Section 117: Regulatory powers

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

Part 5: Operating Licences

Following a review under section 116(1) or (2) the Commission may—

give the holder of an operating licence a warning;
attach an additional condition to a licence under section 77;
remove or amend a condition attached to a licence under section 77;
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exercise the power under section 118 to suspend a licence;
exercise the power under section 119 to revoke a licence;
exercise the power under section 121 to impose a penalty.

Where the Commission determines to take action under subsection (1) in respect of a licence it shall as soon as is reasonably practicable notify the licensee of—

the action, and
the Commission's reasons.

In determining what action to take under subsection (1) following a review the Commission may have regard to a warning under that subsection given to the licensee following an earlier review (whether or not of that licence).

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