Gaming Machine Act 1991

The commissioner may accept gaming machine types and games from a person (the applicant) for testing.

If the commissioner accepts a gaming machine type or game for testing, the commissioner must—

carry out the test; or

direct the applicant—

to arrange to have the gaming machine type or game tested by a licensed testing facility operator; and

to give the commissioner a written report of the test in the approved form.

If the commissioner decides to carry out the test, the commissioner may require the applicant to give the commissioner further information or material for the test.

A requirement under subsection (3)—

must be made by written notice given to the applicant; and

may only relate to information or material that is necessary and reasonable for carrying out an appropriate test.

The notice mentioned in subsection (4)(a) must state the period within which the requirement is to be complied with.

If the commissioner carries out a test of a gaming machine type or game—

the applicant must pay the fee prescribed under a regulation for the test to the commissioner; and

if an amount of the fee is not paid by the applicant, the State may recover the amount from the applicant as a debt.

As soon as practicable as the circumstances allow, the commissioner may either approve or reject a gaming machine type or game accepted by the commissioner under this section.

The commissioner may reject a gaming machine type or game if—

the fee payable for a test carried out by the commissioner is not paid; or

the applicant fails to comply with—

a direction of the commissioner under subsection (2)(b); or

a requirement of the commissioner under subsection (3).

A rejection under subsection (8)(b) may be made without a test having been carried out.

If the commissioner approves a gaming machine type or game, the commissioner must immediately give the applicant written notice of the decision.

If the commissioner rejects a gaming machine type or game, the commissioner must immediately give the applicant an information notice for the decision.