6. Introduction of government representatives: Te inclusion of government representatives in the gaming industry was discussed to enhance governance and regulatory measures.
Pedro Cortés Managing Partner Rato, Ling, Lei & Cortés, Lektou
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Rato, Ling, Lei & Cortés – Advogados | Lektou is a law office established in the Macau Special Administrative Region with its roots in the law office Gonçalves Pereira & Rato which started its operations on October 2, 1985.
7. Development of non-gaming elements: Te consultation explored the potential development of non-gaming elements within the industry, aiming to diversify Macau's offerings beyond traditional casino gaming.
8. Corporate social responsibility: Te consultation emphasised the importance of corporate social responsibility, encouraging concessionaires to contribute positively to the local community and environment.
9. Explicit stipulation of criminal liability and administrative penalty regime: Te consultation addressed the need for clear and explicit regulations regarding criminal liability and administrative penalties for any violations within the gaming sector.
Tese points were considered and analysed based on the feedback received during the public consultation process.
Based on this outcome, it was evident that the majority of the main points outlined in the
consultation paper would be integrated into the
amendments to the Gaming Law, demonstrating the government's commitment to incorporating public feedback and ensuring that the revised law reflects the concerns and suggestions raised during the consultation process.
After a period of discussion, on June 21, 2022 the Legislative Assembly unanimously
approved the final version of Law 7/2022, which was published the day after in the Official Gazette.
On January 21, 2022, the Macau government presented a draft law proposal to the Legislative Assembly with the aim of amending the Gaming Law. Te proposal was intended to enhance the legal framework and address emerging external and internal trends in the industry.
Following its submission, the draft law proposal underwent the first reading in the Legislative Assembly on January 24, 2022. It received significant support, with 30 votes in favour and only one vote against.
Based on this outcome, it was evident that the majority of the main points outlined in the consultation paper would be integrated into the amendments to the Gaming Law, demonstrating the government's commitment to incorporating public feedback and ensuring that the revised law reflects the concerns and suggestions raised during the consultation process.
After a period of discussion, on June 21, 2022 the Legislative Assembly unanimously approved the final version of Law 7/2022, which was published the day after in the Official Gazette.
LAW 7/2022 REGIME Public Policy
Several important amendments were introduced to the previous regime, with a particular focus on the public policy statement outlined in Article 1-A. Tese amendments reflect the government's commitment to various objectives, which are of utmost importance.
Firstly, the exploitation and operation of casino games of chance should now be carried out with the primary goal of safeguarding national security and that of the Macau Special Administrative Region. Tis emphasises the government's dedication to ensuring a secure and stable environment for the gaming industry within the national policies.
Secondly, the amended law emphasises the WIRE / PULSE / INSIGHT / REPORTS P65
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