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MISSISSIPPI GAMING COMMISSION > Licensing
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The provided legal document content covers various aspects of licensing and qualifications for gaming operations in Mississippi. It specifies the requirements for cruise vessels and vessels used for gaming, including compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, minimum length and draft, and passenger-carrying capacity. The document also outlines the locations where gaming licensees may operate, including specific waters adjacent to certain counties, the Mississippi River and its bordering counties, and establishments near the mean high-water line of waters in Mississippi. The Executive Director has the authority to make recommendations regarding the qualification of a location for gaming operations. Fire safety standards and certification of passenger-carrying capacity for establishments involved in dockside gaming are governed by another document. This document requires compliance with the Mississippi Fire Prevention code, additional requirements for places of amusement, and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The certification process includes stability tests and compliance criteria. Permanently moored vessels must also meet flooding and damage stability standards. Building standards and a license from the Mississippi State Department of Health are required for establishments operating child care facilities. The document also includes provisions for filing a notice of intent to apply for a gaming license and describes the proposed gaming establishment. Certain changes to the establishment or vessel require prior approval from the Commission. The document also prohibits certain individuals involved in the enforcement of gaming provisions from holding or being granted state gaming licenses, findings of suitability, or approvals. However, the Mississippi Gaming Commission has the authority to waive this prohibition under certain circumstances. The document also sets an age requirement for state gaming licenses or findings of suitability, with exceptions for trusts where the settlor or beneficiary is under the age of twenty-one. The notification and objection process for gaming license applications involves notifying the board of supervisors of the county and, if applicable, the chief executive of the municipality where the proposed operation will be located. The county or municipality may file objections or endorsements within a specified timeframe. The mooring requirements for cruise vessels utilized for gaming on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Biloxi Bay, or Bay of St. Louis state that they must be able to withstand a Category 4 hurricane with specific wind speeds and tidal surge. Casinos are also required to follow emergency declarations made by local or state emergency management officials. The emergency plan requirements for casino establishments and cruise vessels utilized for gaming during hurricane situations involve coordination with the Mississippi Gaming Commission, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), and local Emergency Management through the Harrison County Emergency Operations Center. Each casino must have closure procedures available, and detailed time-phased casino hurricane emergency operation’s plans must be prepared, covering areas such as emergency plan review, points of contact, training, storm tracking, procurement of emergency supplies, communication with emergency agencies, and more. The decision to reopen will be made by the Mississippi Gaming Commission in conjunction with MEMA and local emergency management agencies. The provided legal document content pertains to general partnerships and joint ventures in the gaming industry in Mississippi. It governs the establishment, operation, and regulation of these partnerships and joint ventures. The document outlines the requirements and procedures for obtaining licenses for general partnerships and joint ventures involved in gaming activities. It provides information on the application process, eligibility criteria, and the obligations and responsibilities of licensees. The document also covers the rules and regulations related to the operation of gaming activities, including financial reporting, record-keeping, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It is applicable to individuals or entities involved in general partnerships and joint ventures in the gaming industry in Mississippi. No specific exemptions or penalties are mentioned in the provided legal document content. The provided legal document content consists of multiple documents related to the licensing of corporate entities in the Mississippi gaming industry. The first document, part of the Mississippi Administrative Code, provides definitions for key terms used in the regulation. It defines ‘control,’ ‘under common control with,’ ‘own,’ ‘hold,’ or ‘have,’ ‘sale,’ ‘sell,’ and ‘security.’ The document does not specify any exemptions or penalties for non-compliance or violation of the licensing requirements. The second document governs the individual licensing of shareholders of corporate licensees in the gaming industry. It states that individuals must be found suitable to hold a gaming license before owning equity securities or holding securities with voting rights in a corporate licensee. Exemptions are provided for employees who own stock through certain employee benefit programs. The document does not mention any specific penalties for non-compliance or violation. The third document outlines the procedure for complying with the reporting requirements for corporate licensees. The reports must be submitted by the President and Secretary of the corporate licensee on a provided form, including information about the applicant, securities issuance or transfer, and changes in corporate officers or directors. The Executive Director investigates the proposed stockholder, officer, or director and makes a recommendation to the Commission regarding their licensing. The document does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violation. The fourth document governs the licensing of corporate entities in the Mississippi gaming industry. The Mississippi Gaming Commission has the authority to request applications for finding suitability from persons, affiliated entities, and greater than 5% equity owners. The Commission can find individuals or entities unsuitable, leading to the denial of subsequent applications. The corporate licensee may be deemed to have violated the code if they fail to require the submission of a suitability application. The document does not mention any specific penalties for non-compliance or violation. The fifth document governs transactions involving corporate licensees and requires advance approval from the Commission for certain transactions. These include acts or transactions resulting in control or common control with a corporate licensee, restrictions on equity security transfer, and guarantees or hypothecation of securities. The document does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violation. The last document provides a statement required for the sale, assignment, transfer, pledge, or other disposition of securities. It states that such transactions are ineffective unless approved in advance by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. The statement also highlights the restrictions on dividend or interest payments, voting rights, and remuneration for unsuitable owners. The documents do not mention any specific penalties for non-compliance or violation. This legal document governs limited partnership licensees in the gaming industry. It applies to limited partners of limited partnership licensees in the gaming industry. The regulation defines key terms such as ‘contribution’, ‘delayed licensing’, ‘foreign limited partnership’, ‘partnership agreement’, and ‘capital account’. It outlines the requirements and obligations of limited partners in a limited partnership licensee, including their contributions, licensing process, and share of revenues derived from gaming activities. The regulation also provides the source of the definitions and the date of adoption. The document outlines the required provisions and the Certificate of Limited Partnership for limited partnerships that apply for or hold a state gaming license in Mississippi. According to Miss. Code Ann. 75-76-223, every limited partnership must include certain provisions in their Certificate of Limited Partnership. These provisions state that any sale, assignment, transfer, pledge, or other disposition of any interest in the partnership is void unless approved in advance by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. If the Commission finds an individual owner unsuitable to hold such an interest, the partnership must return the owner’s capital account within ten days of receiving notice from the Commission. The unsuitable owner is then prohibited from receiving profits or distributions, exercising voting rights, or receiving any remuneration from the partnership. Additionally, any limited partner granted delayed licensing who is later found unsuitable must return all evidence of ownership to the limited partnership and no longer have any interest in the partnership. The document provides the necessary guidelines for limited partnerships seeking or holding a state gaming license in Mississippi. Miss. Code Ann. 75-76-219 and this regulation allow the Commission to waive licensing of certain limited partners and grant approval of delayed licensing for a limited partner. The document sourced from the Mississippi Administrative Code specifically addresses the eligibility for delayed licensing of limited partners in limited partnerships that hold or have applied for a gaming license. Limited partners with an aggregate effective ownership percentage of less than ten percent (10%) are eligible for delayed licensing approval. The ownership percentage includes any ownership interest held by the limited partner through a legal entity. However, general partners are not eligible for delayed licensing. If the Mississippi Gaming Commission rules that a limited partnership is eligible for delayed licensing, the Executive Director will investigate and recommend which limited partners should be granted delayed licensing. Once a limited partnership has been found eligible for delayed licensing, each limited partner seeking delayed licensing must file an application. The application must be submitted to the Executive Director using the provided forms. The Executive Director will conduct an investigation and make a recommendation to the Commission. The Commission has the authority to grant or deny the application based on reasonable causes. The document also outlines the information required from limited partners applying for approval of delayed licensing, including disclosure of business interests, familial relationships, and certification of no material relationship or involvement with a general partner. The Executive Director and the Commission have full power and authority to grant, deny, limit, condition, or restrict any application for delayed licensing as required or permitted by law or regulations. The document also covers the powers of the Executive Director and Commission after delayed licensing approval, including the activation of licensing process, escrow of funds, and termination of delayed licensing. The limited partner granted delayed licensing is not allowed to transfer or assign their interest without prior approval from the Commission. No specific penalties are mentioned in the document. The provided legal document governs the compliance of holding companies with Miss. Code Ann. 75-76-237. It states that if the Executive Director files a complaint for disciplinary action against any holding company, affiliated licensee, or officer, director, or shareholder of any holding company or affiliated licensee, or calls any such person forward for a finding of suitability, the Mississippi Gaming Commission may order that securities issued by a holding company or affiliated licensee be placed in escrow on specified terms and conditions during the pendency of the disciplinary or licensing proceeding. The document was adopted on September 25, 1991. This legal document, part of the Mississippi Administrative Code, pertains to the licensing of publicly traded corporations in the gaming industry. It provides definitions for various terms used in the context of corporate acquisitions, current market price, exceptional repurchase of securities, executive officers, federal securities acts, full disclosure, plan of recapitalization, public offering, purchase rights, speculative securities, tender offers, and voting securities. The document outlines the criteria and requirements for corporate acquisitions opposed by management, including the approval of majority voting securities holders. It also defines the concept of exceptional repurchase of securities and the conditions under which it can occur. The document further clarifies the roles and responsibilities of executive officers in publicly traded corporations. Additionally, it references the Federal Securities Act and the Federal Securities Exchange Act. Overall, this document provides important definitions and guidelines for the licensing and regulation of publicly traded corporations in the gaming industry in Mississippi. This legal document governs transfers of ownership, loans, and leases in licensed gaming operations. It applies to any person involved in the sale, purchase, assignment, lease, grant, foreclosure, hypothecation, or transfer of interest in a licensed gaming operation. The document prohibits such transfers unless they are done in accordance with the law and regulations. Additionally, it requires individuals acting as agents, trustees, or in any other representative capacity to disclose all relevant information to the Executive Director and obtain written permission from the Commission. The document also specifies that it applies to transfers of interest in corporate licensees and holding companies, except for transfers in publicly traded corporations. The penalties for non-compliance or violation of the document’s provisions are not specified. These legal documents pertain to work permit applications, objections, and revocations in the gaming industry in Mississippi. The Mississippi Gaming Commission is responsible for processing work permit applications, conducting background investigations, and making decisions on granting or denying work permits. The Executive Director has the authority to grant or deny work permits based on the applicant’s suitability, and various grounds for denial are listed, including criminal offenses, failure to disclose relevant information, and violations of gaming regulations. The documents also outline the procedure for a hearing after the denial of a work permit, where both parties can present evidence and cross-examine witnesses. The hearing examiner reviews the Commission’s regulations and makes a recommendation, which is then decided by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. The documents also govern the revocation procedure for work permits of gaming employees, listing grounds for revocation such as violations of the Gaming Control Act, cheating, and unauthorized employment. The procedure for a hearing after the Executive Director recommends revocation is outlined, with the hearing examiner considering factors such as the nature of the offense and the applicant’s criminal history. The Mississippi Gaming Commission has the final discretion to revoke or continue the work permit. The documents further state that applications for reconsideration of work permit objections or revocations will not be entertained for one year following a decision by the Commission or if administrative remedies are not pursued. Licensees are required to submit an Annual Employee Report to the Executive Director, identifying individuals involved in gaming administration or supervision. The report must include a description of their duties and any changes must be reported. The documents apply to applicants for work permits in the gaming industry in Mississippi and provide guidelines and procedures for the application, objection, and revocation processes. The provided legal document content pertains to the licensing requirements for gaming schools and employees in Mississippi. Gaming schools are required to obtain a valid Gaming School License issued by the Mississippi Gaming Commission in order to enroll students, offer courses, or conduct any business related to the teaching of gaming or playing or dealing techniques in the state. The application for a Gaming School License must provide detailed information about the training, including the course or program title, the number of persons involved, the maximum number of students per session, the plan of instruction, tuition and other charges, instructor and support personnel details, training location, and any certificates or documentation awarded upon completion. Employees of gaming schools, including instructors, administrative employees, sales representatives, and clerical personnel, must establish their qualifications in accordance with the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and the regulations of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, or hold a valid gaming school employee license. However, clerical personnel are required to be licensed regardless. The document also allows for the employment of guest lecturers without a gaming school employee’s license, provided that prior notice is filed with the Commission and an individual with a valid license is responsible for the class. The document further outlines the standards for qualification, application requirements, investigations, and investigative fees related to gaming school licenses and employee licenses. All employees and students of the gaming school must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Prior approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission is required for offering courses or programs related to gaming, and the document outlines the information that must be submitted for approval. Upon completion of a course or program, the gaming school must certify in writing to the Commission that the student has successfully completed the course or program. Specific exemptions or penalties for non-compliance or violation of the document’s provisions are not mentioned. The document outlines the process for licensees to apply for preliminary approval for involvement in foreign gaming. It states that the application must be made on prescribed forms and accompanied by a fee. The preliminary approval signifies that the Mississippi Gaming Commission finds no present reason to object to the proposed involvement, but it does not constitute final approval. The Commission considers various factors in evaluating the application, including the licensee’s business history, financial stability, regulatory history, and ability to meet financial and regulatory requirements. The preliminary approval will automatically terminate if the involvement in foreign gaming is not commenced within two years or if the supplemental application for final approval is not filed. Licensees with preliminary approval must inform the Executive Director of all material actions leading up to the execution of a definitive agreement. If the Commission does not grant or deny the application for final approval within 90 days, the licensee may commence the involvement in foreign gaming. The document also outlines the application process and requirements for continuous approval for involvement in foreign gaming. Licensees who have been granted continuous approval are exempt from preliminary approval and final approval, unless otherwise required by the Commission. The application must be made on prescribed forms and accompanied by an application fee. The licensee agrees to conduct foreign gaming operations in accordance with the standards of honesty and integrity required in Mississippi and to utilize an effective accounting system to prevent the avoidance of license fees and taxes. The Commission considers various factors in determining whether to grant continuous approval, including the business history of the applicant, financial status, regulatory history, and risk assessment. Continuous approval may be granted for up to two years, and the licensee must promptly inform the Executive Director of material actions related to foreign gaming operations. The licensee is also required to engage an independent public accounting firm, submit operational and regulatory reports, and comply with reporting and inspection requirements. The Executive Director may issue stop orders, and the Commission has the authority to revoke, suspend, condition, limit, or restrict any approval granted under this section. The document further states that certain activities conducted within the fifty states or any territory of the United States, or on board any cruise ship embarking from a port located therein, are exempt from the requirements outlined in the document. Additionally, activities conducted outside of this area for which casino operator’s licensure or its equivalent is not required are also exempt. However, licensees must report any activity falling under these exemptions by notifying the Executive Director in writing within thirty days of commencement. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the application process and requirements for licensees seeking preliminary approval and continuous approval for involvement in foreign gaming in Mississippi. The provided legal document content pertains to the registration and qualification requirements for labor organizations, unions, and affiliates representing or seeking to represent employees requiring work permits by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. These entities are required to register annually with the Commission and provide information about affiliated labor organizations, involvement in the control or direction of employee representation, financial interests in licensees, pension retirement and welfare systems, officers, agents, principal employees, and required documentation. Exemptions from registration requirements may be granted to certain labor organizations, unions, or affiliates that do not meet specific criteria. Additionally, officers of national or international labor organizations who have no authority over employment matters of certain employees may be exempt from filing the ’labor organization individual disclosure form’. The registration is effective for one year and can be renewed by filing an updated registration statement. Registered labor organizations have a continuing duty to promptly disclose any changes in the provided information. The document also states that labor organizations, unions, affiliates, or persons are not required to furnish information already included in reports filed with the Secretary of Labor, as long as a copy of the report or relevant portion is furnished to the Commission. The document does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, the document prohibits labor organizations, unions, or affiliates and their officers, agents, and principal employees from holding any financial interest in the licensee whose employees they represent. Failure to comply with the registration requirements, qualification criteria, or prohibition on holding a financial interest in a licensee may result in the denial of dues or administration of certain funds from employees holding a work permit and employed by a licensee or its agent. The Mississippi Gaming Commission has the authority to impose sanctions or take actions as authorized by the regulations of the Gaming Control Act.
Whom does it apply to?
Establishments where gambling games are conducted or operated in the State of Mississippi, applicants for gaming licenses, license holders, shareholders of corporate licensees, limited partners of limited partnership licensees, holding companies, publicly traded corporations in the gaming industry, individuals involved in the sale, purchase, assignment, lease, grant, foreclosure, hypothecation, or transfer of interest in a licensed gaming operation, employees of gaming schools, labor organizations, unions, and affiliates representing or seeking to represent employees requiring work permits by the Mississippi Gaming Commission
What does it govern?
Licensing and control of establishments where gambling games are conducted or operated in the State of Mississippi
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in the provided legal document content.
What are the Penalties?
Specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of the documents' provisions are not mentioned in the provided legal document content.
Jurisdiction
Mississippi