Queensland Consolidated Acts

INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) ACT 1998 - SECT 50

50 Direction to rectify

(1) This section applies if—

(a) the Minister believes—

(i) a ground exists to suspend or cancel an interactive gambling licence; but

(ii) it is appropriate to give the licensed provider an opportunity to rectify the matter without giving a show cause notice; and

(b) the licensed provider has been given written notice that the Minister proposes to give a direction under this section and a reasonable opportunity to make representations about the proposed direction.

(2) This section also applies if, after considering the accepted representations for a show cause notice, the Minister—

(a) still believes a ground exists to suspend or cancel an interactive gambling licence; but

(b) believes it is appropriate to give the licensed provider an opportunity to rectify the matter.

(3) The Minister may, by written notice given to the licensed provider, direct the licensed provider to rectify the matter within the period stated in the notice.

(4) The notice must state the reasons for the decision to give the direction.

(5) The period stated in the notice must be reasonable having regard to the nature of the matter to be rectified.

(6) A licensed provider must comply with a direction under this section.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty for subsection (6) —40 penalty units.