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Section 16.
1E+W+SThe totalisator shall [F1comply] with the prescribed conditions.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 5 para. 1 substituted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, art. 7(2)
2E+W+SThe person, whether the occupier of the track or a person authorised in that behalf in writing by that occupier, by whom the totalisator is operated (in this Schedule referred to as “the operator”) shall take all such steps as are necessary to secure that, so long as the totalisator is in use, it is in proper working order and is properly operated.
3E+W+SThe operator shall, before receiving any bets in connection with any race, post in a conspicuous position on the track [F2or, where bets may be made by means of the totaliser in more than one distinct area of the track, in each such area]a notice showing the minimum stake (hereinafter referred to as “the betting unit”) which will be accepted at the totalisator from persons betting on that race; and that notice shall also—
(a)specify [F3, prominently and in easily legible print,] the percentage F4. . . which will be deducted by the operator from amounts staked by means of the totalisator; and
(b)if the terms on which the operator invites persons to bet include such a condition as is mentioned in paragraph 6 of this Schedule, specify the time referred to in that paragraph [F5: and]
[F5(c)specify such other particulars of the said terms as may be prescribed.]
F6. . .
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 5 para. 3 inserted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1996/3231, art. 7(3)(b)(i).
F3Words in Sch. 5 para. 3(a) inserted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1996/3231, art. 7(3)(b)(ii).
F4Words in Sch. 5 para. 3 repealed (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, arts. 7(3)(a)(i), 8, Sch. 2.
F5Sch. 5 para. 3(c) and word inserted by Betting, Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 1985 (c. 18, SIF 12:1), s. 2(3)
F6Words repealed (7.1.1996) by virtue of S.I. 1995/3231, arts. 7(3)(a)(ii), 8, Sch. 2.
4E+W+SThe operator shall, in the case of any bets made by means of the totalisator on any race or combination of races—
(a)deduct from the aggregate amount staked—
(i)any sums payable by the operator by way of the [F7general betting duty] in respect of those bets; and
(ii)subject to paragraph 5 of this Schedule, the percentage specified in the notice posted in pursuance of paragraph 3 thereof; and
(b)subject to [F8paragraphs 4C to 6] of this Schedule, distribute the whole of the remainder of that amount among the persons making such of those bets as are winning bets.
Textual Amendments
F7Words substituted by Finance Act 1966 (c. 18), s. 12(6)(b)
F8Words in Sch. 5 para. 4(b) substituted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, art. 7(4)
[F94AE+W+SThe terms on which the operator invites persons to bet on any race or combination of races on the track by means of the totalisator may include a condition that, in the event of there being no winning bets on that race or those races, the aggregate amount staked thereon by way of bets made by means of the totalisator (less any deductions made in pursuance of paragraph 4(a) of this Schedule) shall be carried over to a subsequent race or combination of races on the track by being added to the aggregate amount staked thereon by way of bets so made; and nothing in section 16(1) of this Act shall be construed as precluding the totalisator from being so operated as to allow any such amount to be carried over as aforesaid from one day to another.]
Textual Amendments
[F104BE+W+SWhere, in accordance with such a condition as is mentioned in paragraph 4A of this Schedule, any amount is to be added to the aggregate amount staked by way of bets made by means of the totalisator on any race or combination of races, that amount shall be disregarded for the purpose of making any deduction required by paragraph 4(a) of this Schedule.]
Textual Amendments
[F114C(1)This paragraph applies where the amount payable in respect of each betting unit staked by a person winning a bet is or includes a fraction of the betting unit where is not one or more tenths of that unit.E+W+S
(2)Where the fraction is less than a twentieth of the betting unit, the operator may retain it.
(3)Where the fraction is more than a tenth of the betting unit, but exceeds the next lower tenth of that unit by less than a twentieth of that unit, the operator may retain so much of it as exceeds that tenth of that unit.
(4)Otherwise, the amount payable in respect of each betting unit staked by a person winning a bet shall be deemed to be increased —
(a)to the next higher tenth of the betting unit; or
(b)where the fraction concerned exceeds nine tenths of the betting unit, to the next multiple of that unit.]
Textual Amendments
F11Sch. 5 para. 4C inserted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, art. 7(5)
[F125E+W+SWhere the amount payable in respect of each betting unit staked by a person winning a bet [F13, after any rounding under paragraph 4C of this Schedule,] is or includes a fraction of a new penny, then—
(a)if that fraction does not exceed one-half, it may be retained by the operator; but
(b)if that fraction exceeds one-half, the amount payable in respect of each betting unit staked by the said person shall be deemed to be increased to the nearest multiple of a new penny.]
Textual Amendments
F12Para. 5 substituted by Decimal Currency Act 1969 (c. 19), Sch. 2 para. 17
F13Words in Sch. 5 para. 5 inserted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, art. 7(6)
6E+W+SThe terms on which the operator invites persons to bet by means of the totalisator may include a condition entitling the operator to retain any sum payable to a person winning a bet unless the money won on the bet is claimed before such time, [F14being a time not falling within the period of 7 days beginning with the day after that of] the conclusion of the race, or as the case may be, of the last of the races, in connection with which the bet was made, as may have been specified in the notice posted in pursuance of paragraph 3 of this Schedule.
Textual Amendments
F14Words in Sch. 5 para. 6 substituted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, art. 7(7)
7E+W+SThe licensing authority, that is to say, the authority by whom any track betting licence in respect of the track falls to be granted, shall appoint a qualified accountant (hereinafter in this Schedule referred to as “the accountant”) who shall be charged with the duty of examining and certifying the accounts relating to the operation of the totalisator and, after consultation with the accountant, shall also appoint an experienced mechanician (hereinafter in this Schedule referred to as “the technical adviser”) who shall act as technical adviser to the accountant and be charged with the duty of advising him as to the condition of the totalisator and all matters connected with the operation thereof.
8E+W+SF15. . . The accountant and the technical adviser shall hold office on such terms (including terms as to remuneration) as may be determined by the licensing authority after consultation with the occupier of the track, and the remuneration of the accountant and the technical adviser shall be payable by the licensing authority; but so much of that remuneration as is paid to the accountant or the technical adviser in respect of the performance of his functions under this Schedule in relation to the totalisator and is attributable to any period during which a track betting licence was in force in respect of the track shall be recoverable by the licensing authority as a debt due to them from the holder of that licence.
Textual Amendments
F15Words in Sch. 5 para. 8 repealed (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, art. 8, Sch.2
[F169E+W+SThe totalisator shall not be operated on any day unless the accountant has been given not less than 48 hours notice in writing that it is intended that betting should take place on that day by means of the totalisator.]
Textual Amendments
F16SCh. 5 para. 9 substituted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, art. 7(9)
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Textual Amendments
F17Sch. 5 para. 10 repealed (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, arts. 7(10), 8, Sch.2
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Textual Amendments
F18Sch. 5 para. 10A repealed (7.1.1996) by virtue of S.I. 1995/3231, arts. 7(10), 8, Sch.2
11(1)The accountant, the technical adviser and their respective servants authorised in that behalf in writing may at all reasonable times enter the premises in which the totalisator is set up and examine any part of the mechanism and test and watch the working thereof, and may require the operator or any servant of his to give to them all such information, and to produce to them all such accounts, books and other documents, as they deem necessary for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Schedule are being complied with.E+W+S
(2)Every person who—
(a)obstructs any of the persons upon whom powers are conferred by the foregoing sub-paragraph in the excercise of any of those powers; or
(b)neglects or refuses to give to any of the said persons any such information, or to produce to him any such document, as may have been called for by him in pursuance of the said sub-paragraph; or
(c)knowingly gives to any of the said persons any information which is false or misleading,
shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine exceeding fifty pounds.
[F1912(1)The operator shall, within seven days after the close of each month, submit to the accountant for examination by him a complete statement of account for that month.E+W+S
(2)The statement required by sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph shall—
(a)specify, in relation to any amount carried over from one race or combination of races to another in accordance with such a condition as is mentioned in paragraph 4A of this Schedule —
(i)the amount carried over; and
(ii)the date of the race or combination of races to which it is carried over; and
(b)give all such other information as the accountant may require for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Schedule have been complied with.]
Textual Amendments
F19Sch. 5 para. 12 substituted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, art. 7(11)
13E+W+SThe accountant shall examine the statements of account submitted to him under the last foregoing paragraph and shall, so often as he thinks proper, consult with the technical adviser and carry out, or cause to be carried out, such inspections as either of them deem necessary for the purpose of ascertaining whether the provisions of this Schedule are being complied with, and shall forthwith make a report to the licensing authority if he has reason to believe that the totalisator no longer complies with the prescribed conditions, or is not being kept in proper working order, or is not being properly operated, or if in his opinion any of the provisions of this Schedule are not being complied with.
14E+W+SThe accountant shall retain for a period of two years all statements of account submitted to him as aforesaid and shall at any time during that period give facilities for their examination by any person authorised in that behalf by the licensing authority.
15E+W+SWithout prejudice to his duties under the foregoing paragraphs, the accountant shall, as soon as may be after the close of each calendar year, audit the accounts of the operator for the year and, if such be the fact, certify thereon that satisfactory statements of account have been submitted to him monthly in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 12 of this Schedule and have been examined by him, and that to the best of his information and belief, formed after consultation with the technical adviser, the accounts for the year are complete and accurate and the totalisator complies with the prescribed conditions and has throughout the year been maintained in proper working order and properly operated in accordance with the provisions of this Schedule; and the operator shall forthwith cause the accounts and certificate to be printed and, subject to paragraph 16 of this Schedule, shall transmit two copies thereof to the licensing authority, who shall cause one of those copies to be deposited at their offices for inspection at any time during office hours by any member of the public free of charge.
16E+W+SWhere by virtue of paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 to this Act the licensing authority are a joint committee such as are mentioned in paragraph 1 (4) of Schedule 2 to this Act, the operator shall transmit to the licensing authority such number of copies of the accounts and certificate referred to in paragraph 15 of this Schedule as are sufficient to enable the licensing authority to keep one copy at their offices for the purposes of record and to deposit for inspection as mentioned in that paragraph one copy at their offices and one copy at the offices of each council whose functions under Schedule 3 to this Act are delegated to that committee.
17E+W+SWithout prejudice to paragraph 11(2) of this Schedule, if the operator contravenes any of the provisions of this Schedule other than the said paragraph 11(2) he shall be guilty of an offence.
[F2018(1)In relation to the operation of the totalisator for effecting betting transactions under a licensed inter-track betting scheme, this Schedule shall have effect with the following modifications.E+W+S
(2)Where the operation is in connection with racing on the track where the totalisator is situated, the references in paragraphs 4 and 4B to the totalisator shall be construed as references to any totalisator on a track participating in the inter-track betting scheme.
(3)Where the operation is in connection with racing on a track other than the track where the totalisator is situated—
(a)the references in paragraph 3(a) and (b) to the operator shall be construed as references to the operator of the totalisator on the track where the racing takes place; and
(b)paragraphs 4 and 4B to 6 shall be omitted.
(4)In paragraph 4A—
(a)references to a race or combination of races on the track shall be construed as references to a race or combination of races in relation to which betting takes place under the inter-track betting scheme; and
(b)references to bets made by means of the totalisator shall be construed as references to bets made under the inter-track betting scheme.
(5)In paragraph 13, the reference to the licensing authority shall be construed as including a reference to the authority by whom the inter-track betting scheme is licensed.]
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 5 para. 18 inserted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, art. 5(5)
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