CROSS RIVER – CASINOS AND GAMING HOUSES (CONTROL AND LICENSING) LAW
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LAWS OF CROSS RIVER STATE
CASINOS AND GAMING HOUSES (CONTROL AND LICENSING) LAW
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
CAP. C1
C1 – 1 [Issue 1]
CHAPTER C1
PART I
Licensing and Regulation of Casinos and Gaming Houses
SECTION
- Operation of Casino, etc., restored.
- Issue, renewal and revocation of licence.
- Notice of licence etc., to be displayed in Casino and Gaming House.
- Restriction on use of the word “Casino”.
- Revocation of a licence.
- Offences against certain provisions of Part I.
PART II
Imposition and Collection of Fee and Tax
- Imposition and collection of fee and tax.
- Fee recoverable as a debt to Government.
- Ad valorem tax.
- Daily and monthly returns of gaming, wagering and betting.
- Records to be kept by licensees.
- Returns, etc., to be deemed to be furnished by due authority.
- Persons answerable for fulfilling requirements and liable for payment of tax and penalties.
- Inspection by Police Officer.
- Exemption from personal liability.
- Delegation of functions.
PART III
Offences and Penalties
- Offences and penalties.
PART IV
Miscellaneous
- Deposit to be made as security for payment of fees, taxes and winnings.
- Regulations.
- Interpretation.
- Citation and commencement.
SCHEDULE
CHAPTER C1
CASINOS AND GAMING HOUSES (CONTROL AND LICENSING) LAW
A Law to control and regulate Casinos and Gaming Houses in the State and for purposes connected therewith.
(1st July, 1983)
[Commencement.]
