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Investigation of application

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Part 2Licensing of casinos
Division 2Licence application process

10 Investigation of application

S. 10(1) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 5(a)).

(1)

On receiving an application for a casino licence, the Commission must cause to be carried out all such investigations and inquiries as it considers necessary to enable it to consider the application properly.

S. 10(2) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 5(a)).

(2)

In particular, the Commission—

S. 10(2)(a) amended by No. 23/2025 s. 74(Sch. 1 item 1.3(a)).

(a)

may require any person it is investigating in relation to the person's suitability to be concerned in or associated with the management or operation of a casino to consent to having the person's photograph, finger prints and palm prints taken;

(b)

must refer a copy of the application and of any such photograph, finger prints and palm prints and any supporting documentation to the Chief Commissioner of Police.

S. 10(3) amended by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 5(a)(b)).

(3)

The Chief Commissioner of Police must inquire into and report to the Commission on such matters concerning the application as the Commission requests.

S. 10(4) amended by Nos 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 5(a)), 23/2025 s. 74(Sch. 1 item 1.3(b)).

(4)

The Commission may refuse to consider an application for a casino licence if any person from whom it requires a photograph, finger prints or palm prints under this section refuses to allow the taking of any photograph, finger prints or palm prints.

S. 11 (Heading) inserted by No. 114/2003 s. 12.1.2 (Sch. 5 item 6).

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