Can you summarize MGL Chapter 23N, Section 16?

Short Summary

Section 16 of the Massachusetts General Law, added by 2022, 173, Sec. 5, establishes civil administrative penalties for operators in the sports wagering industry who fail to comply with the provisions of the chapter, house rules, or regulations or orders adopted by the commission. The commission may assess penalties on operators after providing written notice of noncompliance and a specified time for coming into compliance. However, penalties may be assessed without prior notice in certain circumstances, including a pattern of noncompliance, willful or neglectful failure to comply, significant breach to the integrity of the operator or sports wagering laws, or failure to promptly report violations. The penalties are in addition to any other civil penalties prescribed by law. Operators have the right to an adjudicatory hearing and judicial review of the final assessment of a civil administrative penalty. Failure to pay the penalty may result in additional liability to the Commonwealth.

Whom does it apply to?

Operators in the sports wagering industry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

What does it govern?

Civil administrative penalties for operators failing to comply with provisions of the chapter, house rules, or regulations or orders adopted by the commission

What are exemptions?

No exemptions are mentioned.

What are the Penalties?

Civil administrative penalties may be assessed on operators who fail to comply with the provisions. The penalties may be assessed without prior written notice in certain circumstances, such as a pattern of noncompliance, willful or neglectful failure to comply, significant breach to the integrity of the operator or sports wagering laws, or failure to promptly report violations.

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts

Source

MGL Chapter 23N, Section 16 [https://reggi.cloud.regology.com/regulations/US-MAGL/US-MAGL_P_I_SP_II_C_23N_S_16]

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