Gaming Act 1968 (repealed) (Version in vigour from 2007-09-01 to )

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Coming into Force	01 September 2007

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Gaming Act 1968 (repealed)
Part I: Gaming Elsewhere than on Premises Licensed or Registered under Part II of this Act

1: Gaming to which Part I applies.
2: Nature of game.
3: No charge for taking part in gaming.
4: No levy on stakes or winnings.
5: Gaming in public places.
6: General provisions as to gaming on premises licensed for retail sale of liquor.
7: Special provisions as to persons under 18.
8: Offences under Part I.

Part II: Gaming on Premises Licensed or Registered under this Part of this Act

9: Gaming to which Part II applies.
10: Gaming Board for Great Britain.
11: Provisions as to licensing and registration.
12: Who may participate in gaming to which Part II applies.
13: Restrictions on games to be played.
14: Charges for taking part in gaming.
15: Levy on stakes or winnings.
16: Provision of credit for gaming.
17: Exclusion of persons under 18.
18: Gaming on Sundays.
19: Approval by Board of certain persons connected with gaming.
20: Special provisions as to bingo clubs.
21: special provisions as to gaming for prizes.
22: Further power to regulate licensed club premises.
23: Offences under Part II.
24: Power of court to make disqualification order on conviction of certain offences.
25: Supplementary provisions as to disqualification orders.

Part III: Gaming by Means of Machines

Introductory

26: Scope of Part III.

Sale, supply and maintenance of machines

27: General restrictions.
28: Restrictions as to terms and conditions.
29: Application of ss. 27 and 28 to concessionaires.

Use of machines for gaming on premises licensed or registered under this Act

30: Registration under Part III.
31: Use of machines by virtue of licence or registration.
32: Power for licensing authority to authorise more than two machines.

Use of machines for gaming by way of amusement with prizes

33: Use of machines at non-commercial entertainments.
34: Other uses of machines for amusement purposes.

General restriction on other gaming by means of machines

35: Use of machines not falling within ss. 31 to 34.

Supplementary provisions

36: Removal of money from machines.
37: Regulations with respect to machines and records.
38: Offences under Part III.
39: Penalties under Part III.

Part IV: Miscellaneous and Supplementary Provisions

40: Special charges for play at certain clubs and institutes.
41: Gaming at entertainments not held for private gain.
42: Restrictions on advertisements relating to gaming.
43: Provision for inspectors and rights of entry and related rights.
44: Local authority not to maintain or contribute to premises licensed under Part II.
45: Offences by bodies corporate.
46: Forfeiture.
47: Service of documents.
48: Financial provisions.
49: Provision of information by licensing authorities and sheriff clerks.
50: Annual report of Board.
51: Regulations and orders.
51A: Meaning of “private gain” in relation to non-commercial entertainments.
52: Interpretation.
53: Minor and consequential amendments, and repeals.
54: Short title, extent and commencement.

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1 Section 10.
Provisions as to Gaming Board for Great Britain

SCHEDULE 2 Section 11(1).
Grant, Renewal, Cancellation and Transfer of Licences

Introductory
Certificate of consent for purposes of application for licence
Application for grant of licence (general provisions)
Application for grant of licence (initial period)
Application for renewal of licence
Proceedings on application for grant or renewal
Grounds for refusal to grant or renew licence
Restrictions attached to licence
Regulations under section 22(3)
Notification of advice given by Board
Appeal in England or Wales by applicant
Appeal in England or Wales by Board
Appeal in Scotland by applicant
Appeal in Scotland by Board
Revocation by Board of certificate of consent
Application for continuance of certificate following change of controller of body corporate.
Cancellation of licence by licensing authority or court
Disqualification order on cancellation of licence
Form and duration of licence
Certificate of consent for purposes of application for transfer of licence
Transfer of licence
Revocation of certificate after transfer of licence
Payment of fees
Notification of change in directors of body corporate holding licence
Notification of change in shareholding in public company
Relinquishment of licence

SCHEDULE 3 Section 11(2).
Registration of Members’ Clubs under Part II in England and Wales

Introductory
Application for registration
Application for renewal of registration
Proceedings on application for registration or renewal of registration
Grounds for refusal to register or to renew registration
Restriction attached to registration
Appeal by applicant
Appeal by Board
Cancellation of registration
Issue and duration of registration certificates
Payment of fees
Relinquishment of registration

SCHEDULE 4 Section 11(2).
Registration of Members’ Clubs under Part II in Scotland

Introductory
Application for registration
Application for renewal of registration
Proceedings on application for registration or renewal of registration
Grounds for refusal to register or to renew registration
Restrictions attached to registration
Cancellation of registration
Issue and duration of registration certificates
No appeal against determination of sheriff
Payment of fees
Relinquishment of registration

SCHEDULE 5 Section 19.
Procedure for Approval by Board

Part I: Issue and Revocation of Certificates of Approval
Part II: Pending Applications

SCHEDULE 6 Section 27.
Certificates and Permits under Section 27

Issue and renewal of certificates
Revocation of certificate
Payment of fees
Grant of permits
Supplementary provisions

SCHEDULE 7 Section 30.
Registration under Part III in England and Wales

Introductory
Application for registration
Application for renewal of registration
Proceedings on application for registration or renewal of registration
Grounds for refusal to register or to renew registration
Appeal by applicant
Cancellation of registration
Issue and duration of registration certificate
Payment of fees
Relinquishment of registration

SCHEDULE 8 Section 30.
Registration under Part III in Scotland

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