SCHEDULE 4Transitional provisions

PART 10Conversion of permits under section 34 of the Gaming Act 1968 into family entertainment centre gaming machine permits

Effect of cancellation of section 34 permit97

1

Where—

a

a person makes an application for a FEC gaming machine permit which meets the conditions in paragraphs (a) to (c) of paragraph 95(1), and

b

the section 34 permit by virtue of which he qualifies as an existing family entertainment centre operator is cancelled,

the licensing authority must reject the application.

2

Where despite sub-paragraph (1) the licensing authority purport to grant the FEC gaming machine permit in respect of which the application is made, the permit is to be of no effect.

3

Where the section 34 permit is cancelled after the licensing authority have issued the FEC gaming machine permit in pursuance of paragraph 95(1), the permit is to lapse on the date on which the section 34 permit is cancelled.