Explanatory Notes

Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 25

28 October 2004

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Abolition of the Horserace Betting Levy System

Section 15: Abolition of levy

55.Section 15 enables the Secretary of State, by order made by statutory instrument, to abolish the Levy Board and the levy system. Subsection (2) makes it clear that orders may be made in stages. Orders under section 15(1) will be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.