New South Wales Consolidated Acts

UNLAWFUL GAMBLING ACT 1998 - SECT 34

34 Offence of being on gambling premises

(1) A person who is found on, or who is found entering or leaving, gambling premises is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty:

• for a first offence-50 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months (or both),

• for a second or subsequent offence-100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years (or both).

(2) A person is not guilty of an offence under this section if the person proves that he or she was on, or was entering, the gambling premises for a lawful purpose or excuse.