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Gambling Act 2003

Harm prevention and minimisation, enforcement, and other matters - Gambling inspectors

339: Functions and powers of Police

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"What jobs the Police must do and what powers they have to control gambling."

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The Police have certain jobs they must do and powers they can use. As a constable, you may do the jobs of a gambling inspector under section 332. You also have the powers of a gambling inspector under sections 333 to 338.

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Gambling inspectors

339Functions and powers of Police

  1. Every constable—

  2. may perform the functions of a gambling inspector under section 332; and
    1. has and may exercise the powers of a gambling inspector under sections 333 to 338.

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      • 1990 No 62 s 81
      Notes
      • Section 339: amended, on , pursuant to section 116(a)(ii) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).