(1) Without limiting the generality of section 10, the Board shall appoint a Racing and Betting Committee.
(2) The functions of the Racing and Betting Committee includes—
(a) to consider an application for a betting provider licence;
(b) to consider the Rules of Betting;
(c) to take disciplinary action against a person who violates this Act or the Rules of Betting;
(d) to approve or reject the types of betting;
(e) to approve or reject the use of a betting machine;
(f) to approve or reject betting locations;
(g) to verify or cause to be verified the background, character and reputation of an applicant for a betting provider licence;
(h) to keep under review the extent, character and location of betting activities licensed under this Act;
(i) to recommend to the Minister the methods of utilizing sums collected from the betting provider fee under this Act;
(j) to advise the Government on the national policy and Regulations relating to betting;
(k) to provide oversight to the Minister on the effectiveness of legislation; and
(l) to perform other duties assigned by the Board.
(3) The Betting Committee must consist of 3 members, one member from the Board and 2 members possessing knowledge or experience in one or more fields of horse racing, betting, gaming and anti-money laundering policies, procedures and compliance.
(Inserted by Act 24 of 2019)