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Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centre Gaming Machine Permit Guidance Notes

  1. This form is to be used for an application for a grant (or to request a change of name) of a unlicensed family entertainment centre gaming machine permit under the Gambling Act 2005 Section 247 and Schedule 10.
  2. An unlicensed family entertainment centre is entitled to provide an unlimited number of category D gaming machines available for use on the premises. Category D gaming machines are defined in the Gambling Act 2005 as maximum stake 10p monetary/30p non monetary and maximum prize £5 monetary/£8 non monetary. Category C (adult) gaming machines cannot be made available for use and thus there will be no 'designated adult areas' required at the premises.
  3. The permit's duration is 10 years. A renewal application must be made 2-6 months before the expiry date of the permit (Schedule 10 paragraph 18 Gambling Act 2005).
  4. The fee for a new application for grant is £300. The fee for a change of name is £25. We will contact you by phone to take payment.
  5. Applicants should be aware that this Licensing Authority has published a 'Statement of Principles' under Schedule 10 paragraph of the Gambling Act 2005. The Statement of Principles is available via this authority's website or by emailing the Licensing Team.
  6. This licensing authority must notify the applicant of its grant / refusal of the application for a permit as soon as is reasonably practicable after that decision to grant / refuse has been made.
  7. These permits cannot be transferred. Change of name is only permitted where the permit holder changes his/her name or wishes to be known by another name (Schedule 10 paragraph 11(2)).
  8. This licensing authority must notify the applicant of its grant / refusal of the application for a permit as soon as is reasonably practicable after that decision to grant / refuse has been made.
  9. These permits cannot be transferred. Change of name is only permitted where the permit holder changes his / her name or wishes to be known by another name (Schedule 10 paragraph 11(2)).
  10. All applications for the grant of a permit will be sent to the Chief Officer of Police for their observations.

Last updated: 01/02/2023 08:21:24