S.L. 583.5 Art. 27Voluntary suspension.

(1) An authorised person may request the voluntary suspension of an authorisation by giving not less than twenty (20) days’ notice in writing to the Authority.

(2) The Authority may refuse to grant an approval for voluntary suspension of an authorisation on the basis that it is not in the interest of players or on grounds of public policy, public security or the safeguarding of the reputation of Malta.

(3) Where the Authority approves a voluntary suspension, such suspension shall not affect any liability of the authorisation holder for anything done or omitted to be done, or for any amounts due which may have already accrued, before the date of the voluntary suspension. However, the liability of the authorised person to pay the compliance contribution, the levy on gaming devices and gaming tax, as may be applicable, shall stop accruing during any period in which the authorisation is voluntarily suspended, as approved by the Authority.

(4) The authorised person may request the reactivation of the authorisation, in such manner and using such forms as the Authority may issue, upon submitting the necessary documentation:

Provided that for the sake of clarity, the Authority shall have the discretion to conduct any checks it may deem necessary, and to refuse reactivation of the authorisation on the same grounds as it may refuse an application for an authorisation.