Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

CASINO CONTROL ACT 1988 (REPEALED) - SECT 52

    (1)     The owner may, with the written approval of the Minister, lease the casino to a corporation.

    (2)     The Minister must not approve a casino lease unless satisfied, taking account of the advice of the commission, that the proposed lessee is suitable to be the lessee.

    (3)     An application for approval under subsection (1) shall be made by the owner and shall be accompanied by—

        (a)     a draft of the proposed lease; and

        (b)     particulars of the financial standing, relevant managerial experience and business reputation of the proposed lessee.

Note      If a form is approved under the Gambling and Racing Control Act 1999 , s 53D (Approved forms) for an application, the form must be used.

    (4)     The Minister may, by written notice, require the applicant to supply the further particulars or documents, or to answer the questions, relating to the proposed lease that are specified in the notice.

    (5)     If the Minister makes a decision refusing to approve a lease of the casino, the Minister shall give to the applicant and the proposed lessee written notice—

        (a)     of the decision; and

        (b)     unless the decision is a security related decision, of the grounds for the decision.