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Can you summarize 205 CMR 219?
Massachusetts Gaming Commission (formerly State Racing Commission) > Temporary licensing procedures
Short Summary
The legal documents outline the temporary licensing procedures for Operators in the Commonwealth under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (formerly State Racing Commission). The documents specify the eligibility criteria for requesting a Temporary License, which includes being deemed eligible by the Commission or being awarded a Sports Wagering License. The process for requesting a Temporary License involves submitting a request to the Executive Director along with an initial licensing fee of $1,000,000. The Executive Director or their designee reviews the request within fourteen days to determine eligibility and payment of the initial licensing fee. Based on their determination, a written recommendation is made to the Commission to either issue or deny the requested Temporary License. The Commission then holds an open public meeting within 14 days to make a final decision on the requested Temporary License, considering comments or presentations from representatives of the requestor or the public. Any Temporary License issued is subject to conditions outlined in M.G.L. c. 23N and 205 CMR 220.00 regarding Sports Wagering License Conditions. The documents also govern the expiration of Temporary Licenses, which shall occur after the Commission makes a supplemental determination of suitability or after one year, whichever is longer. If the Commission has not made a supplemental determination of suitability within one year, the Temporary License shall expire after the Commission makes a supplemental determination of suitability or after three years, whichever is shorter, if the Operator does not request a renewal. However, if the Operator timely requests and is granted a renewal, the Temporary License shall expire after the Commission makes a supplemental determination of suitability or after five years, whichever is shorter. Under no circumstances shall any Operator conduct Sports Wagering under a Temporary License after five years from the date the Temporary License was issued. The documents further outline the process for renewing a Temporary License, which can be done between 21 months and 24 months after the date the Temporary License was issued. Operators must submit a renewal request to the Executive Director on an approved form. The Bureau conducts an investigation into the qualifications and continued suitability of the licensee and its Qualifiers before the Commission considers the renewal request. The Commission either grants or denies the requested renewal at an open public meeting. If the renewal is denied, the Temporary License expires no sooner than two weeks after the denial. The renewal process requires an application fee of $50,000 and a non-refundable license fee of $1,000,000 to be paid within 30 days after the renewal. The regulatory authority for these documents is 205 CMR 219.00: M.G.L. c. 23N, 4.
Whom does it apply to?
Operators in the Commonwealth
What does it govern?
Temporary licensing procedures for Operators in the Commonwealth
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts