Part 4

Owners and officers of regulated clubs: suitability etc

Determinations relating to incumbent owners and officers

Opportunity to make representations about proposed negative findings
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1
If the IFR is minded to make a negative finding under section 34 or 35 in relation to an individual, the IFR must—
a
give notice of that fact to the individual and to the club, and
b
have regard to any representations made by the individual or the club in accordance with the notice.
2
In this section, “negative finding” means—
a
in relation to a determination under section 34(1), a finding that the individual does not meet the individual ownership fitness criteria;
b
in relation to a determination under section 34(2), a finding that the individual does have a source of wealth which is connected to serious criminal conduct;
c
in relation to a determination under section 35(1), a finding that the individual does not meet the officer fitness criteria.
3
A notice under subsection (1) must—
a
explain why the IFR is minded to make the negative finding,
b
invite the individual or the club to make representations about the proposed finding, and
c
specify the means by which, and the period within which, such representations must be made.
4
The period for making representations must be a period of not less than 14 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.