Section 103: Section 102: supplemental

Gambling Act 2005 · 2005 c. 19View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 5: Operating Licences

The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for section 102 not to apply to the holder of a specified description of operating licence.

An application under section 102(2)(b) must be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

An application may be made under section 102(2)(b) in respect of a person who is expected to become a controller of a company.

The Commission shall as soon as is reasonably practicable inform an applicant under section 102(2)(b) of—

the Commission's decision, and
the reasons for it.

In giving a direction under section 102(3) the Commission shall have regard to normal commercial practices in relation to the confidentiality of information.

Regulations under subsection (2) above may, in particular, provide for a reduction of fee where the application is a result of—

the merger of more than one company, or
the division of a company.

Revocation of an operating licence under section 102 shall be treated for all purposes (including the application of section 119) as revocation under section 119.

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