Gaming machines
I1I27Offence of inviting, etc. person under 18 to play gaming machine
1
After Article 124 of the 1985 Order insert—
Prohibition on inviting, etc. person under 18 to play gaming machine124A
1
Any person who invites, causes or permits an individual under the age of 18 to play a gaming machine, other than a lower limit gaming machine, is guilty of an offence.
2
In any proceedings against a person for an offence under paragraph (1), it is a defence to prove that there was good reason to believe that the person under the age of 18 had attained that age.
3
In paragraph (1) a “lower limit gaming machine” means a gaming machine—
a
which is installed on premises in respect of which there is in force an amusement permit; and
b
in respect of which the condition in Article 108(7) is observed.
2
In Schedule 18 to the 1985 Order (Table of offences with mode of prosecution and punishments) after the entry relating to Article 124(4) insert the following entry—
124A(1).
Inviting, etc. person under 18 to play gaming machine
Summary.
Level 5 or imprisonment for 6 months or both.