Queensland Consolidated Acts

KENO ACT 1996 - SECT 28

28 Immediate suspension

(1) The Minister may suspend a keno licence immediately if the Minister believes—

(a) a ground exists to suspend or cancel the licence; and

(b) the circumstances are so extraordinary that it is imperative to suspend the licence immediately to ensure—

(i) the public interest is not affected in an adverse and material way; or

(ii) the integrity of the conduct of keno games by the keno licensee is not jeopardised in a material way.

(2) The suspension—

(a) must be effected by written notice (a
"suspension notice" ) given to the keno licensee with a show cause notice; and

(b) operates immediately the suspension notice is given; and

(c) continues to operate until the show cause notice is finally dealt with.