The Gambling Act 2005 will bring about the biggest change in the law relating to gaming and betting for nearly 40 years. The changes will effect casinos, betting shops, bingo halls, amusement arcades, pubs and clubs with gaming machines, and small lotteries. This book is a practical explanation of the legislation to help people understand the changes to the law, what licences are needed for what activities, how applications have to be made and who will issue them. The book is for solicitors, local authority officers and ...
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The Gambling Act 2005 will bring about the biggest change in the law relating to gaming and betting for nearly 40 years. The changes will effect casinos, betting shops, bingo halls, amusement arcades, pubs and clubs with gaming machines, and small lotteries. This book is a practical explanation of the legislation to help people understand the changes to the law, what licences are needed for what activities, how applications have to be made and who will issue them. The book is for solicitors, local authority officers and members, police officers and everyone who operates premises affected by the changes or is employed in the industry. It deals with: the aim of the legislation; the licensing objectives; operating licences; premises licences; personal licences; permits; enforcement; how applications must be made; what permissions are required and who will issue them; the Gambling Commission and Licensing Authority's roles; who can make representations to applications; what conditions must/may be attached to licences; appeals; and offences.
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