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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations are consequential on the Deregulation (Gaming on Sunday in Scotland) Order 1997 (S.I. 941). That Order, which comes into force on the same day as these Regulations, amends section 18 of the Gaming Act 1968 so that that section will prohibit gaming on Sunday in Scotland between 4am and 2pm. Prior to that amendment the prohibition was between 4am and 7.30pm.

In consequence of that amendment, there will no longer be a charging period in respect of gaming in bingo club premises of one and a half hours. These Regulations amend the Gaming Clubs (Hours and Charges) (Scotland) Regulations 1984 (S.I. 1984/470) to reflect that fact.