Racing Board and Racecourses Act, 1945

Chapter II.

Restrictions on bookmakers carrying on business at authorised racecourses or in the precincts thereof, and charges for admission of bookmakers to authorised racecourses.

Prohibition of course betting by bookmakers not holding permits from the Board.

23.—(1) It shall not be lawful for any person to carry on the business of a bookmaker at any authorised racecourse or in the precincts thereof, unless such person is the holder of a course-betting permit.

(2) If any person acts in contravention of this section, that person shall be guilty of an offence under this section and shall be liable on summary conviction thereof to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds.

(3) Where a person who is not the holder of a course-betting permit is found carrying on the business of a bookmaker at any authorised racecourse, any person acting under the direction of the Board or the executive of that authorised racecourse may remove such first-mentioned person therefrom and for this purpose may use such force as may be reasonably necessary.