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WAGERING ACT 1998 - SECT 49 Direction to rectify

WAGERING ACT 1998 - SECT 49

Direction to rectify

49 Direction to rectify

(1) This section applies if, after considering the accepted representations for the show cause notice, the Minister still believes a ground exists to suspend or cancel the wagering authority but considers—
(a) a matter relating to the ground for suspension or cancellation is reasonably capable of being rectified; and
(b) that it is appropriate to give the authority holder an opportunity to rectify the matter.
(2) This section also applies if the Minister has not given a show cause notice to the authority holder and—
(a) the Minister believes a ground exists to suspend or cancel the wagering authority; and
(b) the Minister considers—
(i) a matter relating to the ground for suspension or cancellation is reasonably capable of being rectified; and
(ii) that it is appropriate to give the authority holder an opportunity to rectify the matter without giving a show cause notice; and
(c) the authority holder has been given—
(i) written notice that the Minister proposes to give a direction under this section; and
(ii) a reasonable opportunity to make representations about the proposed direction.
(3) However, this section applies because of subsection (1) only if the Minister does not have the belief mentioned in section 50 (1) .
(4) The Minister may, by written notice given to the authority holder, direct the holder to rectify the matter within the period stated in the notice.
(5) The period stated in the notice must be reasonable, having regard to the nature of the matter to be rectified.