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GAMING MACHINES ACT 1992 - SECT 53B

53B—Commissioner's directions to ensure security of gaming machines

        (1)         If—

            (a)         gaming machines are left on licensed premises after the premises have been vacated by the licensee; or

            (b)         the Commissioner has any reason to believe that gaming machines on licensed premises are not adequately secured against unauthorised use or interference,

the Commissioner may give any directions, in writing, that the Commissioner considers are reasonably required to secure the machines against unauthorised use or interference.

        (2)         The Commissioner may, for example, do either or both of the following:

            (a)         direct the licensee to remove the machines to a secure storage location;

            (b)         direct the holder of the gaming machine monitor licence to electronically disable the machines (and maintain its monitoring of the machines).

        (3)         A person given a direction by the Commissioner under this section must not fail to comply with the direction.

Maximum penalty: $35 000.



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