Victorian Numbered Acts

GAMBLING REGULATION FURTHER AMENDMENT ACT 2009 (NO. 58 OF 2009) - SECT 98

    (1)     In section 6A.3.31(1) of the Principal Act, after "may" insert ", subject to subsection (1A),".

    (2)     After section 6A.3.31(1) of the Principal Act insert —

    "(1A)     The Minister may, in accordance with subsection (2A), issue a temporary keno licence and appoint a temporary keno licensee for a period of 90 days.".

    (3)     For section 6A.3.31(2) of the Principal Act substitute —

    "(2)     The Minister may issue a temporary keno licence under subsection (1) only if satisfied that—

        (a)     the issue of the temporary licence     is in the public interest; and

        (b)     the proposed licensee and each associate of the proposed licensee is a suitable person to be concerned in, or associated with, the management and operation of a keno business.

    (2A)     The Minister may issue a temporary keno licence under subsection (1A) only if satisfied that—

        (a)     the issue of the temporary licence     is in the public interest; and

        (b)     the proposed licensee is a suitable person to be concerned in the management and operation of a keno business, taking into account the period of time for which the licence is issued.".

    (4)     In section 6A.3.31(3) of the Principal Act, for "A" substitute "Subject to subsections (1A)
and (2A), a".

    (5)     In section 6A.3.31(4) of the Principal Act, after "licence" insert "under subsection (1)".

    (6)     After section 6A.3.31(4) of the Principal Act insert —

    "(4A)     In considering whether to issue a temporary licence under subsection (1A), the Minister—

        (a)     may consult any person the Minister considers appropriate; and

        (b)     is entitled to rely on any findings or recommendations contained in the report of the Commission under section 6A.3.32A.".