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Part 4Gambling and casino inspectors

40 Appointment

S. 40(1) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 50(a).

(1)

The Chairperson may, by instrument, appoint as a gambling and casino inspector for the purposes of this Act, gambling legislation or the Racing Act 1958 a person employed under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 who, in the Chairperson's opinion—

(a)

is competent to perform the functions of an inspector; and

(b)

is of good reputation, having regard to character, honesty and integrity.

S. 40(2) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 50(b)(i).

(2)

Unless the Chairperson considers that there are special circumstances, the Chairperson cannot appoint as a gambling and casino inspector a person who is, or at any time in the previous 2 years has been—

S. 40(2)(a) repealed by No. 26/2022 s. 50(b)(ii).

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(b)

employed by, or significantly associated with—

(i)

a key operative; or

(ii)

a bookmaker; or

(iii)

a commercial raffle organiser; or

(iv)

the holder of an on-course wagering permit.

S. 40(3) amended by No. 26/2022 s. 50(c).

(3)

Unless the Chairperson considers that there are special circumstances, the Chairperson cannot appoint as a gambling and casino inspector a person who is, or at any time during the previous 2 years has been, entitled to 2% or more of the voting shares in the wagering and betting licensee or a venue operator or a former wagering and betting licensee or venue operator.

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