CO129-531-8 Betting Duty Ordinance- 1931 18-12-1931 - 26-2-1932 — Page 13

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successful numbers in numbered chances, is used to denote

the form of sweeps which are to be subject to the duty and

the word "sweepstakes", which is used in section 9(1), is

reserved for the racing term which is used for the

subscriptions contributed towards the prizes for the

Owners of winners and placed horses or ponies in such

races as the Hong Kong Derby.

5.

Section 3 makes similar provision for totalisator

and pari-mutuel betting.

6.

Section 4 provides for the allocation of chances in

cash-sweeps.

7.

Section 5 places certain restrictions on the sale of

tickets and advertisements.

8.

Section 6 provides for a duty of 5 per cent. on

cash-sweeps and 3 per cent. on totalisator or pari-mutuel

betting and for the persons responsible for the payment

thereof.

9.

Section 7 provides for regulations for securing the

payment of duty and generally for carrying out the

provisions of the Ordinance.

10.

Section 8 makes provision for penalties and section

9 effects the necessary amendments and repeals in the

Gambling Ordinance.

11. Section 10 brings the Ordinance into operation

on the 1st January, 1932.

12. The Schedule contains the regulations.

13.

In my opinion this is an Ordinance to which His

Excellency the Governor may properly assent in the name

of His Majesty and on His behalf.

ہے

Attorney General.