Part I

AUTHORISATION AND REGULATION OF THE NATIONAL LOTTERY

Control by the Secretary of State

Regulations as to the promotion of lotteries.
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1
The Secretary of State may by regulations make such provision in relation to the promotion of lotteries that form part of the National Lottery as he considers necessary or expedient.
2
Such regulations may in particular impose requirements or restrictions as to—
a
the minimum age of persons to whom or by whom tickets or chances may be sold;
b
the places, circumstances or manner in which tickets or chances may be sold or persons may be invited to buy them;
c
the information that must appear in an advertisement for a lottery;
d
the places, circumstances or manner in which signs relating to a lottery may be displayed.
3
In subsection (2) “tickets” includes any document providing evidence of a person’s claim to participate in the chances of a lottery.
4
Regulations under this section may make different provision for different areas.