Part 2

Abolition of the Horserace Betting Levy System

Abolition of levy
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1
The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument—
a
repeal any of sections 24 to 30 of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (levy);
b
repeal a provision of the Horserace Betting Levy Act 1969 (c. 14);
c
repeal a provision of the Horserace Betting Levy Act 1981 (c. 30);
d
provide for the Horserace Betting Levy Board to cease to exist.
2
An order under subsection (1) may—
a
repeal different provisions at different times;
b
repeal a provision generally or only to a specified extent;
c
make consequential provision (which may include provision amending or repealing an enactment, in addition to the provision made by section 17 and Schedule 4).
3
An order under subsection (1) may make transitional provision or savings, which may include provision—
a
modifying the effect of a provision pending its repeal;
b
about the conduct of the Horserace Betting Levy Board pending the repeal of section 24 of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963;
c
about the conduct of the Bookmakers' Committee pending the repeal of section 26 of that Act;
d
about the conduct of an appeal tribunal pending the repeal of section 29 of that Act.
4
An order under subsection (1) shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.