Section 22
Authority of totalizator operations and investments in accordance with approved scheme
of Racing (Totalizator Board) Act 1961
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary it shall be lawful for—
(a)
totalizator investments in respect of horse races to be lodged and received, and for dividends to be paid in respect of such investments, in accordance with an approved scheme;
(b)
any person of or above the age of eighteen years to buy a ticket or chance or take part in any totalizator operated in accordance with an approved scheme, notwithstanding that he is not a member of a turf club.
(2)
Where any totalizator is operated in accordance with an approved scheme no person shall be liable in respect of the use of such totalizator to any penalty or forfeiture under the Common
Gaming Houses Act 1953 [Act 289], or the Betting Act 1953 [Act 495], or any law for the time being in force relating to gaming, betting or lotteries.