Meaning of fit and proper person
7 Meaning of fit and proper person
(1) A person is not a fit and proper person if the person, within the previous 10 years, was found guilty of an offence against any of the following:
this Act;
the Gaming Control Act 1993;
the Gaming Machine Act 1995;
the Racing and Betting Act 1983 (repealed);
the Totalisator Licensing and Regulation Act 2000;
the Unlawful Betting Act 1989 (repealed);
a law of another jurisdiction prescribed by regulation.
(2) In determining whether or not a person is a fit and proper person under this Act, the Minister, the Commission and the Director:
(a) must have regard to subsection (1) and any other matters prescribed by regulation; and
may consider any other information they consider relevant.
(3) Despite being found guilty of an offence against any of the laws specified in subsection (1), a person may be determined by the Minister, the Commission or the Director to be a fit and proper person under this Act, if the Minister, the Commission or the Director considers the circumstances relating to the matter justify it.
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