Article 3 Relaxation of restrictions on permanent betting structures

In section 1 of the 1963 Act (restriction on use of premises for betting transactions with persons resorting thereto) after subsection (6) there shall be inserted—

“(7)

In the case of a track which is a dog racecourse, subsection (6) of this section shall not apply in relation to the use of a permanent structure by a bookmaker for the purposes of his business if—

(a)

the use takes place on a day on which the public are admitted to the track for the purpose of attending dog races; and

(b)

no betting transactions in connection with dog races run on the track are effected in the course of the use.”.

In section 18 of that Act (charges to bookmakers on licensed tracks), there shall be inserted at the end—

“(3)

In the case of a track which is a dog racecourse, the reference in subsection (2) of this section to facilities shall be construed as a reference to facilities other than in relation to a permanent structure.”.