2003

THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

(As presented)

(Ms Kerrie Tucker)

An Act to amend the Gaming Machine Act 1987

The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory enacts as follows:

This Act is the Gaming Machine (Appropriate Premises) Amendment Act 2003.

This Act commences on the day after its notification day.

Note The naming and commencement provisions automatically commence on the notification day (see Legislation Act, s 75 (1)).

This Act amends the Gaming Machine Act 1987.

subject to section 15A

subject to sections 15A and 20

(1) The commission must not issue a licence in relation to premises if the installation and use of gaming machines on the premises are likely to adversely affect—

(a) the nature or character of the premises; or

(b) the general use of the premises or enjoyment of people using the premises.

(2) The commission must not issue a licence in relation to premises to which a general licence or an on licence applies unless—

(a) the premises have, for a continuous period of at least 1 year immediately before the application for the gaming machine licence is made, been the subject of a general licence or an on licence; and

(b) for premises to which an on licence applies—the premises are primarily used by people for the consumption of liquor.

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