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Can you summarize Proposition 2021/22:242?
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Short Summary
The provided legal document is a proposition by the Swedish government for an enhanced regulation of the country’s gambling market. The proposed measures aim to exclude unlicensed gambling from the Swedish market by introducing requirements for licenses for gambling software, prohibiting the promotion of illegal gambling, and expanding the ban on advertising for unlicensed gambling. Additionally, the document suggests measures to reduce the harmful effects of gambling, such as adjusting marketing requirements for consumer protection and introducing penalties for violations of the prohibition on certain direct advertising. The proposition also includes provisions for increased monitoring of the gambling market, expanded possibilities for exceptions from technical requirements, rules regarding the validity of licenses during the review of renewal applications, and adapted rules for bonus offers by license holders providing games for charitable purposes. The document also proposes the repeal of certain laws related to automatic games and agreements between Sweden and Finland regarding automatic games on passenger ships. Finally, minor amendments to the gambling law and a consequential amendment to the tax procedure law are suggested. The proposed changes related to licenses for gambling software are planned to come into effect on July 1, 2023, while other changes are planned to come into effect on January 1, 2023.
Whom does it apply to?
All entities involved in the Swedish gambling market, including licensed and unlicensed gambling operators, consumers, and relevant authorities.
What does it govern?
The proposed enhanced regulation of the Swedish gambling market, including measures to exclude unlicensed gambling, reduce the harmful effects of gambling, and strengthen monitoring and control of the gambling market.
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in the document.
What are the Penalties?
The document does not explicitly mention penalties for non-compliance or violation of the proposed regulations.
Jurisdiction
Sweden