20AA.Rules for surrender of gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.20AAB.Surrender of designated gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.20AAC.No compensation payable because of surrender of gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.20AAD.Certain amounts become immediately payable
3.4A.20AAE.Ministerial Order for extinguishment
3.4A.20AAF.Effect of order
3.4A.20AAG.No compensation payable

Division 5A--Purchase by the State of gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.20A.Application of Division
3.4A.20B.Commission to determine excess gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.20C.Ministerial Order for purchase of gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.20D.Determinations for purpose of Division
3.4A.20E.Initial offers by State for purchase of gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.20F.Further reduction of gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.20G.Further offers by State for purchase of gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.20H.Extinguishment of gaming machine entitlements purchased for purpose of State limit reduction
3.4A.20I.Extinguishment on reduction of State limit
3.4A.20J.No compensation payable

Division 5B--Extinguishment of unallocated or forfeited entitlements on reduction of State limit

3.4A.20K.Ministerial Order for extinguishment
3.4A.20L.Effect of Order
3.4A.20M.No compensation payable

Division 6--Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements not used for conduct of gaming

3.4A.21.Definition
3.4A.21A.Division does not require gaming under an assigned gaming machine entitlement
3.4A.22.Meaning of relevant holding period
3.4A.23.Gaming under gaming machine entitlements must be commenced within relevant holding period
3.4A.24.Gaming machine entitlements forfeited to State if gaming not commenced within relevant holding period
3.4A.25.Commission may extend relevant holding period

Division 7--Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following disciplinary action, surrender of licence or expiry

3.4A.26.Gaming machine entitlements forfeited if venue operator's licence cancelled, surrendered or not renewed

Division 8--Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements in accordance with standard conditions or related agreement

3.4A.26A.Gaming machine entitlements forfeited in accordance with standard entitlement-related conditions
3.4A.27.Gaming machine entitlements forfeited if venue operator defaults under related agreement

Division 8A--Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following offers to purchase those entitlements

3.4A.27A.Forfeiture to State—after reduction of regional or municipal district limit

Division 9--Extinguishment of interests and rights in gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.28.Extinguishment
3.4A.29.No compensation payable because of extinguishment

Division 10--Forfeited gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.30.Application of Division
3.4A.31.No compensation payable because of forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements
3.4A.32.Amounts owed to the State in relation to gaming machine entitlements become immediately payable
3.4A.33.Payment of proceeds from forfeited gaming machine entitlements that are allocated again

Division 11--General

3.4A.34.Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code authorisation

PART 5--CONTROL OF GAMING

Division 1--Manufacturing and obtaining gaming machines

3.5.1. Manufacture, sale, supply, obtaining or possession of gaming machines

Division 2--Controls over gaming machines and games

3.5.3. Commission's standards for gaming machine types and games
3.5.4. Approval of gaming machine types and games
3.5.5. Variation of gaming machine types and games
3.5.6. Withdrawal of approval
3.5.7. Linked jackpots unlawful without approval
3.5.7A. Linked jackpot arrangements unlawful without approval
3.5.7B. Approval of linked jackpot arrangements
3.5.7C. Withdrawal of approval
3.5.8. Identification of machines
3.5.9. Gaming prohibited on unprotected devices
3.5.10. Unlawful interference with equipment or systems
3.5.11. Protection of sensitive areas of gaming equipment or monitoring equipment
3.5.12. Testing of electronic monitoring system
3.5.13. Approval of electronic monitoring systems
3.5.15. Installation and storage of gaming machines
3.5.16. Certificates of installation—gaming equipment and monitoring equipment
3.5.17. Offence to play gaming machine not installed as authorised
3.5.17B.Gaming machines must be connected to approved electronic monitoring system
3.5.17C.Offence to interfere with an electronic monitoring system
3.5.18. Gaming only permitted in gaming machine areas
3.5.19. Gaming tokens
3.5.20. Malfunction of gaming machines
3.5.21. Defective gaming machines not allowed
3.5.22. After hours gaming
3.5.23. The Commission's rules
3.5.24. Disallowance of rules
3.5.25. Inspection of rules
3.5.26. Rules to be enforced
3.5.27. Commission may give directions
3.5.28. Inducements, cheating etc.

Division 2A--Gaming hours

3.5.28A.Gaming prohibited between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Division 3--Responsible gaming measures

3.5.29. Banning large denomination note acceptors and autoplay facilities
3.5.30. Spin rates
3.5.31. Credit etc.
3.5.32. Cashing of cheques
3.5.33. Payment of accumulated credits by cheque or electronic funds transfer
3.5.33A.Playing of gaming machines by intoxicated persons prohibited
3.5.33B.Definitions
3.5.33C.Prohibitions on certain cash facilities—approved venue not on a racecourse
3.5.33D.Prohibitions on certain cash facilities—gaming machine area in approved venue on a racecourse
3.5.33DA.Prohibitions on certain cash facilities—other areas in approved venue on a racecourse
3.5.33E.Application for approval
3.5.33F.Approvals
3.5.33G.Ministerial directions as to approvals
3.5.33H.Conditions of approvals
3.5.33I.Amendment of conditions of approvals—Applications by venue operators
3.5.33J.Review of approvals
3.5.33K.Amendment of conditions of approvals—By the Commission
3.5.33L.Functions and powers under this Subdivision may be performed or exercised by a single Commissioner
3.5.33M.Appeal
3.5.33N.No compensation payable
3.5.33O.Subdivision does not apply to casino operator
3.5.33P.Prohibition on inducements involving cashless gaming
3.5.33Q.Prohibition on credit facilities relating to cashless gaming

Division 4--Gaming machine advertising

3.5.34AA.Prohibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by or on behalf of venue operators and casino operators
3.5.34AC.Prohibition on printing gaming machine advertising on player cards
3.5.34. Prohibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by others
3.5.35. Prohibition on displaying gaming machine related signs
3.5.35A.Responsible gambling signs

Division 5--Loyalty schemes

3.5.35B.Definition
3.5.36. Preconditions for allowing participation in loyalty scheme
3.5.36A.Content of written statement
3.5.36B.Setting limits under loyalty scheme
3.5.36C.Excluded persons
3.5.36D.Loyalty scheme must use same equipment as pre-commitment system
3.5.37. Player activity statements—active participants
3.5.37A.Player activity statement—participants who are not active participants
3.5.38. Suspension of person who fails to collect their player activity statement
3.5.39. Opting out of loyalty schemes
3.5.40. No advertising to people suspended or removed from loyalty schemes

Division 4--generally prohibits gaming machine advertising, unless exempted by the regulations.

3.5.41. Loyalty scheme participant information
3.5.41A.Casino loyalty scheme information for data-matching purposes

Division 6--Removal of people from approved venues

3.5.42. Application of Division
3.5.43. Removal of certain persons

Division 7--Jackpot funds

3.5.44. Dealing with jackpot funds on retirement of jackpot
3.5.45. Transfer of unpaid jackpot funds on transfer of approved venue
3.5.46. Dealing with unpaid jackpot funds where venue operator ceases to hold licence or to operate gaming machines
3.5.47. Dealing with jackpots retired previously

PART 6--RETURNS TO PLAYERS, LEVIES AND TAXES

Division 1--Returns to players

3.6.1. Returns to players

Division 2--Taxes and levies

3.6.2. Definitions
3.6.5A. Venue operators to pay supervision charge
3.6.6A. Taxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with pub licences until 16 August 2022
3.6.6B. Taxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with club licences until 16 August 2022
3.6.6C. Taxation in relation to gaming in approved venues on and after 16 August 2022
3.6.6D. Review of tax rates under section 3.6.6C
3.6.8. Declaration for club venue operators to pay different tax in some circumstances
3.6.9. Community benefit statements
3.6.9A. Ministerial directions as to requirements of community benefit statements
3.6.10. Interest on late payment
3.6.11. Hospitals and charities and mental health levy
3.6.12. Payment to Community Support Fund

Division 3--Unclaimed winnings

3.6.13. Unclaimed winnings

PART 7--COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Division 1--Introduction

3.7.2. Application of Part

Division 2--Banking, accounting and auditing

3.7.3. Banking
3.7.4. Accounting records
3.7.5. Books etc. to be kept on the premises

Division 2A--Approved linked jackpot trust account compliance requirements

3.7.6. Banking
3.7.6AA.Accounting records in relation to approved linked jackpot trust accounts
3.7.6AB.Functions of Commission under this Division may be performed by any commissioner

Division 3--Other requirements

3.7.6B. Directions to monitoring licensee to provide information etc.
3.7.6C. No compensation payable
3.7.6D. Directions to monitoring licensee

PART 8A--PRE-COMMITMENT FROM 1 DECEMBER 2015

Division 1--Preliminary

3.8A.1. Definitions

Division 2--Pre-commitment direction, approval and testing

3.8A.2. Pre-commitment direction
3.8A.3. Monitoring licensee must not provide unapproved pre-commitment system
3.8A.4. Commission may approve pre‑commitment system
3.8A.5. Testing of pre-commitment system

Division 3--Obligations of monitoring licensee, venue operators and casino operators

3.8A.6. Application of Division
3.8A.7. Certificates of installation—player account equipment and parts of a pre‑commitment system
3.8A.8. Monitoring licensee must ensure that pre‑commitment system complies with standards and operational requirements
3.8A.9. Player account equipment must comply with regulations and standards
3.8A.10.Offence for operator failing to ensure proper installation of player account equipment
3.8A.11.Player cards must comply with regulations and standards
3.8A.12.Operators must ensure functioning of player account equipment and connection to pre-commitment system
3.8A.13.Offence for operator to permit gaming on gaming machine using alternative limit setting scheme

Division 4--Related agreements

3.8A.14.Application of Division
3.8A.15.Related agreement between monitoring licensee and venue operator or casino operator
3.8A.16.Related agreement between Minister and venue operator or casino operator
3.8A.17.Content of direction
3.8A.18.Direction to enter into related agreement must be complied with
3.8A.19.No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreement under section 3.8A.15 or 3.8A.16

Division 4A--Standard pre-commitment conditions

3.8A.19A.Minister may determine standard pre‑commitment conditions
3.8A.19B.Publication and effect of standard pre‑commitment conditions
3.8A.19C.No compensation for determination of standard pre‑commitment conditions

Division 5--Provision of information

3.8A.20.Application of Division
3.8A.21.Directions to monitoring licensee to provide information concerning pre‑commitment
3.8A.22.No compensation payable
3.8A.23.Provision of information for research purposes

Division 6--Confidentiality

3.8A.24.Definition
3.8A.25.Restriction on disclosure of pre-commitment information
3.8A.25A.Disclosure to courts and tribunals permitted with Ministerial approval
3.8A.26.Disclosure with consent permitted
3.8A.27.Disclosure to enforcement agencies permitted
3.8A.28.Disclosure for performance of functions
3.8A.29.Disclosure of lawfully publicly available information permitted
3.8A.30.Disclosure of de-identified information for research purposes
3.8A.31.Disclosure in relation to compliance

PART 9--GENERAL

Division 2--General

3.9.4. Prohibition on recovery of costs of investigating persons on Roll or their associates
3.9.5. Appeals
3.9.6. Injunctions to prevent contraventions etc.

PART 1--INTRODUCTION

4.1.1. Purpose
4.1.2. Definitions
4.1.3. Exemption of totalisators

PART 2--GENERAL AUTHORISATION FOR WAGERING AND BETTING

Division 1--Legality of wagering and betting

4.2.1. Wagering and approved betting competitions
4.2.1A. Conduct of betting exchanges
4.2.2. Use of totalisator lawful
4.2.3. Approval of totalisator equipment

Division 1A--Regulation of publication and use of race fields

4.2.3A. Restrictions on publication and use of race fields
4.2.3B. Application for race field publication and use approval
4.2.3C. Publication and use approval
4.2.3D. Tribunal review
4.2.3E. Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code

Division 2--Betting rules

4.2.4. Totalisator or approved betting competition not to be conducted without rules
4.2.4A. Betting exchange rules
4.2.5. Licensee to make betting rules
4.2.6. Disallowance of betting rules or betting exchange rules
4.2.7. Commission may direct licensee to deal with certain bets

Division 3--Conduct of wagering and betting by wagering and betting licensee

4.2.8. Acceptance of wagers and bets
4.2.9. Agents of licensee
4.2.10. Investigation of complaints
4.2.11. Termination of certain agent agreements

PART 3A--WAGERING AND BETTING LICENCE

Division 1AA--Interpretation

4.3A.1AA.Definitions

Division 1--Authority and number of wagering and betting licences

4.3A.1. Authority of wagering and betting licence
4.3A.2. Minister determines number of wagering and betting licences

Division 2--Licensing procedure

4.3A.3. Minister may invite applications
4.3A.4. Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for wagering and betting licence
4.3A.4A.Consent required for reports and investigation
4.3A.5. Application for licence

Division 1D--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for a wagering and betting licence.

4.3A.6. Report to Minister by Secretary on applications
4.3A.7. Determination of applications
4.3A.7A.Prohibition on improper interference
4.3A.7B.Prohibition on lobbying
4.3A.8. Issue of licence
4.3A.8A.Wagering and betting licence not personal property
4.3A.9. Licence conditions
4.3A.10.Minister may refuse to issue wagering and betting licence if related agreements not entered into
4.3A.10AA.Related agreements with wagering and betting licensee
4.3A.10AB.No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements
4.3A.10A.Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
4.3A.11.Duration of licence
4.3A.11A.Exclusivity period for licence
4.3A.12.Licence may authorise preparatory action
4.3A.13.Premium payment
4.3A.13A.Penalty interest for late payment
4.3A.13B.Recovery of amounts
4.3A.14.Publication and tabling
4.3A.15.Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with wagering and betting
4.3A.15A.Appointment of wagering and betting operator
4.3A.15B.Approval of wholly-owned subsidiary
4.3A.15C.Rights and obligations of wagering and betting operator

Division 3--Transfer of licence

4.3A.16.Transfer only under this Division
4.3A.17.Application to transfer licence
4.3A.18.Transfer of wagering and betting licence
4.3A.19.Report to Minister by Commission

Division 1B--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation by the Commission of an application to transfer a wagering and betting licence.

4.3A.20.Related agreements
4.3A.21.Publication and tabling

Division 4--Amendment and surrender of licence

4.3A.22.Request by licensee for amendment of licence
4.3A.22A.Notification of other affected licensees
4.3A.22B.Objection by other licensees
4.3A.23.Amendment of licence
4.3A.23A.Prohibition on lobbying for amendment of licence
4.3A.24.Surrender of licence

Division 5--Monitoring and disciplinary action

4.3A.26.Grounds for disciplinary action
4.3A.27.Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action
4.3A.28.Minister may take disciplinary action
4.3A.29.Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings
4.3A.30.Effect of licence suspension
4.3A.30A.Disciplinary and other action against licensee—preparatory action

Division 6--Temporary wagering and betting licence

4.3A.31.Temporary wagering and betting licence
4.3A.32.Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence

Division 1B--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for investigations by the Commission for the purposes of the Minister deciding whether or not to issue a temporary wagering and betting licence.

4.3A.32A.Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence issued for 90 days
4.3A.33.Arrangements with former licensee
4.3A.34.Further provisions for temporary licence
4.3A.34AA.Related agreements with temporary wagering and betting licensee
4.3A.34AB.No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements

Division 6A--Betting exchanges

4.3A.34A.Definitions
4.3A.34B.Approval of telecommunication devices by Commission
4.3A.34C.Licensee not to enable betting by way of a betting exchange on races, competitions or events without relevant consent
4.3A.34D.Licensee must conduct a betting exchange by way of certain telecommunication devices
4.3A.34E.Commission or controlling body may request information
4.3A.34F.Compliance with information notice
4.3A.34G.Offences by the licensee as operator of betting exchange
4.3A.34H.Offence by direct participant
4.3A.34I.Offence by a person who has an interest in the outcome of a brokered betting event
4.3A.34J.Offence by the owner of a horse to bet through betting exchange
4.3A.34K.Offence by the owner of a greyhound to bet through betting exchange

Division 6B--Requirements in relation to registered players

4.3A.34L.Verification of registered player's identity
4.3A.34M.Wagering and betting funds of registered players
4.3A.34N.Disclosure of names of registered players

Division 7--Further information-gathering powers and obligations

4.3A.35.Definitions
4.3A.36.Secretary may require further information
4.3A.37.Updating information provided to Secretary
4.3A.38.Updating information provided to Minister regarding licence application
4.3A.39.Updating licence transfer application
4.3A.39A.Directions to provide information
4.3A.39B.Directions to licensees or operators

Division 8--General

4.3A.40.Powers of Secretary

PART 4--ON-COURSE WAGERING PERMIT

Division 1--Authority of permit

4.4.1. On-course wagering permit

Division 2--Grant of permit

4.4.2. Application for permit

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for an on-course wagering permit.

4.4.3. Matters to be considered in determining application
4.4.4. Grant of permit
4.4.5. Permit is non-transferable

Division 3--Conduct of on-course wagering

4.4.6. Compliance with betting rules
4.4.7. Racing industry and licensee

Division 4--Commissions, dividends and taxes

4.4.8. Commissions
4.4.9. Dividends
4.4.10. Wagering tax
4.4.11. Hospitals and Charities Fund
4.4.12. Supervision charge

Division 5--General

4.4.13. Unclaimed refunds and dividends

PART 5--APPROVED BETTING COMPETITIONS AND SPORTS BETTING

Division 1--Preliminary

4.5.1. Definitions
4.5.2. Events and betting competitions that cannot be approved under this Part

Division 2--Approved betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound racing

4.5.3. Approval of betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound races
4.5.4. Notice of approval
4.5.5. Variation and revocation of approval

Division 3--Approval of other events for betting purposes

4.5.6. Approval of events for betting purposes
4.5.7. What kinds of events can be approved?
4.5.8. What must Commission consider in approving events?
4.5.9. Designation of sports betting events
4.5.10. Notice and publication requirements
4.5.11. Variation and revocation of approval

Division 3A--Approval of simulated racing events

4.5.11A.Approval of simulated racing events for betting purposes
4.5.11B.What must Commission consider in approving simulated racing events?
4.5.11C.Notice and publication requirements
4.5.11D.Variation and revocation of approval
4.5.11E.Approval does not limit Minister's power to approve keno game under Chapter 6A

Division 4--Approval or declaration of sports controlling bodies for sports betting purposes

4.5.12. Application for approval

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for approval under this Division.

4.5.13. Objections
4.5.14. Matters to be considered in determining applications for approval
4.5.15. Determination of applications and duration of approval
4.5.15A.Declaration of sports controlling body from another jurisdiction
4.5.16. Notice and publication requirements
4.5.17. Variation and revocation of approval or declaration
4.5.18. Surrender of approval or declaration
4.5.19. Change in situation of sports controlling body
4.5.20. Tribunal reviews

Division 5--Requirements onsports betting providers

4.5.21. What is offering a betting service?
4.5.22. Prohibition on offering betting service without agreement or determination
4.5.23. Agreement of sports controlling body
4.5.24. Application for Commission determination if no sports controlling body agreement
4.5.25. Procedure on application
4.5.26. Determination of Commission
4.5.27. Variation and revocation of determination
4.5.28. Costs of investigating applications

Division 6--Prohibition of betting contingencies relating to events

4.5.29AA.Definition
4.5.29. Commission may prohibit betting on a contingency relating to an event
4.5.30. Notice and publication requirements
4.5.31. Offence to offer bets on a contingency relating to an event

Division 7--Monitoring integrity in sports betting

4.5.32. Sports controlling body to notify Commission
4.5.33. Direction to sports controlling body to provide information about integrity mechanisms

PART 5AA--PROHIBITIONS OR CONDITIONS ON BETTING ON CONTINGENCIES

4.5AA.1.Definitions
4.5AA.2.Minister may prohibit or impose conditions on betting on contingencies
4.5AA.3.Matters to consider when prohibiting or imposing conditions on betting on contingencies
4.5AA.4.Notice and publication requirements
4.5AA.5.Taking effect of prohibition or condition
4.5AA.6.Submissions on making or varying a prohibition or condition
4.5AA.7.Disallowance of contingency betting prohibition or condition
4.5AA.8.Offences to offer bets on prohibited betting contingencies and not to comply with conditions on betting contingencies

PART 5A--BOOKMAKER AND BOOKMAKING RELATED REGISTRATIONS

4.5A.1. Definitions
4.5A.2. Application for registration as bookmaker
4.5A.3. Application for registration as bookmaker's key employee
4.5A.4. Determination of application for registration as bookmaker
4.5A.5. Determination of application for registration as bookmaker's key employee
4.5A.6. Certificate of registration and identity card
4.5A.7. Duration of registration as bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee
4.5A.8. Nominee of corporation
4.5A.9. Application of registered bookmakers to be in partnerships
4.5A.10.Approval of registered bookmakers to be in partnerships
4.5A.10A.Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of registration for a bookmaker
4.5A.11.Conditions of registration
4.5A.12.Amendment of conditions
4.5A.13.Registration renewal
4.5A.14.Disciplinary action against registered bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee
4.5A.14A.Suspension of a bookmaker's registration pending criminal proceedings
4.5A.14B.Suspension of a bookmaker's key employee's registration pending criminal proceedings
4.5A.15.Review by VCAT of registrations as a bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee
4.5A.16.Time limit for applying for review
4.5A.17.Registered bookmaker must not engage convicted person

PART 6--COMMISSIONS, DIVIDENDS AND SUPERVISION CHARGE

Division 1--Wagering

4.6.1. Commissions—wagering
4.6.2. Dividends—wagering

Division 2--Approved betting competitions

4.6.4. Commissions—approved betting competitions
4.6.5. Dividends—approved betting competitions

Division 3--Supervision charge

4.6.7A. Licensee to pay charge

Division 4--General

4.6.8. Hospitals and Charities Fund
4.6.9. Unclaimed refunds, dividends and prizes

PART 7--OFFENCES

4.7.1AA.Definition
4.7.1. Offence to display betting advertising in certain locations
4.7.1A. Exemptions
4.7.2. Offences relating to totalisators and approved betting competitions
4.7.3. Tickets purportedly issued by licensee
4.7.4. Offence related to payment of dividends or prizes
4.7.5. Inducements, cheating etc.
4.7.6. Offence to extend credit etc.
4.7.7. Gambling by intoxicated persons prohibited
4.7.8. Appropriate advertising standards required
4.7.9. Prescribed statement to be included in advertisements
4.7.10. Offence to offer inducement to open betting account

PART 8--COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Division 1--Banking, accounting and auditing

4.8.1. Application of Division
4.8.2. Banking
4.8.3. Accounts
4.8.4. Books etc. to be kept on the premises
4.8.5. Audit of books, accounts and financial statements

Division 2--Reporting

4.8.6. Submission of reports

PART 8A--HARM MINIMISATION DIRECTIONS--WAGERING SERVICE PROVIDERS

4.8A.1. Definitions
4.8A.2. Harm minimisation direction
4.8A.3. Harm minimisation requirement matters
4.8A.4. Tabling and disallowance
4.8A.5. Act prevails over harm minimisation direction
4.8A.6. Offence to not comply with a harm minimisation direction

PART 9--OTHER MATTERS

4.9.1. Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code

PART 1--INTRODUCTION

5.1.1. Purposes
5.1.2. Definitions
5.1.3. Application of Chapter

PART 2--PUBLIC LOTTERIES

Division 1--Legality of public lotteries

5.2.1. Public lotteries declared lawful
5.2.1A. Approval of computer system etc.

Division 2--Public lottery rules

5.2.2. Lottery rules
5.2.3. When do lottery rules come into force?
5.2.4. Publication and inspection of lottery rules
5.2.5. Disallowance of lottery rules

Division 3--Conduct of public lotteries

5.2.6. Supervision of public lottery draws by Commission's representative
5.2.7. Licensee to record entries
5.2.9. Licensee not to act as credit provider
5.2.10. Non-monetary prizes
5.2.11. Prohibition of certain schemes
5.2.12. Publicity concerning prizewinners

PART 3--PUBLIC LOTTERY LICENCES

Division 1AA--Interpretation

5.3.1AA.Definitions

Division 1--Number and type ofpublic lottery licences

5.3.1. Minister determines number and type of public lottery licences
5.3.2. Which public lotteries can be licensed?

Division 2--Licensing procedure

5.3.2A. Registration of interest
5.3.3. Application for licence

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for a public lottery licence.

5.3.4. Report to Minister by Commission
5.3.5. Determination of applications
5.3.5A. Prohibition on improper interference
5.3.5B. Prohibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application
5.3.6. Issue of licence

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for approval of a wholly-owned subsidiary.

5.3.7. Licence conditions
5.3.7A. Ancillary agreements
5.3.7B. Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
5.3.8. Duration of licence
5.3.8A. Licence may authorise preparatory action
5.3.9. Premium payment
5.3.10. Licence is non-transferable
5.3.11. Publication and tabling
5.3.12. Inspection of licence
5.3.13. Register of licences

Division 3--Appointing subsidiaries to conduct public lotteries

5.3.14. Appointment of subsidiaries
5.3.15. Approval of subsidiary

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for approval of a wholly-owned subsidiary.

5.3.15A.Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with public lotteries

Division 4--Amending and surrendering licences

5.3.16. Request by licensee for amendment of licence
5.3.17. Notification of other affected licensees
5.3.18. Objection by other licensees
5.3.19. Amendment of licence
5.3.19A.Prohibition on lobbying for amendment of licence
5.3.20. Surrender of licence

Division 5--Disciplinary action

5.3.21. Grounds for disciplinary action
5.3.22. Commission may recommend disciplinary action
5.3.23. Minister may take disciplinary action
5.3.24. Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings
5.3.25. Effect of licence suspension
5.3.26. Application of Division to appointed subsidiaries

Division 6--Temporary public lottery licences

5.3.27. Temporary public lottery licences
5.3.28. Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary public lottery licence
5.3.28A.Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary public lottery licence issued for 90 days
5.3.29. Arrangements with former licensee
5.3.30. Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of temporary licence

PART 4--RETURNS TO PLAYERS AND TAXES

Division 1--Returns to players

5.4.1. Returns to players

Division 2--Taxes

5.4.2. Supervision charge
5.4.3. Public lottery tax
5.4.4. Penalty interest for late payment
5.4.5. Recovery of amounts
5.4.6. Application of tax proceeds
5.4.7. Sharing tax with other jurisdictions

PART 5--COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Division 1--Financial recording and reporting

5.5.1. Licensee to keep accounts and records
5.5.2. Annual financial statements
5.5.6. Subsidiaries to comply with Division

Division 2--Other requirements

5.5.6A. Directions to provide information etc.
5.5.7. Directions to licensees
5.5.8. Claims for prize
5.5.9. Unclaimed prizes
5.5.10. Complaints

PART 7--TRADE PROMOTION LOTTERIES

Division 1--Legality of trade promotion lotteries

5.7.1. Trade promotion lotteries declared lawful
5.7.2. Conduct of trade promotion lotteries

Division 4--Compliance and offences

5.7.16AA.Definitions
5.7.16. Conducting trade promotion lottery in contravention of Act etc.
5.7.16A.Venue operators must not conduct trade promotion lotteries in relation to gaming
5.7.18A.Gaming machine play restrictions to be included trade promotion lottery advertisements
5.7.18B.Commission determinations about the manner of display of gaming machine play restrictions

Division 6--General

5.7.20. Commissioner may perform Commission's functions

PART 1--INTRODUCTION

6A.1.1. Purpose
6A.1.2. Definitions
6A.1.3. Keno linked jackpot arrangements

PART 2--KENO GAMES

Division 1--Legality of approved keno games

6A.2.1. Approved keno games conducted under this Chapter are lawful
6A.2.2. Approved keno games not subject to Chapter 3

Division 2--Conducting approved keno games

6A.2.3. Sale of tickets
6A.2.4. Agents of licensee
6A.2.4A.Termination of certain agent agreements
6A.2.5. Approval of keno system
6A.2.6. Security of certain equipment
6A.2.7. Defective machinery, equipment and computer systems
6A.2.8. Unlawful interference with keno system
6A.2.9. Use of defective keno machinery, equipment or computer system
6A.2.10.Credit and loans
6A.2.11.Keno rules
6A.2.12. Commencement of rules
6A.2.13. Publication and inspection of keno rules
6A.2.14. Disallowance of keno rules

PART 2A--APPROVAL OF KENO GAMES

6A.2A.1.Approval of keno games for betting purposes
6A.2A.2.Notice and publication requirements
6A.2A.3.Variation and revocation of approval
6A.2A.4.Approval does not limit Commission's power to approve simulated racing events under Chapter 4

PART 3--KENO LICENCE

Division 1AA--Interpretation

6A.3.1AA.Definitions

Division 1--Authority and number of keno licences

6A.3.1. Authority of keno licence
6A.3.2. Minister determines number of keno licences

Division 2--Licensing procedure

6A.3.3. Minister may invite applications
6A.3.4. Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for keno licence
6A.3.4A.Consent required for reports and investigation
6A.3.5. Application for licence

Division 1D--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for a keno licence.

6A.3.6. Report to Minister by Secretary on applications
6A.3.7. Determination of applications
6A.3.7A.Prohibition on improper interference
6A.3.7B.Prohibition on lobbying
6A.3.8. Issue of licence
6A.3.8A.Keno licence not personal property
6A.3.9. Licence conditions
6A.3.9A.Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
6A.3.10.Minister may refuse to issue keno licence if related agreements not entered into
6A.3.10A.Related agreements with keno licensee
6A.3.10B.No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements
6A.3.11.Duration of licence
6A.3.11AA.Exclusivity period for licence
6A.3.11A.Extension of licence
6A.3.12.Licence may authorise preparatory action
6A.3.13.Premium payment
6A.3.13A.Penalty interest for late payment
6A.3.13B.Recovery of amounts
6A.3.14.Publication and tabling
6A.3.15.Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with approved keno games

Division 3--Transfer of licence

6A.3.16.Transfer only under this Division
6A.3.17.Application to transfer licence
6A.3.18.Transfer of a keno licence
6A.3.19.Report to Minister by Commission

Division 1B--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation by the Commission of an application to transfer a keno licence.

6A.3.20.Related agreements
6A.3.21.Publication and tabling

Division 4--Amendment and surrender of licence

6A.3.22.Request by licensee for amendment of licence
6A.3.22A.Notification of other affected licensees
6A.3.22B.Objection by other licensees
6A.3.23.Amendment of licence
6A.3.23A.Prohibition on lobbying for amendment of licence
6A.3.24.Surrender of licence

Division 5--Monitoring and disciplinary action

6A.3.26.Grounds for disciplinary action
6A.3.27.Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action
6A.3.28.Minister may take disciplinary action
6A.3.29.Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings
6A.3.30.Effect of licence suspension
6A.3.30A.Disciplinary and other action against keno licensee—preparatory action

Division 6--Temporary keno licence

6A.3.31.Temporary keno licence
6A.3.32.Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary keno licence

Division 1B--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for investigations by the Commission for the purposes of the Minister deciding whether or not to issue a temporary keno licence.

6A.3.32A.Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary keno licence issued for 90 days
6A.3.33.Arrangements with former licensee
6A.3.34.Further provisions for temporary licence
6A.3.34A.Related agreements with temporary keno licensee
6A.3.34B.No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements

Division 6A--Requirements in relation to registered players

6A.3.34C.Definitions
6A.3.34D.Verification of registered player's identity
6A.3.34E.Keno funds of registered players
6A.3.34F.Disclosure of names of registered players

Division 7--Further information-gathering powers and obligations

6A.3.35.Definitions
6A.3.36.Secretary may require further information
6A.3.37.Updating information provided to Secretary
6A.3.38.Updating information provided to Minister regarding licence application
6A.3.39.Updating licence transfer application
6A.3.39A.Directions to provide information
6A.3.39B.Directions to licensee
6A.3.39C.Claim for prize
6A.3.39D.Unclaimed prizes

Division 8--General

6A.3.40.Powers of Secretary

PART 4--RETURNS TO PLAYERS, COMMISSION, SUPERVISION CHARGE AND FUNDS

Division 1--Returns to players

6A.4.1. Returns to players

Division 2--Commission

6A.4.2. Commission payable to sales agent

Division 3--Supervision charge

6A.4.3. Supervision charge

Division 4--Funds

6A.4.4. Hospitals and Charities Fund

PART 5--COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Division 1--Accounting records

6A.5.1. Accounting records

Division 2--Complaints

6A.5.2. Investigation of complaints

PART 6--COMPETITION AUTHORISATIONS

6A.6.1. Trade Practices Act and Competition Code

PART 7--HARM MINIMISATION DIRECTIONS--KENO GAME PROVIDERS

6A.7.1. Definitions
6A.7.2. Harm minimisation direction
6A.7.3. Harm minimisation requirement matters
6A.7.4. Tabling and disallowance
6A.7.5. Act prevails over harm minimisation direction
6A.7.6. Offence to not comply with a harm minimisation direction

PART 1--INTRODUCTION

8.1.1. Purpose
8.1.2. Definitions

PART 2--LEGALITY OF COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE GAMING

8.2.1. Community and charitable gaming declared lawful
8.2.2. Minor gaming must be in accordance with Chapter etc.
8.2.3. Permit not required for raffle where prize value $5000 or less
8.2.3A. Indexation of threshold for minor gaming permit for raffles
8.2.4. Bingo sessions conducted by or on behalf of community or charitable organisations
8.2.4A. Bingo sessions conducted by others
8.2.5. Disclosure if raffle proceeds to be paid to or for a political party

PART 3--COMMUNITY OR CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS

Division 1--Community or charitable organisations

8.3.1. Application to be declared as a community or charitable organisation
8.3.2. Commission may require further information etc.
8.3.3. Commission may make declaration
8.3.4. Can the applicant appeal?
8.3.5. Commission to determine appeal
8.3.6. Duration of declaration
8.3.6A. Renewal of declaration
8.3.7. Commission may require organisation to show cause
8.3.8. Organisation may make submissions
8.3.9. Revocation of declaration
8.3.10. Appeal to Supreme Court
8.3.11. Suspension of declaration
8.3.11A.Investigation of community or charitable organisations
8.3.11B.Provision of information

Division 2--Minor gaming permits

8.3.12. Application for minor gaming permit
8.3.13. Determination of application
8.3.14. What does a minor gaming permit authorise?
8.3.15. Duration of minor gaming permit
8.3.16. Nominee of organisation
8.3.17. Amendment of permit conditions
8.3.18. Appeal

Division 3--Disciplinary action

8.3.19. Definitions
8.3.20. Taking disciplinary action
8.3.21. Letter of censure
8.3.22. Performance of functions

PART 4--CONDUCT OF COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE GAMING

Division 1--Lucky envelopes

8.4.1. Lucky envelopes must comply with prescribed standards
8.4.2. Lucky envelopes only to be supplied to permit holder
8.4.2AA.Lucky envelopes must not be sold online

Division 2--Bingo

8.4.2A. Notification of intention to conduct or cease conducting bingo sessions
8.4.2B. Nominees
8.4.2C. Notification of large bingo prizes
8.4.2D. Bingo rules
8.4.2E. Rules binding unless Commission approves a variation
8.4.2F. Commission may require notification of bingo rules
8.4.3. Bingo equipment must comply with prescribed standards
8.4.4. Restriction on supply of bingo equipment
8.4.5. Braille bingo tickets
8.4.6. Community or charitable organisation may contract with bingo centre operator to conduct bingo
8.4.7. Expenses operators can charge for bingo
8.4.7A. Payment of prize money and cashing of cheques
8.4.7B. Bingo must not be conducted online

Division 3--Bingo pooling schemes

8.4.8. When can a pooling scheme operate?
8.4.9. Membership of pooling scheme
8.4.10. Pooling scheme rules
8.4.11. Commission may specify matters for rules
8.4.12. Disallowance of rules
8.4.13. Scheme administrator
8.4.14. Amendment of rules
8.4.15. Declaration of interest
8.4.16. Application to political parties

Division 4--Disciplinary action against community or charitable organisations in relation to bingo

8.4.17. Definitions
8.4.18. Taking disciplinary action
8.4.19. Letter of censure
8.4.20. Appeal

PART 5--BINGO CENTRES

Division 1--Licensing of bingo centre operators

8.5.1. Requirement to be licensed
8.5.2. Application for licence
8.5.3. Application procedure

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for a bingo centre operator's licence.

8.5.4. Objections
8.5.5. Responsible authority's report
8.5.6. Matters to be considered in determining applications
8.5.7. Determination of applications
8.5.7A. Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
8.5.8. Duration of licence
8.5.9. Nominee of licensee

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for approval under this section.

8.5.10. Licence non-transferable
8.5.11. Licence renewal

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for a bingo centre operator's licence.

8.5.12. Amendment of conditions
8.5.13. Disciplinary action
8.5.14. Letter of censure
8.5.15. Effect and maximum period of suspension of bingo centre operator's licence
8.5.16. Suspension of bingo centre operator's licence pending criminal proceedings
8.5.17. Licence document to be surrendered
8.5.18. Provisional bingo centre operator's licence

Division 3--Compliance requirements and monitoring

8.5.37. Accounts and financial statements
8.5.38. Returns to the Commission
8.5.42. Gaming machines in bingo centres

PART 5A--COMMERCIAL RAFFLE ORGANISERS

8.5A.1. Definition
8.5A.2. Requirement to be licensed
8.5A.3. Commission may require person to show cause
8.5A.4. Appeal
8.5A.5. Application for licence

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for a commercial raffle organiser's licence.

8.5A.6. Objections
8.5A.7. Matters to be considered in determining applications
8.5A.8. Determination of application
8.5A.8A.Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence
8.5A.9. Duration of licence
8.5A.10.Nominee of licensee

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for approval under this section.

8.5A.11.Licence non-transferable
8.5A.12.Licence renewal

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for a commercial raffle organiser's licence.

8.5A.13.Amendment of conditions
8.5A.14.Disciplinary action
8.5A.15.Letter of censure
8.5A.16.Effect and maximum period of suspension of commercial raffle organiser's licence
8.5A.17.Suspension of commercial raffle organiser's licence pending criminal proceedings
8.5A.18.Licence document to be surrendered
8.5A.19.Provisional commercial raffle organiser's licence
8.5A.23.Community or charitable organisation may contract with licensee to conduct raffle
8.5A.24.Expenses licensee can charge for raffle
8.5A.25.Promotion of raffle
8.5A.26.Accounts and financial statements
8.5A.27.Returns to the Commission

PART 6--GENERAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Division 1--Banking and records

8.6.1. Banking
8.6.2. Records

Division 2--Ongoing notification requirements

8.6.3. Change in situation of person or associate

PART 7--REVIEWS

8.7.1. Tribunal reviews

PART 8--GENERAL

8.8.1. Refusal to issue licence or permit

PART 1--INTRODUCTION

9.1.1. Purpose
9.1.2. Definitions
9.1.3. Application of Chapter

PART 2--APPLICATION OF TASMANIAN ACT

9.2.1. Tasmanian Act applies as law of Victoria
9.2.2. Amendment of Schedules

PART 3--FURTHER PROVISIONS REGULATINGONBOARD GAMING

Division 1--Legality of onboard gaming

9.3.1. Legality of onboard gaming
9.3.2. Non-applicability of other laws

Division 2--Conduct of onboard gaming

9.3.3. Limit on number of gaming machines
9.3.4. Unlawful interference with gaming equipment
9.3.5. Inducements, cheating etc.

Division 3--Taxes

9.3.6. Revenue-sharing agreement

PART 4--SUSPENSION OF CHAPTER

9.4.1. Suspension of Chapter
9A.1.1. Definitions
9A.1.2. Authority conferred by a gaming industry employee's licence
9A.1.3. Gaming industry employees to be licensed
9A.1.4. Application for gaming industry employee's licence

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application for a gaming industry employee's licence.

9A.1.5. Determination of application
9A.1.6. Conditions of gaming industry employee's licence
9A.1.7. Appeal
9A.1.8. Identification of gaming industry employee
9A.1.9. Provisional licence
9A.1.10.Duration of gaming industry employee's licence
9A.1.11.Renewal of gaming industry employee's licence
9A.1.12.Disciplinary action
9A.1.13.Suspension of gaming industry employee's licence in connection with criminal proceedings
9A.1.14.Effect etc. of suspension
9A.1.15.Return of licence on suspension or cancellation
9A.1.16.Termination of employment on suspension or cancellation of licence
9A.1.17.Licensee to provide information relating to licence
9A.1.18.Compulsory training for certain gaming industry employees
9A.1.19.Venue operator may perform duties of gaming industry employee
9A.1.20.Volunteers at bingo centres
9A.1.21.Casino employees
9A.1.22.Change in situation of licensees

PART 1--THE COMMISSION'S FUNCTIONS

Division 1--General functions

10.1.4. Functions of Commission
10.1.5A.Standards for approvals of technical equipment and systems
10.1.5B.Standards relating to certain matters
10.1.5C.Operational requirements

Division 6--Confidentiality

10.1.29.Definitions
10.1.30.General duty of confidentiality
10.1.31.Disclosure in legal proceedings
10.1.32.Other permitted disclosures
10.1.33.Aggregation of statistical information
10.1.34.Third party disclosures

PART 1A--THE MINISTER AND THE SECRETARY

10.1A.1.Nomination of assistants and advisers
10.1A.2.Directions to licence holders to provide information for policy development
10.1A.3.Delegation of certain reporting functions of Secretary

PART 2A--REVIEW PANEL

Division 1--Introduction

10.2A.1.Definitions

Division 2--Establishment and functions

10.2A.2.Establishment of Review Panel
10.2A.3.Functions and powers of Review Panel

Division 3--Membership of Review Panel

10.2A.4.Membership of Review Panel
10.2A.5.Chairperson
10.2A.6.Other members
10.2A.7.Vacancies and resignation
10.2A.8.Acting chairperson

Division 4--Procedure of Review Panel

10.2A.9.Meetings
10.2A.10.Reports
10.2A.11.Publication of Review Panel reports
10.2A.12.Direction in response to Review Panel's reports

PART 3--FUNDS

Division 1--Community Support Fund

10.3.1. Community Support Fund
10.3.2. Payments into Community Support Fund
10.3.3. Payments from the Community Support Fund
10.3.3A.Additional payment from the Community Support Fund

Division 2--Mental Health Fund

10.3.4. Mental Health Fund
10.3.5. Payments into the Mental Health Fund
10.3.6. Payments from the Mental Health Fund

Division 3--Gambling Harm Response Fund

10.3.7. Gambling Harm Response Fund
10.3.8. Payments into the Gambling Harm Response Fund
10.3.9. Payments from the Gambling Harm Response Fund

PART 4--INVESTIGATIONS AND INFORMATION GATHERING BY THE COMMISSION

Division 1--Investigation of applications

10.4.1. Application of Division
10.4.2. Investigation of application
10.4.3. Photographs, finger prints and palm prints
10.4.4. Police inquiry and report
10.4.5. Commission may require further information etc.
10.4.6. Updating of application
10.4.7. Costs of investigating applications

Division 1B--Investigations of transfers of monitoring licence, wagering and betting licence and keno licence and temporary licensing

10.4.7I.Definitions
10.4.7J.Investigations and inquiries
10.4.7K.Photographs, finger prints and palm prints
10.4.7L.Police inquiry and report
10.4.7M.Commission may require further information
10.4.7N.Updating information
10.4.7O.Costs of investigating

Division 1C--Investigations of persons for suitability for invitation, and to apply, for monitoring licence, wagering and betting licence or keno licence

10.4.7P.Definitions
10.4.7Q.Investigations and inquiries
10.4.7R.Photographs, finger prints and palm prints
10.4.7S.Police inquiry and report
10.4.7T.Commission may require further information
10.4.7U.Updating information
10.4.7V.Costs of investigating
10.4.7W.Service agreement
10.4.7X.Powers of Secretary

Division 1D--Investigations of applications for monitoring licence, wagering and betting licence or keno licence

10.4.7Y.Definitions
10.4.7Z.Investigations and inquiries
10.4.7ZA.Photographs, finger prints and palm prints
10.4.7ZB.Police inquiry and report
10.4.7ZC.Commission may require further information
10.4.7ZD.Updating information
10.4.7ZE.Costs of investigating
10.4.7ZF.Service agreement
10.4.7ZG.Powers of Secretary

Division 2--General investigatory powers of Commission

10.4.8. Definitions
10.4.10.Provision of information

Division 3--Information gathering for law enforcement purposes

10.4.11.Information gathering for law enforcement purposes

PART 4A--MONITORING OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH ASSOCIATES

Division 1--Interpretation

10.4A.1.Definitions
10.4A.2.Relevant interests
10.4A.3.References to the Corporations Act

Division 2--Notifications in relation to associates

10.4A.4.Change in situation of gambling industry participants, associates etc.
10.4A.5.Notification of Commission of persons who are likely to become associates
10.4A.6.Notification of Commission of persons who have become associates

Division 3--Commission approval

10.4A.7.Prior Commission approval required before certain persons become associates

Division 1--of Part 4 of Chapter 10 provides for the investigation of an application to approve a person to become an associate of a gambling industry participant.

Division 4--Termination of associations, warnings and undertakings

10.4A.8.Termination of association
10.4A.9.Written warnings and undertakings in relation to conduct of associates

Division 5--Forfeiture and sale of shares in gambling industry participants

10.4A.10.Disposal, forfeiture etc. of shares
10.4A.11.Sale of forfeited shares

Division 6--Investigations for purposes of Divisions 4 and 5

10.4A.12.Investigation of associates and others
10.4A.13.Provision of information to Commission
10.4A.14.Reports to Minister

PART 5--COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

Division 1--Inspectors

10.5.4. Police may perform functions of inspectors
10.5.5. Responsibilities of inspectors while on duty

Division 2--Functions of inspectors

10.5.7. Functions of inspectors
10.5.8. Right of entry
10.5.9. Powers of inspectors
10.5.10.Power to require names and addresses
10.5.11.Inspector to investigate complaints
10.5.12.Search warrants
10.5.13.Announcement before entry
10.5.14.Copy of warrant to be given to occupier or person in charge of vehicle
10.5.14B.Application of Division to personal electronic devices

Division 3--Offences

10.5.15.Offences relating to obstruction of inspectors
10.5.16.False or misleading information
10.5.17.Impersonation of inspectors or commissioners
10.5.18.Bribery of authorised person
10.5.19.Protection against self-incrimination

Division 4--Infringement notices

10.5.20.Power to serve a notice
10.5.21.Prescribed infringement penalty
10.5.27.Proof of prior convictions

Division 5--Forfeiture

10.5.28.Forfeiture
10.5.29.Seizure and forfeiture of equipment

Division 6--Prosecutions and evidentiary provisions

10.5.30.Offences by bodies
10.5.31.Proceedings
10.5.32.Evidence

PART 6--SELF EXCLUSION PROGRAMS ANDRESPONSIBLE GAMBLING CODES OF CONDUCT

Division 1--Self-exclusion programs

10.6.1. Ministerial direction about self-exclusion programs
10.6.2. Change in Ministerial direction about self‑exclusion programs
10.6.3. Review of direction about self-exclusion programs
10.6.4. Regulations prevail over direction

Division 2--Responsible GamblingCodes of Conduct

10.6.5. Definition
10.6.6. Ministerial direction about Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct
10.6.7. Change in Ministerial direction about Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct
10.6.8. Review of direction about Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct
10.6.9. Regulations prevail over direction

PART 7--MINORS

10.7.1. Definitions
10.7.2. Application of Part
10.7.3. Offences in respect of allowing a minor to gamble
10.7.4. Offence to assist minor to gamble
10.7.5. Offence by minor to gamble
10.7.6. Offences in respect of minors in a gaming machine area or casino
10.7.7. Offence by minor to enter gaming machine area or casino
10.7.8. Offence by minor using false evidence of age
10.7.9. Notices to be displayed
10.7.10.Supervision of vending machines
10.7.11.No offence if gambling employee a minor
10.7.12.Defences
10.7.13.Proof of age may be required

PART 1--ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Division 1--Service of documents

11.1.1. Service of documents on Commission
11.1.2. Service of documents on other persons

Division 2--Records and forms

11.1.3. Records not kept in writing
11.1.4. Sufficient compliance with approved forms

Division 3--General

11.1.5. Destruction of finger prints and palm prints
11.1.6. Refund of fees
11.1.7. Supreme Court—limitation of jurisdiction
11.1.8. No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of licence

PART 2--REGULATIONS

11.2.1. Regulations

PART 2--TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

12.2.1. Transitional provisions
SCHEDULE 1
SCHEDULE 2
SCHEDULE 3
SCHEDULE 4
SCHEDULE 5
SCHEDULE 7
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