Part 10

Gaming Machines

Exceptions

Single-machine supply and maintenance permits
250
1
A person does not commit an offence under section 33 or 243(1) by reason only of the fact that he supplies, repairs, installs or maintains a gaming machine or part of a gaming machine in accordance with a permit under this section.
2
A person may apply to the Commission for a permit authorising him to supply, repair, install or maintain a gaming machine or part of a gaming machine.
3
An application under this section must—
a
be made in writing,
b
specify the gaming machine or part in relation to which the permit is sought,
c
give such details of the activity in relation to which the permit is sought as the Commission may direct,
d
be in such form, and contain such other information, as the Commission may direct, and
e
be accompanied by the prescribed fee.
4
On consideration of an application under this section the Commission may—
a
grant the application and issue a permit to the applicant, or
b
refuse the application.
5
The Commission may grant an application under this section only if satisfied that the licensing objectives are irrelevant to the activity for which the permit is sought.
6
A permit under this section must specify—
a
a period, not exceeding one year, during which it has effect,
b
the machine or part to which it relates, and
c
the activities which it authorises.
7
A permit under this section may be subject to a condition attached by the Commission.
8
In subsection (3)(e) “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.
S. 250 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)