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Gaming and Athletics > Criminal Background Investigation (formerly Racing & Athletics Regulation 9) (230-RICR-30-30-3)
Short Summary
This Regulation, also known as Racing & Athletics Regulation 9, is promulgated by the Department of Business Regulation in Rhode Island. It establishes criteria for determining the approval of applications for licenses or permits, or their renewal, based on information obtained from criminal records checks. The regulation defines key terms such as ‘arrest’ and ‘charge’ and specifies that criminal history record information (CHRI) is obtained from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The Director of the Department or their designee is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this regulation. The regulation outlines the types of offenses that may warrant denial of an application, including convictions within the last twenty years and arrests or charges within the last ten years. The Department will consider various aggravating factors related to the CHRI, such as the relevance and seriousness of the applicant’s record, the number and pattern of relevant arrests, charges, and offenses, evidence of harm to victims or the community, and the applicant’s cooperation and truthfulness during the investigation. Mitigating factors that may be considered include the relevance and seriousness of the CHRI record, the duration of time since the arrest, charge, or offense, lack of extensive criminal history, lack of pending charges, lack of a pattern of similar offenses, evidence of rehabilitation, cooperation with the Department’s investigation, and acknowledgment of responsibility and remorse. The Department will evaluate the CHRI to determine its relevance to the type of license or permit sought. Based on the review and evaluation of the CHRI, the Department may deny the application, grant it without conditions, or grant it with conditions.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals and entities seeking permits and licenses from the Gaming and Athletics Division
What does it govern?
Criminal Background Investigation (formerly Racing & Athletics Regulation 9)
What are exemptions?
Juvenile offenses will only be considered if the juvenile has been charged as an adult
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island