C3C2C4Part 5Operating Licences
Pt. 5 modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 50
Pt. 5 modified by SI 2006/3272 art. 8(4)-(9) (as inserted (16.8.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2169), arts. 1(1), 5)
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I1C3C1C2115C3C2Forfeiture
1
Where the holder of an operating licence is convicted of a relevant offence by or before a court in Great Britain the court may order forfeiture of the licence.
2
Forfeiture under this section shall be on such terms (which may include terms as to suspension) as may be specified by—
a
the court which orders forfeiture,
b
a court to which an appeal against the conviction, or against any order made on the conviction, has been or could be made, or
c
the High Court, if hearing proceedings relating to the conviction.
3
Subject to any express provision made under subsection (2), an operating licence shall cease to have effect on the making of a forfeiture order under subsection (1).
4
The terms on which a forfeiture order is made under this section shall, in particular, include a requirement that the licensee deliver to the Commission, within such time as the order may specify—
a
the licence, or
b
a statement explaining why it is not reasonably practicable to produce the licence.
5
As soon as is reasonably practicable after making an order for forfeiture under this section the court shall notify the Commission.
Pt. 5 modified (1.1.2007) by The Gambling Act 2005 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3272), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 72