26(1) In recognising the potential adverse socio-economic impact of limited payout machines, the Minister must, by regulation in accordance with section 87 -
(a) set a limit on the number of licensed limited payout machines that may be used
i. within the Republic;
ii. within any particular province; and
iii. at any one site, and may prescribe different site maximums applicable in different circumstances;
(b) determine the phases for the implementation of the limit set in subsection (1)(a); 26(2) After each phase of implementation, the Minister must ensure that a study of the socio-economic impact of such implementation is conducted and must consider the implications of such study
26(3) The Minister may, by regulation made in accordance with section 87 -
(a) determine the circumstances in which a site may be licensed as an incidental use or primary use site;
(b) set a limit on the maximum-.
(c) prescribe
(i) minimum standards concerning applications for licenses with regard to limited pay-out machines, including(a) standard information required from applicants;
(b)minimum evaluation criteria to be applied by licensing authorities and an assessment of the potential socio-economic impact of the proposed location of the licensed premises;
(cc) evaluation procedures to be followed by licensing authorities and the provisions for community participation
minimum
(ii) measures to be implemented to limit the potentially negative socio-economic consequences of access to gambling opportunities, including public notices