Gambling Act 2005

289Prize gaming permitsE+W+S

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(1)A person does not commit an offence under section 33 or 37 by providing facilities for prize gaming if—

(a)the gaming satisfies the conditions specified in section 293, and

(b)the facilities are provided in accordance with a prize gaming permit.

(2)A prize gaming permit is a permit issued by a licensing authority authorising a person to provide facilities for gaming with prizes on specified premises.

(3)Schedule 14 makes further provision about prize gaming permits.

Commencement Information

I1S. 289(1) in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)

I2S. 289(2) in force at 13.11.2006 by S.I. 2006/2964, art. 2(c)

I3S. 289(3) in force at 13.11.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/2964, art. 2(c)

I4S. 289(3) in force at 21.5.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as amended by S.I. 2007/1157, arts. 3(3), 4)

I5S. 289(3) in force at 1.9.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/3272, art. 2(4)(5), Sch. 3B (with arts. 7-11, 7-12, Sch. 4) (as inserted by S.I. 2007/2169, arts. 3, 6, Sch.)