Cap. 619 Art. 29Applications.

(1) A person may apply to the Authority, in the prescribed form in order to be granted a licence to practice sports racing.

(2) When an application for a licence is received in terms of sub-article (1) the Authority shall inspect the premises to ensure the suitability of the premises.

(3) The Authority may, at any time during the processing of the application, require the prospective service provider to provide any documents and information deemed necessary and shall visit the premises intended to be used for the provision of service in order to make its assessment and ascertain whether the licence should be granted or not.

(4) Upon granting a licence to practice sports racing, the Authority shall issue a Licence Certificate.

(5) The licence may be renewed by the Authority provided that the person has complied with the provisions of this Act and of any regulation made thereunder.

(6) A licensee wishing to renew a licence which is due to expire, shall at least six (6) months before such expiry apply to the Authority for such license to be renewed.

(7) The Authority shall renew the licence if it is satisfied that the premises are being used in accordance with the provisions of this Act and following an assessment conducted by the Authority confirming adherence with the provisions of the Act.

(8) The decision of the Authority on the renewal of the licence shall be served on the licensee by registered mail, not later than thirty

(30) days from the application for renewal.

(9) The licensee shall ensure that the licence, or a copy of it, is kept affixed in a prominent place in the principal office of the premises from which the sports racing is provided. The licensee shall provide access to the license to service users or potential service users upon request.

(10) The issuing and renewal of a licence shall be without prejudice to the requirement of any other license or authorisation required under any other law.

(11) An authorisation, permit or licence granted by the Authority cannot be assigned or transferred.