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Can you summarize Title 205 CMR?
Code of Massachusetts Regulations > Massachusetts Gaming Commission (formerly State Racing Commission)
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and its regulations governing the licensing, operations, surveillance, and protection of minors in the Massachusetts gaming industry. The documents outline the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a gaming license, including the application process, capital investment, financial stability, and qualification of individuals and entities involved in the gaming industry. They also cover the issuance and posting of Operation Certificates for gaming establishments, the protection of minors from gambling and entering gaming areas, and the exclusion of individuals from gaming activities. The documents provide guidelines for the possession and transportation of gaming devices, the conduct of authorized table games, and the monitoring and inspections conducted by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. They also address the computation of gross gaming revenue, the surveillance of gaming establishments, the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages, the appointment of conservators, the transfer of gaming licenses and interests, and the reopening of mitigation agreements. Additionally, the documents govern the host community election process, the monitoring of project construction, the voluntary self-exclusion program, the determination of surrounding communities, the issuance of new gaming licenses, the discipline of gaming licensees, the request for additional information, the application fees, the qualification requirements, and the adjudicatory proceedings before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Furthermore, the documents regulate the advertising, marketing, and branding practices of sports wagering operators, ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements, responsible gaming messaging, and restrictions on advertising forms of illegal gambling. They also address the surveillance and monitoring of sports wagering areas and facilities, the review process for the transfer of sports wagering licenses, the discipline of sports wagering operators and other licensees, the withdrawal of applications or renewal papers, the play management programs for sports wagering operators, the capital investment and monitoring of project construction for category 2 sports wagering licensees, the data privacy in sports wagering, and the review of agreements with category 3 licensees. Overall, these documents provide a comprehensive framework for the regulation and operation of the Massachusetts gaming industry, including sports wagering.
Whom does it apply to?
The documents apply to gaming licensees, gaming establishments, applicants for gaming licenses, host communities, surrounding communities, impacted live entertainment venues, individuals or entities involved in the Massachusetts gaming industry, sports wagering operators, advertising personnel, third parties involved in advertising, endorsers or promoters, individuals at risk of gambling addiction, individuals enrolled in a self-exclusion program, licensees or registrants involved in the transfer of sports wagering licenses, sports wagering vendor licensees, occupational licensees, registrants, category 2 sports wagering licensees, entities involved in the construction of sports wagering facilities, and sports wagering operators involved in mobile or digital sports wagering agreements with category 3 operators.
What does it govern?
The legal documents cover various aspects of the Massachusetts gaming industry, including licensing, operations, surveillance, protection of minors, exclusion of individuals, financial requirements, construction, host community agreements, advertising and marketing practices, surveillance and monitoring of sports wagering areas and facilities, transfer of interests related to sports wagering licenses, discipline of licensees, withdrawal of applications, play management programs, capital investment and project construction, data privacy in sports wagering, and review of agreements with category 3 licensees.
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in the documents.
What are the Penalties?
The documents do not specify the penalties for non-compliance or violation of their provisions.
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts