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INTERACTIVE GAMBLING (PLAYER PROTECTION) ACT 1998 - SECT 48

48 Immediate suspension

(1) The Minister may suspend an interactive gambling licence immediately if the Minister believes--

(a) a ground exists to suspend or cancel the licence; and
(b) the circumstances are so extraordinary that it is imperative to suspend the licence immediately to ensure--
(i) the public interest is not affected in an adverse and material way; or
(ii) the integrity of the conduct of interactive games by the licensed provider is not jeopardised in a material way.

(2) The suspension--

(a) must be effected by written notice (a suspension notice) given to the licensed provider with a show cause notice; and
(b) operates immediately the suspension notice is given; and
(c) continues to operate until the show cause notice is finally dealt with.


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