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Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission > Gaming Licensing Requirements
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the consideration of license applications and disciplinary actions against licensees in the context of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission and its Gaming Licensing Requirements. Disciplinary actions against Racetrack Gaming Operator Licensees and Independent Testing Laboratory Licensees are conducted by the Commission, following written notice and a hearing. The procedures for disciplinary actions are similar to those conducted for Organization Licensees, in accordance with the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act. Disciplinary actions against other Occupation Gaming Licensees are conducted by the Board of Stewards, using procedures for disciplinary action regarding Persons issued racing Occupation Gaming Licenses by the Commission. Appeals from the Board of Stewards’ decisions can be made to the Commission. The document also outlines the procedures for the consideration of applications for Vendor, Vendor Employee, and Gaming Employee Licenses. The applications are reviewed by the Commission’s Board of Stewards after a background investigation conducted by the Commission’s Law Enforcement Division. The Law Enforcement Division makes a recommendation to the Board of Stewards, and if approved, the license is issued. If the recommendation is against issuing the license, the applicant can request a hearing before the Board of Stewards. If no request is received within ten days, the recommendation is approved, and no license is issued. If a hearing is requested, the Board of Stewards conducts a hearing and issues Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order. Adverse decisions can be appealed to the District Court under the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act. The document also covers the procedures for the consideration of applications for Manufacturer, Distributor, Manufacturer/Distributor, and Key Executive Licenses. The applications are determined by the Executive Director after a background investigation conducted by the Commission’s Law Enforcement Division. If the recommendation is to approve the license, the Executive Director grants the application by issuing a license. If the recommendation is to deny the license, the applicant can request a hearing before the Executive Director. If no request is received within ten days, the recommendation is approved, and no license is issued. If a hearing is requested, the Executive Director conducts a hearing and issues Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order. Adverse decisions can be appealed to the District Court under the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act. The document also outlines the requirements for obtaining an Independent Testing Laboratory License, Vendor License, and various employee licenses. It specifies the information and procedures for the application process, background investigations, and the role of the Commission’s Board of Stewards and Executive Director in the decision-making process. The document also mentions the prerequisites for eligibility, renewal requirements, and the expiration of licenses. It emphasizes the burden of proving qualification for a license lies with the applicant and the need to abide by the provisions of the Act and these Rules. The document does not mention any specific exemptions or penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
Applicants for various gaming licenses, including Racetrack Gaming Operator Licensees, Independent Testing Laboratory Licensees, Occupation Gaming Licensees, Vendors, Vendor Employees, Gaming Employees, Manufacturers, Distributors, Manufacturer/Distributors, Key Executives, and Recipient Racetrack Gaming Licensees.
What does it govern?
Gaming Licensing Requirements
What are exemptions?
Attorneys providing services covered by their professional licenses are exempt from Vendor licensing requirements.
What are the Penalties?
The document does not specify any specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Jurisdiction
Oklahoma