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INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) ACT 1998 - SECT 45

45 Show cause notice

(1) This section applies if the Minister believes--

(a) a ground exists to suspend or cancel an interactive gambling licence; and
(b) the act, omission or other thing constituting the ground is of a serious and fundamental nature; and
(c) either--
(i) the integrity of the conduct of interactive games by the licensed provider may be jeopardised in a material way; or
(ii) the public interest may be affected in an adverse and material way.

(2) The Minister must give the licensed provider a written notice (a show cause notice) that--

(a) states the action (the proposed action) the Minister proposes taking under this division; and
(b) states the grounds for the proposed action; and
(c) outlines the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the grounds; and
(d) if the proposed action is suspension of the interactive gambling licence--states the proposed suspension period; and
(e) invites the licensed provider to show within a stated period (the show cause period) why the proposed action should not be taken.

(3) The show cause period must be a period ending at least 21 days after the show cause notice is given to the licensed provider.



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