Upon conviction, under the legislation, any gaming instrument used in connection with the commission of an offence or found on the premises (in respect of certain events) may be forfeited.<\/p>\n
Any person who contravenes the legislation is guilty of an offence subject up to two months imprisonment or fine.\u00a0Where an offence is committed by a company, any officers, directors, secretary, etc. who consent or approve with the offence are also guilty.<\/p>\n\n
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