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Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022

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Offence of inviting, etc. person under 18 to play gaming machineN.I.

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7.—(1) After Article 124 of the 1985 Order insert—

Prohibition on inviting, etc. person under 18 to play gaming machine

124A⁠.(1) Any person who invites, causes or permits an individual under the age of 18 to play a gaming machine, other than a lower limit gaming machine, is guilty of an offence.

(2) In any proceedings against a person for an offence under paragraph (1), it is a defence to prove that there was good reason to believe that the person under the age of 18 had attained that age.

(3) In paragraph (1) a “lower limit gaming machine” means a gaming machine—

(a)which is installed on premises in respect of which there is in force an amusement permit; and

(b)in respect of which the condition in Article 108(7) is observed..

(2) In Schedule 18 to the 1985 Order (Table of offences with mode of prosecution and punishments) after the entry relating to Article 124(4) insert the following entry—

124A(1).Inviting, etc. person under 18 to play gaming machineSummary.Level 5 or imprisonment for 6 months or both..

Commencement Information

I1S. 7 not in operation at Royal Assent, see s. 17(3)

I2S. 7 in operation at 1.10.2023 by S.R. 2023/74, art. 2, Sch.

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