In paragraph 9 of Schedule 3 to the M1Gaming Act 1968 (grounds on which, in England and Wales, the licensing authority may refuse renewal of registration of club or institute under Part II of that Act), the following shall be added after sub-paragraph (e):—

“(f)

that any bingo duty payable in respect of bingo played on the premisesd remains unpaid;

and where the authority entertain an application for the renewal of registration and are satisfied that any bingo duty remains unpaid, they shall refuse the application.”