Casino Control Act 2006 (Singapore)
REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
ACTS SUPPLEMENT
Published by Authority
NO. 12]
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
[2006
First published in the Government Gazette, Electronic Edition, on 14th March 2006 at 5:00 pm.
The following Act was passed by Parliament on 14th February 2006 and assented to by the President on 1st March 2006:—
THE CASINO CONTROL ACT 2006
(No. 10 of 2006)
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
| PART I PRELIMINARY | |
| Section | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Short title and commencement |
| 2. | Application |
| 3. | Meaning of “associate” |
| 4. | Minister may revoke order for designated site or cancel casino licence in public interest |
| PART II CASINO REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE | |
| Division 1—Establishment, incorporation and constitution of Authority | |
| 5. | Establishment and incorporation of Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore |
| 6. | Common seal |
| 7. | Constitution of Authority |
| Division 2—Functions, duties and powers of Authority | |
| 8. | Objects of Authority |
| 9. | Functions and duties of Authority |
| 10. | Powers of Authority |
| 11. | Directions by Minister |
| 12. | Appointment of committees and delegation of powers |
| Division 3—Provisions relating to staff and inspectors | |
| 13. | Appointment of Chief Executive and other employees, etc. |
| 14. | Functions of inspectors |
| 15. | Powers of inspectors |
| 16. | Power to require names and addresses |
| 17. | Seizure and forfeiture of equipment, etc. |
| Division 4—Financial provisions | |
| 18. | Funds and property of Authority |
| 19. | Financial year |
| 20. | Moneys recovered or collected by Authority |
| 21. | Grants-in-aid |
| 22. | Power to borrow |
| 23. | Issue of shares, etc. |
| 24. | Bank account |
| 25. | Application of moneys |
| 26. | Power of investment |
| 27. | Accounts |
| 28. | Audit of accounts |
| 29. | Powers of auditor |
| 30. | Presentation of financial statements and auditor’s report to Parliament |
| Division 5—General | |
| 31. | Annual report |
| 32. | Symbol or representation of Authority |
| Division 6—Transfer of property, assets, liabilities and employees | |
| 33. | Transfer to Authority of property, assets and liabilities |
| 34. | Transfer of employees |
| 35. | Service rights, etc., of transferred employees to be preserved |
| 36. | Existing contracts |
| 37. | Pending proceedings |
| 38. | Continuation and completion of disciplinary proceedings |
| 39. | Misconduct or neglect of duty by employee before transfer |
| PART III LICENSING OF CASINOS | |
| 40. | Certain contracts in relation to gaming valid and enforceable |
| 41. | Two casinos only |
| 42. | Main shareholder of casino operator not to divest stake or participate in other casino for certain period |
| 43. | Operating casino without casino licence prohibited |
| 44. | Application for casino licence |
| 45. | Matters to be considered in determining applications |
| 46. | Investigation of application |
| 47. | Authority may require further information, etc. |
| 48. | Updating of application |
| 49. | Grant or refusal of casino licence |
| 50. | Amendment of conditions |
| 51. | Authority to define casino premises |
| 52. | Duration of casino licence |
| 53. | Transfer, mortgage, etc., of casino licence |
| 54. | Disciplinary action against casino operator |
| 55. | Surrender of casino licence |
| 56. | Appointment of manager if casino licence cancelled, surrendered or suspended |
| PART IV SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF CASINO OPERATORS | |
| Division 1—Directions, investigations, etc. | |
| 57. | Directions to casino operator |
| 58. | General investigations |
| 59. | Regular investigations of casino operator’s suitability, etc. |
| 60. | Casino operator to provide information |
| 61. | Change in situation of casino operator |
| 62. | Change in situation of associate |
| 63. | On-going monitoring of associates and others |
| Division 2—Controlled shareholdings | |
| 64. | Application and interpretation of this Division |
| 65. | Control of substantial shareholdings in casino operator |
| 66. | Control of shareholdings and voting power in casino operator |
| 67. | Approval of applications |
| 68. | Power to exempt |
| 69. | Objection to existing control of casino operator |
| 70. | Power to make directions |
| 71. | Offences, penalties and defences |
| Division 3—Contracts | |
| 72. | Application of this Division and meaning of “controlled contract” |
| 73. | Requirements for controlled contracts |
| 74. | Notice to be given of certain contracts |
| 75. | Parties to contract to provide information |
| 76. | Notice to show cause why controlled contract should not be terminated |
| 77. | Effect of termination of controlled contract |
| 78. | No effect to be given to terminated contract |
| PART V LICENSING OF CASINO EMPLOYEES | |
| 79. | Interpretation of this Part |
| 80. | Special employees to be licensed |
| 81. | Application for special employee licence |
| 82. | Direction to apply for special employee licence |
| 83. | Updating of application for special employee licence |
| 84. | Authority may require further information |
| 85. | Investigation and determination of application |
| 86. | Conditions of special employee licence |
| 87. | Identification |
| 88. | Provisional licences |
| 89. | Duration of special employee licence |
| 90. | Renewal of special employee licence |
| 91. | Variation of special employee licence |
| 92. | Loss, etc., of special employee licence |
| 93. | Cancellation, etc., of special employee licence |
| 94. | Effect, etc., of suspension |
| 95. | Return of special employee licence on suspension or cancellation |
| 96. | Termination of employment on cancellation of special employee licence |
| 97. | Casino operator to provide information relating to employees |
| 98. | Change in situation of licensee |
| PART VI CASINO OPERATIONS | |
| Division 1—Casino layout, games, gaming machines, etc. | |
| 99. | Casino layout to comply with requirements of Authority |
| 100. | Approval of games and rules for games |
| 101. | Directions as to games not to be played |
| 102. | Approval of gaming equipment |
| 103. | Gaming machines in casinos |
| 104. | Simulated gaming |
| Division 2—Gaming measures | |
| 105. | Linked jackpot arrangement unlawful without approval |
| 106. | Assistance to patrons |
| 107. | Operation of security equipment, etc. |
| 108. | Credit, etc. |
| 109. | Automatic teller machines prohibited within casino premises |
| 110. | Appeal to Authority |
| Division 3—Disputes between casino operator and patron | |
| 111. | Resolution of dispute as to winnings, losses or manner in which game conducted |
| 112. | Reconsideration of inspector’s decision |
| 113. | Payment of claim after decision |
| 114. | Filming or recording broadcasts or programmes for private and domestic use |
| Division 4—Entry to casino premises | |
| 115. | Right of entry to casino premises |
| 116. | Entry levy |
| 117. | Supplementary provisions relating to entry levy |
| 118. | Entry of inspector to casino premises |
| 119. | Entry of police officer, etc., to casino premises |
| 120. | Exclusion orders by casino operator |
| 121. | Exclusion orders by Authority |
| 122. | Exclusion orders by Commissioner of Police |
| 123. | Duration of exclusion orders |
| 124. | List of persons excluded by casino operator |
| 125. | Excluded person not to enter casino premises |
| 126. | Casino operator to bar excluded persons from casino premises |
| 127. | Removal of excluded persons from casino premises |
| 128. | Forfeiture of winnings |
| Division 5—Prohibited acts within casino premises | |
| 129. | Conduct within casino premises |
| PART VII MINORS | |
| 130. | Interpretation of this Part |
| 131. | Part only applies during hours of operation of casino |
| 132. | Minors not to enter casino premises |
| 133. | Casino operator to bar minors from casino premises |
| 134. | Entry of minors to be prevented |
| 135. | Proof of age may be required |
| 136. | Minor using false evidence of age |
| 137. | Notices to be displayed |
| PART VIII CASINO INTERNAL CONTROLS | |
| 138. | Approved system of controls and procedures to be implemented |
| 139. | Content of approved system |
| 140. | Banking |
| 141. | Accounts to be kept |
| 142. | Statement of accounts |
| 143. | Keeping of records |
| 144. | Audit |
| 145. | Submission of reports |
| PART IX CASINO TAX | |
| 146. | Payment of casino tax |
| 147. | Penalty for late payment |
| 148. | Recovery of tax |
| 149. | Repayment of tax |
| 150. | Evasion of tax |
| 151. | Power of Comptroller to obtain information |
| 152. | Composition of offences by Comptroller |
| PART X NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING | |
| 153. | Interpretation of this Part |
| 154. | Establishment of Council |
| 155. | Functions of Council |
| 156. | Validity of Council’s actions |
| 157. | Committee of Assessors for making exclusion orders |
| 158. | Committee to hear and determine applications for family exclusion orders |
| 159. | Application for family exclusion order |
| 160. | Application by or on behalf of person below 21 years |
| 161. | Application on behalf of incapacitated applicant |
| 162. | Grounds for making family exclusion order |
| 163. | Terms of family exclusion order |
| 164. | Making family exclusion order in respondent’s absence |
| 165. | Committee may make exclusion order in certain circumstances |
| 166. | Variation or revocation of family exclusion order or exclusion order by Council |
| 167. | Service of family exclusion order or exclusion order |
| 168. | Notification of making, variation or revocation of family exclusion order or exclusion order |
| 169. | Secrecy |
| 170. | Rules |
| PART XI GENERAL OFFENCES | |
| 171. | Possession of certain things prohibited |
| 172. | Unlawful interference with gaming equipment |
| 173. | Possession of chips outside designated site |
| 174. | Forgery |
| 175. | Impersonation |
| 176. | Refusal to provide information, etc. |
| 177. | Destroying or falsifying documents |
| 178. | False or misleading information |
| 179. | Obstructing officer of Authority, etc. |
| PART XII ENFORCEMENT POWERS AND PROCEEDINGS | |
| 180. | Detention of suspected person |
| 181. | Powers of enforcement |
| 182. | Powers of arrest |
| 183. | Refusal to give name and residence |
| 184. | Appeal to Minister against Authority’s decision |
| 185. | No right to compensation for cancellation, etc. |
| 186. | Information gathering for law enforcement purposes |
| 187. | Protection of informers |
| 188. | Evidence |
| PART XIII MISCELLANEOUS | |
| 189. | Offences by bodies corporate, etc. |
| 190. | Preservation of secrecy |
| 191. | Co-operation between Authority and foreign casino regulatory bodies |
| 192. | Protection from liability |
| 193. | Public servants |
| 194. | Jurisdiction of court |
| 195. | General penalty |
| 196. | Composition of offences |
| 197. | Fines and financial penalties to be paid to Authority |
| 198. | General exemption |
| 199. | Service of summonses and notices, etc. |
| 200. | Regulations |
| 201. | Related amendments to Civil Law Act |
| 202. | Related amendments to Income Tax Act |
| The Schedule—Constitution and Proceedings of Authority | |
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