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AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS > GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the licensing and registration requirements for entities involved in the gambling industry in Maine. It covers the qualifications and eligibility criteria for obtaining a license, the fees associated with different types of licenses and registrations, and the non-transferability of licenses. The documents also specify the requirements for the registration of table games and slot machines, the licensing and registration of gambling services vendors, and the obligations of licensees to cooperate with inquiries and investigations. The documents regulate the proximity of licensed casinos and slot machine facilities and require statewide and municipal approval for the issuance of new licenses. The renewal process for slot machine operator and casino operator licenses is also outlined. Non-compliance with the provisions of these documents may result in the denial or revocation of a license. The documents also govern the access to premises, equipment, and records related to gambling facilities and slot machines, requiring license holders to permit unrestricted access and consent to examination of books and records. The documents establish the authority of the board or department to monitor the use, operation, distribution, and servicing of slot machines. Licensees are required to maintain records and submit reports necessary for administration and enforcement. Refusal to permit inspection or audit of the records can result in the revocation or suspension of the license or registration. The documents also outline the possible disciplinary actions that the Maine Gambling Control Board may take against licensees or registrants for violations, including warnings, suspension or revocation of licenses or registrations, fines, and costs of investigation and hearing. Criminal violations related to the Maine Gambling Control Board are classified as Class C crimes. The ownership, distribution, and operation of slot machines in Maine are also addressed, including the responsibilities of licensees in relation to child support debt. The document specifies the distribution of net commission from wagers placed on races conducted in the State and outside the State by advance deposit wagering licensees. It also outlines the requirements for obtaining a license for advance deposit wagering and the consequences of unlicensed facilitation of advance deposit wagering. The document allows for routine technical rules and municipal regulations as long as they do not conflict with the chapter or its rules. Lastly, the document discusses the authority of licensees, officers, employees, and agents of a gambling facility to detain individuals suspected of violating gambling laws within the premises, with certain conditions and immunity from liability.
Whom does it apply to?
Applicants for licenses and registrations, licensees, registrants, and individuals suspected of violating gambling laws
What does it govern?
Licensing and registration requirements for various entities involved in the gambling industry in Maine
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in these documents
What are the Penalties?
The possible disciplinary actions that the Maine Gambling Control Board may take against licensees or registrants for violations of the applicable laws, rules, or conditions of licensure include warnings, censures, or reprimands, suspension or revocation of licenses or registrations, fines of up to $100,000, conditions of probation, and costs of investigation and hearing. Criminal violations related to the Maine Gambling Control Board are classified as Class C crimes.
Jurisdiction
Maine