(1)  On the application of a person, the Commission may issue a permit authorising the person to possess or have control of gaming equipment or gaming equipment of a type that is required by this Act to be approved by the Commission but has not been approved, or is not of a type that has been so approved.

(2)  An application is to –

(a) be in a form approved by the Commission; and

(b) contain the information and documents required by the Commission; and

(c) be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

(3)  A permit –

(a) is subject to the conditions determined by the Commission and specified in it; and

(b) has effect for the period specified in it.

(4)  The Commission may at any time revoke or amend a permit.

(5)  If a person possesses or has control of gaming equipment in accordance with a permit, that possession or control of the gaming equipment does not constitute an offence under this Act.