National Gambling Act, 1996 (Act No. 33 of 1996)Regulations on Limited Payout MachinesChapter 339. Unsuitable locations |
| 1) | A provincial licensing authority may deny an application for a site licence if the provincial licensing authority deems the place or location for which the licence is sought to be unsuitable for the conduct of such gambling. |
| 2) | Without limiting the generality of the aforegoing, the following may be deemed unsuitable: |
| a) | premises inconsistent with national and provincial gambling legislation; |
| b) | premises located in a place where gambling is specifically prohibited by valid zoning rights; |
| c) | premises lacking adequate supervision or surveillance; |
| d) | any other premises where the conduct of gambling would be inconsistent with the public interest and policy of the Republic; and |
| e) | Premises in respect of which the designated area will be accessible to persons under the age of 18 years. |
| 3) | In considering the suitability of premises the provincial licensing authority may take into account the proximity of churches and the like, schools and childrens' playgrounds. |