Section 71: Consideration of application: criminal record

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

Part 5: Operating Licences

The Commission may refuse an application under section 69 if the applicant or a person relevant to the application has a conviction for a relevant offence.

This section does not prejudice the generality of section 70.

The reference in subsection (1) to a person who is relevant to an application shall be construed in accordance with section 70(9)(b).

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