(1)  Notwithstanding sections 76ZZG and 76ZZI , the initial totalizator endorsement authorises the licensed provider to use any existing gaming equipment or control system in connection with the activities authorised by the initial totalizator endorsement for –

(a) in the case of gaming equipment, the period of 24 months commencing on the totalizator changeover day or such longer period as may be prescribed within those 24 months; and

(b) in the case of a control system, the period of 6 months commencing on the totalizator changeover day or such longer period as may be prescribed within those 6 months.

(2)  To avoid doubt, the authority conferred by subsection (1)  –

(a) applies only to TOTE Tasmania or a TOTE subsidiary within the meaning of section 76ZED ; and

(b) is extinguished by a terminating event.

(3)  In this section –

existing , gaming equipment or control system, means gaming equipment or a control system used by TOTE Tasmania at any time in the 3-month period immediately before the totalizator changeover day.