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Can you summarize NJST 5:12-1?
Short title; declaration of policy and legislative findings.
Short Summary
The Casino Control Act, also known as the ‘Casino Control Act,’ is a legislative act that governs the tourist, resort, and convention industry in the State of New Jersey, with a specific focus on Atlantic City. The act recognizes the importance of the industry in contributing to the state’s economic structure and aims to develop, control, and foster it for the general welfare and prosperity of the state and its inhabitants. The act emphasizes the rehabilitation and redevelopment of existing tourist and convention facilities in Atlantic City, as well as the encouragement of new construction and replacement of lost centers. It also highlights the importance of strict state regulation and control of casino facilities to maintain public confidence and trust. The act restricts the issuance of casino licenses to major hotel and convention facilities to preserve the existing nature and tone of the hospitality industry. It also emphasizes the exclusion of persons with criminal records or deficient business probity from participating in casino gaming operations. The act establishes that participation in casino operations is a revocable privilege, conditioned upon the proper qualification of the licensee and their responsibility to provide necessary assistance and information to regulatory authorities. The act further addresses architectural and site plans, economic concentration, and the need for modernizing and streamlining the casino regulatory structure. Overall, the act aims to regulate and control licensed casino establishments in New Jersey to maintain public confidence, encourage investment, and contribute to the economic viability of the hospitality industry in the state.
Whom does it apply to?
The act applies to the tourist, resort, and convention industry of the State of New Jersey, specifically focusing on the city of Atlantic City and its resort, tourist, and convention industry.
What does it govern?
Casino Control Act
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
New Jersey