Glenn W. Charos, Esquire 

Law Offices of Glenn W. Charos 

250-2 S. Orange Street 

Andres Center - Suite 2 

Escondido, California 92025 

Dear Mr. Charos: 

RE: Approval of Cahuilla Band of Indians Tribal Gaming Ordinance No. 001819-01 .5 

This letter responds to your request to the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) 

for the review and approval of the Cahuilla Band of Indians (Band) Tribal Gaming 

Ordinance No. 00819-01, passed August 19, 2001, and received by the NIGC on 

November 15, 2001. The Chairman of the NIGC approved a Class I1 Gaming Ordinance 

on February 29, 1996. The new ordinance amends and replaces the former ordinance in its 

entirety. 

This letter constitutes approval of your submission under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act 

(IGRA). Such approval does not constitute approval of specific games. It is important to 

note that the gaming ordinance is approved for gaming only on Indian lands as defined in 

the IGRA, over which the Band exercises jurisdiction. 

Thank you for submitting this amendment for review. If you have any questions or require 

further assistance, please contact Michele Mitchell at 2021632-7003. 

Sincerely yours, 

dLJ 

Montie R. Deer 

Chairman 

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRIBAL COUNCIL 

CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN APPROVAL OF AMENDED 

TRIBAL GAMING ORDINANCE 

Resolution No. oo 6r3 -o \ 

WHEREAS, the Cahuilla Band of Indians is a Federally recognized sovereign 

Tni (The Tni) and as such is authorized to exercise its Sovereignty by enacting its 

own laws governing its own affairs on the Cahuilla Reservation, and 

WHEREAS, the Tni wishes to engage in Class II and Class III gaming 

activity on its reservation lands as authorized by 25 U.S.C. $ 2702 (The Indian 

Gaming Regulatory Act), and 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act and 25 CFR part 522, the Tni must enact 

a Tni Gaining Ordinance authorizing such desired gaming activity and after such 

enactment, the Tni shall additionally be required to submit any such Ordinance to, 

and for approval ftom, the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission 

(MW, 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tni Council of the 

Cahuilla Band of Indians hereby approves and enacts the attached Tni Gaming 

Ordinance, 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tni Council designates the 

Charperson of the Cahuilla Band, or in hidher absence the Vice Chairman, as 

authorized to affix his signature on the Ordinance signifjing approval, 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon Tni Governmental approval of 

the Ordinance, the Cahuilla Tni Gaming Agency is directed to engage .in all 

additional necessary communications with the National Indian Gaming Commission 

(NIGC ) to secure the required approval of the Chairman of the NIGC. 

Resolution passed this 19 day of August, 2001, at a duly noticed meeting of the 

Cahuilla General Council by vote of &for, 2 against, and / abstaining. 

TRIBAL GAMING ORDINANCE 

CAHUTLLA BAND OF INDIANS 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Chapter I - Definitions 

Chapter I1 - Ordinance 

Gaming Authorized 

License Required 

Use of Gaming Revenues 

Audit 

Protection of the Environment and Public 

Health and Safety 

Licenses for Ch IIand Class Key Employees and 

Rimary Manage Officials and Gaming Employees 

And Non-Gaming Employees 

Background Investigation 

Background Lnvestjgahn afKey Wyees 

AndPrimary~~mcialsPursuant 

To Section 522.2 (b) of tbe Rules and kgdath~ 

Ofthe Natiod Indian Gdg Commission 

Application Fee 

Eligiii Determination 

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Procedures fbr Forwarding Applications and 

Reports for Key employees and Primary 

Mamgexxnt OfEcii to the National 

Indian Gaming Commission 

Report to the National Indian Gaming Cormnission 

Granting a Gaming License 

License Suspension 

Class ID Gaming 

Repeal 

Chapter III - Administration and Enforcement 

Unauthorized Gaming 

Owmmhip - Revenues to Benefit Trii 

Establishment of the Caha Tni Gaming Agency 

Review Board Qualificatioas for Membed@ 

Fhxpose and Authority of Review Board 

Compensation for Review Board Members 

Selection of Chairperson 

Quorum - Majority Vote 

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Establishment and Authority of the Tni Gaming Commission 22 

Monthly Report 

Prior Notice of Actions 

Request for Review Board Action 

Due Process, Appealing Commission Actions 

Review Boards Fmdiags 

Notification of Review 

Appointrmnt of Commissioller 

Commissioner' s Contract 26 

Termbation of Co&m= 

Duties Of Commissioner 

Right of Inspection 

Confidentiality of Information 

Powers of DeIegation 

Sanctions 

Limitations Period 

Violations of Code - Punishment 

Due Process Regarding Enfom Actions 

Patrolls Disputes 

RehaI to Pay W@ 
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Notice to Patrons 

Effective Date of Decision 

Review of Decision 

Independence of Gaming Office 

Chapter IV - Licensing 

Issuance of Tni Gaming License 

Non-Tdrability of License 

Granting of License 

Suitability Determination, License Denial 

Licenses and Regutation of CIass: III Gaming 

Ac-, Tnba-State Conrpact Required 

Failure of Appficant to Disclose Material 

Mormation 

Temporary EnrpIopnt Licenses 

Paranmeters of Licenses 

Licensing of Vendon 

Licensing of Gaming Facility 

Licensing Fees 

Gaming Comxnissbner d Connnissian 

Employees 
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Chapter V - hhagement Contracts 

Gaming Commission Approval Required 

Approval of Management Contracts 

Percentage of Net Revenue Fees 

Contract Disapproval 

Ma or Voiding Contract 

Conveying Interest in Land 

Fee for Investigation Cost 

Diute Resolution 

Notice 

Voluntary Resobion 

Arbitration Procedures 

Ahiin Costs 

Arbitration Decision 

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Chapter VI- Auditing, Fd Oversight, and Internal Controls 

Minimum Prdures for Control of Internal Fiscal Afhh 

Gaming Oflie Oversight of Intd Fi 

AfElifs 

GamZng OSce's Right to Conduct Audit 

Prohibition Against Embedement 
Chapter VII- Authorization of Gaming 

Prohibition Against Gaming 

Grace Period 

Authorization of Gaming 

Approval of Gaming F!quipment 

Posting of Rules 

Gaming Related Activity of tbe Tni 

Chapter Vm- Exclusion or Ejection of ~~ 

List of Undesirables 

Prohiition Against Listed Idhiduals 

Prohibition Against Certain Individuals 

Chapter IX - Unlawfid Acts 

It is Un1awfb.I for Any Person 

Prohlibition Against Electronic Aids 

Violations and Saxstions 

Chapter X - National Indian Gaming Commission and Tni-State Compacts 

National hdian Gaming Commission 

National Indian Gaming Commission--t 

Compact with the State of C-aUbrnia 

ChpterXl-M;sct~us 

security 

Surveillance 

Maintenance of Code and Reguhdions 
Comp~WithOtberLaws 

Amendments 

severability 

Designated Agent 

Law Enforcement 

EEective Date and Supercedure 

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TRIBAL GAMING ORDINANCE 

For the 

CAHUILLA BAND OF INDIANS 

ChWTER I 

DEFLNITIONS 

Section 1 .O1 Definitions. Unless a different code meaning is clearly indicated, the terms used in 

this Code shall have the same meaning as defined in the "Indian Gaming Regulatory Act," Public 

Law 100 9497,102 Stat. 2467, codified at 25 U.S.C. 5 2701 et. Seq. (Oct. 17,1988). 

Section 1.02 "Calendar Year " means the period beginning on the first day of January at 1 2:00 

am and ending the immediately following December 3 1 at 12:OO o'clock midnight. 

Section 1.03 "Chairman " means the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission 

Section 1.04 "Class I Gaming" means: 

(a) Social games played solely for prizes of minimal value; or 

(b) Traditional fonns of Lndian gaming when played by individuals in connection with 

trii ceremonies or celebrations. 

Section 1.05 "Class 11 Gaming" means: 

(a) Bingo or lotto (whether or not electronic, computer, or other technologic aids are 

used) when players: 

(1) Play for prizes with cards bearing numbers or other designations; 

(2) Cover numbers or designations when objects, similarly numbered or 

designated, are drawn or electronically determined; and 

(3) Win the game by being the first person to cover a designated pattern on such 

cards; 
(b) If played in the same location as bingo or lotto, pull-tabs, punch boards, tip jars, 

instant bingo, and other games similar to bingo; 

(c) Non-banking card games that: 

(1) State law explicitly authorizes, or does not explicitly prohibit, and are played 

legally anywhere in the state; and 

(2) Players play in conformity with state laws and regulations concerning hours, 

periods of operation and limitations on wagers and pot sizes; 

Section 1.06 "Class III Gaming" means all forms of gaming that are not Class I Gaming or 

Class II gaming including but not limited to: 

(a) Any banking game including but not limited to: 

(1) Card games such as baccarat, chernin de fer, blackjack (21), and pai gow (if 

played allowing only one person or entity the opportunity to bank); 

(2) Casino games such as roulette, craps, and keno; 

(b) Any gaming device as defined in 15 U.S.C. 1 17 (a) (1) and electronic or 

electromechanical facsimiles of any game of chance; 

(c) Any sports betting and pari-mutuel wagering including but not limited to wagering on 

horse racing, dog racing or jai alai; or 

(d) Lotteries. 

Section 1.07 bbCollateral Ameement " means any contract, whether or not in writing, that is 

related, either directly or indirectly, to a management contract or to any right^, duties or 

obligations created between a tribe (or any of its members, entities, or organizations) and a 

management contractor or subcontractor (or any person or entity related to a management 

contractor or subcontractor). 
Section 1.08 "Commission " means the National Indian Gaming Commission 

Section 1.09 "Compact " means any agreement reached between the Tni and the State of 

California pursuant to 25 U.S.C. $27 10 (d) and approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Any 

such agreement shall affect the scope and regulation of Class Ill gaming activities only. 

Section 1.10 "Electronic. computer or other technologic aid" means a device such as a 

computer, telephone, cable, television, satellite or bingo blower and that when used-- 

(a) is not a game of chance but merely assists a player or the playing of a game; 

(b) is readily distinguishable firom the playing of a game of chance on an electronic or 

electromechanical facsimile; and 

(c) is operated according to applicable Federal communications law. 

Section 1.1 1 "Electronic or electromechanical facsimile " means any gambling device as 

defined in 15 U.S.C. 1 17 (a) (2) or(3). 

Section 1.12 "Game similar to binno " means any game that meets the requirements for bingo 

under Section 1.05 (a) of this part and that is not a house banking game under Section 1.06 of this 

PartSection 1.13 "Gaming employee " means any person employed by the CahuiUa gaming operation 

engaged in the conduct of Class I1 or Class III Gaming activity as well as any primary 

management official or key employee. 

Section 1.14 gamin^ aeration " means each economic entity that is licensed by a tni, 

operates the games, receives the revenues, issues the prizes, and pays the expenses. A tni may 

operate a gaming operation directly, by a management contractor, or, under certain conditions, by 

another person or other entity. The operation also includes all ancillary Casino activities which 

enhance or support the gaming operation. 
Section 1.1 5 "House banking name " means any game of chance that is played with the house as 

a participant in the game, where the house takes on all players, collects fiom all losers, and pays 

allwinners, and the housecan win 

Section 1.16 "indian Ian& " means: 

(a) Land within the limits of an Indian reservation; or 

(b) Land over which an Indian trii exercises governmental power and that is either- 

(1) Held in trust by the United States for the benef3 of any Indian tribe or 

individual., or 

(2) Held by an Indian trii or individual subject to restriction by the United 

States against alienation. 

Section 1.17 "Indian tribe " means any Indian tn'be, band, nation, or other organized group or 

community of Indians that the Secretary recognizes as-- 

(a) Eligiile for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Xndians 

because of their status as Indians and 

(b) Having powers of self-government. 

Section 1.18 "Kev em~lovee " means: 

(a) A person who performs one or more of the following hctions: 

(1) Bingo caller, supervisor, cashier, 

(2) Counting room supervisor; and count and drop personnel; 

(3) Chief of security; and security personnel; 

(4) Custodian of gaming supplies or cash; 

(5) Floor manager, 

(6) Pit boss; 
(7) Dealer; 

(8) Cashier; 

(9) Croupier; 

(1 0) Approver of credit; 

(1 1) Any employee engaged in finance or accounting functions, 

(1 2) Custodian of gambling devices including persons with access to cash and 

accounting records within such devices; 

(b) If not otherwise included, any other person whose total cash compensation is in excess 

of $50,000 per year; or 

(c) If not otherwise included, the four most highly compensated persons in the gaming 

operation. 

Section 1.19 "Manapement contract " means any contract, subcontract, or collateral agreement 

between an Lndian tni and a contractor or between a contractor and a subcontractor Xsuch 

contract or agreement provides for the management of all or part of a gaming operation 

Section 1.20 "Net revenues" means gross gaming revenues of an Indian gaming operation less-- 

(a) Amounts paid out as, or paid for, prizes; and 

(b) Total gaming related operating expenses, excluding management fees. 

Section 1.2 1 Won-paminp em~lovee" means any employee of the gaming operation who is not a 

gaming employee, primary management official or key employee. The Tni Gaming Coxmission 

in accordance with any limitations, restrictions or regulatory requirements deemed appropriate by 

the Commission shall also license non-gaming employees. 
Section 1.22 "Person having a direct or indirect financial inrerest in a management contract" 

means: 

(a) When a person is a party to a management contract, any person having a direct 

financial interest in a management contract; 

(b) When a trust is a party to a management contract, any beneficiary or trustee; 

(c) When a partnership is a party to a management contract, any partner; 

(d) When a corporation is a party to a management contract, any person who is a director 

or who holds at least 10% of the issued and outstanding stock alone or in combination with 

another stockholder who is a spouse, parent, child or sibling; or 

(e) When an entity other than a natural person has an interest in a trust, partnership or 

corporation that has an interest in a management contract, all parties of that entity are deemed to 

be persons having a direct financial interest in a Management contract. 

Section 1.23 "Person having management res~onsibilitv for a mananement contract" means the 

person designated by the management contract as having management responsibility fbr the 

gaming operation, or a portion thereof. 

Section 1.24 "Primary mananement oficial" means 

(a) The person having management responsibii for a management contract; 

(b) Any person who has authority: 

(1) To hire and fire employees; or 

(2) To set up working policy for any portion of the gaming operation; or 

(c) The chief financial o5cer or other person who has financial management 

responsibility. 
Section 1.25 "Secretary " means the Secretary of the Interior. 

Section 1.26 "Cahuilla Tribal Gamina Agency" (also known as the Cahuilla Gaming 

Commission " means the CahuiUa Tni Gaming Agency Gaming Office, established as the Tribal 

Governmental Gaming regulatory agency. 

Section 1.27 "Cahuilla Tribal Gaming Aaencv" means any of the members or employees of the 

Cahuilla Tni Gaming Agency and the Council as the chief administrator of the Cahuilla Tnial 

Gaming Regulatory Agency. 

Section 1.30 "Tribe " means the Cahuilla Band of Indians. 

Additionally, any definitions set forth in any provisions of a compact signed by the Tni and the 

State of California are adopted as if set forth at his point. 

Section 1.3 1 "Cahuilla Gaming Review Board" means a three member board appointed by the 

General Council for the review and approval of Tni Gaming regulations promulgated by the 

Commissioner and to hear and decide appeals relating to licensing actions, impositions of fines 

and patron disputes. 

Section 1.32 "Words and Terms " tense, number and gender. In constructing the provisions of 

this Code, save when otherwise plainly declared or clearly apparent fiom the context; 

(a) words in the present tense shall include the fUture tense; 

(b) words in masculine, feminine and neuter genders shall include all genders; 

(c) words in the singular shall include the plural, and in the pM shall include the 

singular. 

Section 1.33 "Workim - Dws" . means Monday through Friday except br Federal or Tni 

holiday. 
CHAPTER N 

ORDNANCE 

Section 2.01 Puruose. 

The Cahuilla Band of Indians (hereinafter "Tni), a Federally recognized Sovereign 

Indian Tribe hereby enacts this ordinance to authorize and set the terms for Class II and Class III 

gaming operations on Tni lands. 

Section 2.02 Gaminn Authorized 

Class II gaming as defined m the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, P. L. 100-447,25 

U.S.C. Section 2703 (7) (a) ("IGRA") and by the regulations promulgated by the National Indian 

Gaming Commission at 25 C.F.R J 502.3 (as published in the Federal Register at 57 FR 12382- 

12393, April 9, 1993) is hereby authorized. Additionally, all forms of Class III gaming set forth in 

any Compact between the Tni and the State of California are authorized. 

Section 2.03 Ownershiu of Gaming 

The Tni shall have the sole propriety interest in and responsibii for the conduct of any 

gaming operation authorized by this ordinance (unless the Tni elects to aUow individually 

owned gaming). 

Section 2.04 License Reouired. 

A Tni license shall be required for each place, hility, or location on Tni lands where 

gaming occurs pursuant to 25 C.F.R $522.4 (b) (6). 

Section 2.05 Use of Gaminn Revenues. 

A. Net revenues fiom Class II and Class gaming shall be used only for the following 

purposes: to fund Tni Government operations and programs; provide fbr the general webe of 

the Tni and its members; promote Tni economic development; donate to charitable 
organizations; or help hd operations of local government agencies. 

B. If the Tni elects to make per capita payments to TnM members, it shall authorize 

such payments only upon approval of a plan submitted to the Secretary of the Interior under 25 

U.S.C. j 2710 (b) (3). 

Section 2.06 Audit. 

A. The Tribe shall cause to be conducted annually an independent audit of gaming 

operations and shall submit the reding audit reports to the National Indian Gaming Commission. 

B. All gaming related contracts that result in the purchase of supplies, services, or 

concessions in excess of $25,000.00 annually, except contracts for professional legal and 

accounting services, shall be specifically inchded within the scope of the audit that is descni in 

subsection A. above. 

Section 2.07 Protection of the Environment and Public Health and Sderv. 

Class II and Class III gaming facilities shall be constructed, maintained and operated in a 

manner that adequately protects the environment and the public health and safety. 

Section 2.08 Licenses for Class II and Class III Key Em~/ovees and Primq Mananement 

wcials. and Gaming Em~lovees, and Non-Gaming Emdovees. 

All gaming employees, non- gaming employees, key employees and primary management 

officials shall apply for and be granted a Tni gaming license prior to employment in the gaming 

operation The Tni shall ensure that the policies and procedures set out in this section are 

implemented with respect to anyone employed at any Class II or Class III gaming enterprise 

operated on Indian lands: 
k Definitions: 

For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply: 

I. Key employee means: 

(a) A person who performs one or more of the following functions: 

(1) Bingo caller, supervisor, cashier; 

(2) Counting room supervisor, personnel, and drop team personnel; 

(3) Chief of security, and all security personnel; 

(4) Custodian of gaming supplies or cash; 

(5) Floor manager; 

(6) Pit boss; 

(7) Dealer; 

(8) Croupier; 

(9) Any Cashier; 

(1 0) Approver of credit; or 

(1 1) Any employee engaged in finance or accounting ktions; 

(12) Custodian of gambling devices inchding persons with access to 

cash and accounting records within such devices; 

(b) If not otherwise included, any other person whose total cash compensation 

is in excess of $50,000 per year; or 

(c) If not othenvise included, the four most higbly compensated persons in the 

gaming operation. 
2. Prirnarv rnanqement official means 

(a) The person having management responsibility for a management contract; 

(b) Any person who has authority: 

(1) to hire and fire employees; or 

(2) to set up working policy for any portion of the gaming operation; 

(c) The chief financial officer or any other person who has financial 

management responsibility. 

B. A~~lication forms 

1. The following notice shall be placed on the application form for a gaming 

employee, non-gaming empbyees, key employee, or a primary management official before 

that form is filled out by an applicant: 

"In compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the following information is 

provided: 

Solicitation of the infomation on this fbrm is authorized by 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. 

The purpose of the requested information is to determine the eligibity of 

individuals to be employed in a gaming operation. The information will be used by 

National Lndian Gaming Commission members and staffwho have need for the 

information in the performince of their official duties. The information may be 

disclosed to appropriate Federal, Tni State, local or foreign law enforcement 

and regulatory agencies when relevant to civil, criuhal or regulatory investigatio~ls 

or prosecutions or when pursuant to a requirement by a tni or the National 

Indian Gaming Commission in connection with the hiring or firing of an employee, 

the issuance or revocation of a gaming Iicense, or investigations of activities while 

associated with a & or a Gaming operation. Faihrre to consent to the disclosures 

indicated in this notice will result in a hi's being unable to hire you in a gaming 

employee, non-gaming employee, primary management official or key employee 

position" 
The disclosure of your Social Security Number(SSN) is voluntary. However, 

failure to supply a SSN may result in errors in processing application." 

2. The following notice shall be placed on the application form for a key employee 

or primary official before that form is filled out by an applicant. 

"A hkie statement on any part of your application may be grounds for not hiring 

you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or 

imprisonment. (U.S. Code, Tile 18, section 100 1. 

3. Existing gaming employees, non-gaming employees, key employees and primary 

management officials who have not filled out applications with the privacy act notice or fdse 

statement notice as descriid in section 2.08, B, I and 2 above shall be notified in writing that 

they shall either: 

(a) Complete a new application which contains the appropriate privacy act 

notice andlor $lse statement notice; or 

(b) Sign a statement that contains the privacy act and/or Mse statement notice. 

C. Backaround Investigation: No license shall be granted to any person or entity who has 

been determined to be a person or entity whose prior activities, criminal record, if any, or 

reputation, habits, and associations pose a threat to the public interest or to the effective 

regulation and control of gaming, or create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unbk, or illegal 

practices, methods, and activities in the conduct of gaming or by the carrying on of the busmess 

and financial arrangements incidental thereto. 

1. License Application Minimum Reauirements: 

(a) the Tni shall request fiom each license applicant all of the following 

information: 
(1) Full name, other names used (oral or written), social security 

number (s), birth date, place of birth, citizenship, gender, all languages ( spoken or written); 

(2) Currently and for the previous 10 years; business and employment 

positions held, ownershrp interests in those businesses, business and residence addresses, and 

drivers' license numbers; 

(3) The names and current address of at least three personal references, 

including one personal reference who was acquainted with the applicant during each period of 

residence listed under paragraph (a) (2) of this section; 

(4) Current business and residence telephone numbers; 

(5) A description of any existing and previous business relationships with 

Indian Tnis, including ownership interests in those business; 

(6) A description of any existing and previous business relationships with 

the gaming industry generally, inchding ownership interest in those business; 

(7) The name and address of any licensing or regulatory agency with 

which the person has filed an application for a license or permit related to gaming, whether or not 

such license or permit was granted; 

(8) For each felony for which there is an ongoing prosecution or a 

conviction, the charge, the name and address of the court involved, and the date and disposition if 

any, 

(9) For each misdemeanor conviction or ongoing misdemeanor 

prosecution (excluding minor tdic violations), within 10 years of the date of the application, the 

name and address of the court involved and the date and disposition; 
(1 0) For each criminal charge (excluding minor traffic charges), whether 

or not there is conviction, if such criminal charge is within 10 years of the date of the application 

and is not otherwise listed pursuant to paragraph (A) (8) or (A) (9) of this section, the criminal 

charge, the name and address of the court involved and the date and disposition; 

(1 1) The name and address of any licensing or regulatory agency with 

which the person has fled an application for an occupational license or permit, whether or not 

such license or permit was granted; 

(1 2) A current photograph; 

(1 3) Any other information the Tni deems relevant; and 

(1 4) Fingerprints consistent with procedures adopted by the Tni 

according to 25 C.F.R j 522.2 0. Fingerprints shall be required for employees defined as key 

employees and primary management officials only unless otherwise requested by the Tni 

gaming comnrission 

Section 2.09 Backmound Investination of License Auplicants Pursuant to Section 522.2 (b) of 

the Rules and Regulations of the National Indian Gaming Commission. 

The Tni shall conduct an investigation sufEcient to make a determination under Section 

2.1 1. below. In conducting a background investigation, the Tni or its agent shall promise to 

keep confidential the identity of each person interviewed in the course of the investigation. 

1. Pursuant to any approved compact between the Tni and the State of California any 

applicable procedures for Tni licensing andlor State licensing or certification of all gaming 

employees for the conduct of Class III gaming are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. 
2. The minimum procedures for conducting background investigations on license 

applicants are: 

a Criminal history check; 

b. Civil history check; 

c. Financial and credit check; 

d. Reference check; 

e. Previous business and employment check; 

E Relative check; 

g. Business and personal associates check; 

h. Educational verification; 

i Document the disposition of all potential problem areas noted and 

disq- information needed. 

j. Any other investigation deemed necessary or appropriate by the Tn'bal Gaming 

Office. 

3. The Tni Gaming Commissioner is primady responsible for the conduct of the 

background investigations and suitability determinations in consultation with the National Indian 

Gaming Commission; 

4. The Tni Gaming Commission shall be responsible for conducting, reviewing and 

either approving or disapproving the investigative work; 

5. The Tni Gaming Commissioner is responsible for reporting the results of the 

background investigations to the National Indian Gaming Commission for key employees and 

primary management officials only. 

6. For the purposes of obtaining necessary fingerprints for processing, the Tni Gaming 

Commissioner and designated agents shall have Tni law enforcement authority. 
7. Suitability deterhimtion and selection of Garning Office members is more specScaUy 

Set forth later in this ordinance. 

8. The investigative reports shall set forth, in detail, the: 

a Steps taken in conducting the background investigation; 

b. Results obtained; 

c. Conclusions reached; 

d. The basis for those conclusions. 

Section 2.10 Ap~lication Fee. 

The Tni Gaming Agency shall set a fee for applications, background investigations and 

Licenses. AU: such fees shall be made payable to the Cahuilla Tni Gaming Agency and 

delivered to the TGA at the time of application submittal. 

Section 2.1 1 Eliaibilitv Determination. 

The Tni Gaming Agency shall review a person's prior activities, criminal record, if any, 

and reputation, habits and associations to make a finding concerning the eligibility of a Gaming 

license applicant. If the Gaming Agency determines that licensing of the person poses a threat to 

the public interest or to the effective regulation of gaming, or creates or enhances dangers of 

unsuitable, &, or illegal practices and methods and activities in the conduct of gaming, or 

jeopardizes the integrity or reputation of the Tnibe or its Gaming Operation, a license shall not be 

granted. 

Section 2.12 Procedures for Forwardinn A ~~lications and Reports-for Kw Em~lovees and 

Primam Mawement OfEcials to the National Indian Gaming Commission. 

1. When a key employee or primary management official begins work at a gaming 

operation authorized by this ordinance, the Gaming Commission shall forward to the National 
Indian Gaming Commission a completed application suitability report after having conduct the 

background investigation and making the detennination referred to in Section 2.1 1. 

2. The Tni Gaming Commission shall forward the report referred to in Section 2.1 3 to 

the National Indian Gaming Commission within 60 days after an employee begins work or within 

60 days of the approval of this ordinance by the Chairman of the National Lndian Gaming 

Commission 

3. The gaming operation shall not employ as a key employee or primary management 

official a person who does not have a license. 

Section 2.13 Report to the National Indian Gaming Commission. 

I. Pursuant to the procedures set out in section 2.09, the Tni Gaming Office shall 

prepare and forward the National Indian Garmng Commission an investigative report on each 

background investigation. An investigative report shall include all of the following: 

a Steps taken in conducting a background investigation; 

b. Results obtained; 

c. Conchsions reached; and 

d. The bases for those conclusions. 

2. The Gaming Commission shall submit, with the report, a copy of the eligibility 

detennination made under Section 2.1 1. 

3. If a license is not issued to an applicant, the Gaming Commission: 

a Shall now the National Indian Gaming Commission; 

b. may forward copies of its eligibii determination and investigative report (if 

any) to the National Indian Gaming Commission for inclusion in the Indian 

Gaming Individuals Records System. 
4. With respect to license applicants, the Tnibal Gaming Office shall retain applications for 

licensing and employment and reports (if any) of background investigations for inspection by the 

Chairman of the National Lndian Gaming Commission or his or her designee for no less than three 

(3) years fiom the date denial or revocation of a license, or termination of employment, whichever 

is later. 

Section 2.14 Grantina a gamin^ License. 

1. Ifl within a thirty (30) day period after the National Indian Gaming Commission 

receives a report, the National Indian Gaming Commission notifies the Tni that it has no 

objection to the issuance of a license pursuant to a license application filed by a key employee or a 

primary management official for whom the Tni has provided an application and investigative 

report to the National Indian Gaming Commission, the Tni may issue a license to such applicant. 

2. The Tni shall respond to a request for additional information fiom the Chairman of 

the National Lndian Gaming Commission concerning a key employee or a primary management 

official who is the subject of a report. Such a request shall suspend the 30-day period under 

paqpph I of this section until the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission 

receives the additional information. 

3. If, within the thy (30) day period descnid above, the National Indian Gaming 

Commission provides the Tni with a statement itemin'ng objections to the issuance of a license 

to a key employee or to a primary management official for whom the Tni has provided an 

application and investigative report to the National Indian Gaming Commission, the Tni shall 

reconsider the application, taking into account the objections itemized by the National Indian 

Gaming Commission. The Tni shall make the final decision whether to issue a license to such 

applicant. 
Section 2.15 License Swension. 

1. IC after the issuance of a gaming license, the Tnhe receives from the National 

Indian Gaming Commission or other source, reliable information indicating that a key employee 

or a primary management official is not eligible for employment under subsection 3 above, the 

Gaming Commission may suspend such license and shall not* in writing the licensee of the 

suspension and the proposed revocation. 

2. The Gaming Commission shall notlfL the licensee of the time, date and place for a 

hearing on the proposed revocation of a license. 

3. After a revocation Hearing, the Gaming Agency shall decide to revoke or to 

reinstate a gaming License. The Tni Gaming Agency shall noti@ the National Indian Gaming 

Commission of its decision, in writing, within fifteen (15) days thereafter. 

Section 2.16 Class III Gaming. 

In addition to the above, any TniState Licensing andlor Certification requirements and 

procedures for Tni Licensing andlor State certification or licensing in a Compact between the 

Tni and the State of California are adopted and incorporated herein by reference. 

Section 2.17 Repeal. 

Upon approval of this Gaming Ordinance by the Chairman of the National Indian Gaming 

Comrrdssion, an prior gaming or- previously enacted by the Tni are hereby repealed, 

effective that date. 
CHAPTER III 

ADMlNISTRATlON AND ENFORCEMENT 

Section 3.0 1 Unauthorized Gaming. 

Any person who commits any act of unauthorized gaming on this reservation shall be in 

violation of this Ordinance and shall be prosecuted in the appropriate Court of competent 

jurisdiction Prosecution for such a violation in other than a Federal Court is not meant to be 

exclusive; a finding of guilt or innocence shall not deprive the Federal Court fiom jurisdiction 

Section 3.02 Ownership-Revenues to Benefit Tribe. 

The Tni shall have the sole proprietary interest in, and the sole responsibility for, the 

conduct of all gaming activity. Such provision does not, however, limit tbe Tni's ab'i to enter 

into any management contract wherein net profits are divided between the Tni and the other 

parties to such contract. The Tribe's share of net revenues will go entirely to the Tni and shall 

be used for the following purposes only: 

(a) to fund Tni government operations or programs; 

(b) to provide for the general wehe of the Tni and its members; 

(c) to promote Trii economic development; 

(d) to donate to charitable organizations; or, 

(e) to help hd operations of local government agencies. 

Net revenues &om the gaming establishment may be used to make per capita payments to 

members of the Tni pursuant to a Pkn adopted by the Tni and approved by the Secretary of 

the Interior. 
Section 3.03 Establishment of the Cahuilla Gaming Review Board. 

The Cahuilla Gaming Review Board is hereby established. The Gaming Review Board, 

(GRB), shall consist of three (3) members appointed by a majority vote of the General Council, 

and shall consist of the following; 

1. One (I) Director fiom the Casino's acting Board of Directors; 

2. One (1) active member of the Cahuilla Tni Council; and, 

3. One (1) department head, selected by random drawing. 

Section 3.04 Infenfionallv Omitted. 

Section 3.05 Purpose and Authority of Review Board. 

The gaming review board shall be responsBle for the review and approval of any Tni 

gaming regulations promulgated by the Commission under the authority of this ordinance. In 

addition, the review board shall serve as a final appeal board to review any disputes between 

patrons and the gaming operation as well as review andlor hear any appeals for any contested 

licensing actions or fines impdsed by the Commission. 

Section 3.06 Compenration,for Review Board Members. 

Gaming Review Board members may be paid a stipend at a rate to be established annually 

by the Garmng Office budget, and approved by the Tni Council. Board members shall be 

reimbursed for actual expenses incurred on Gaming Oflice business, including necessary travel 

expenses. In no event shall compensation be based on a percentage of net profits tiom gaming 

operations of the Tni. 
Section 3.07 Selection of Chairperson. 

The review board shall select fiom its membership a chairperson, who shall chair all 

necessary hearings and meetings. If the chairperson determines that a meeting must be continued 

or postponed, the chairperson may set the time and date for additional meetinghearing times. The 

Chairperson shall communicate the scheduling of all meetingshearings with the Gaming 

Commissioner. 

Section 3.08 Meetinns/Hearinns. 

The review board shall not meet more than once per month unless deemed necessary by 

the Charperson or at special request of the Commissioner. Should additional meetings be 

necessary, the Board Chairman and Commissioner shall concur on mutually agreeable dates and 

times. Meeting and hearings shall take place on the Cahuilla reservation Meetings and hearing 

proceedings shall have official minutes recorded by the secretary or administrative assistant of the 

Commission Records of board meetings and hearings shall be exempt fiom state subpoena. 

Section 3.09 Quorum-Maioritv Vote. 

A quorum shall consist of all three (3) members of the review board. All decisions shall be 

made by a majority vote of the Board members. 

Section 3.10 Establishment and Authoritv of the Tribal Gaming Commission. 

The Cahuilla Tni Gaming Agency, as previousIy established by Tn'bal Resolution, is 

hereby reaffirmed and ratified as properly established. The Gaming Agency (also referred to as 

Gaming Commission) shall exercise all powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Code. 

The Gaming Agency may exercise any proper power and authority necessary to perform the 

duties assigned to it by this Code, and is not limited by the enumeration of powers in thls chapter. 

The Gaming Agency shall promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of any gaming 
establishment and shall hear and resobe all disputes regarding any provision of the Code. In all 

decisions, the Gaming Agency shall act to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and 

himess of the operation and adrmmtm . . tion of gaming and ancillary activities of the gaming 

operation The Gaming Agency shall have the power and authority to deny any application; to 

limit, condition, suspend, or restrict any license; make a finding of suitabllrty or approval of a 

license, or find suitable the imposition of a fine upon any person or entity licensed, for ally cause 

deemed reasonable by the Gaming Agency. 

Section 3.1 1 Monthly Report. 

The Gaming Commission shall make at least monthly reports to the Council within thirty 

(3 0) days after the close of the month for which the information is being required. The report shall 

at a minimum include a fidl and complete statement of auditing activities, expenses and all other 

Gnancial transactions of the Commission and summary of all licensing and enforcement actions. 

Section 3.1 2 Prior Notice of Actions. 

In promulgating, amending, and repealing regulations, the Gaming Commission shall give 

prior notice of the proposed action to all licensees and other persons whom the Commissioner has 

reason to believe have a legitimate and bona fide interest in such proposed action Said notice 

shall inform such persons as to the general nature of the proposed actions and advise them as to 

the manner in which comments on said proposed action shall be received by the Gaming 

Commission Upon receipt of input and comments fi-om affected parties the Commissioner shall 

schedule a meeting with the Review Board and present proposed regulations for approval and 

adoption Any disagreements between parties afkted by the proposed regulations and the 

Agency will be considered by the Review Board prior to adoption. In emergencies, the Gaming 

Commission may .wmmdy adopt, amend or repeal any regulation if at the time the 
Commissioner determines sbch action is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public 

peace, health, safety, morals, and good order or general wehe, together with a statement of 

facts constituting the emergency; provided the Gaming Commissioner and Review Board shall 

schedule such emergency action for a regular hearing as soon as possible not to exceed thirty (30) 

days after any such emergency action 

Section 3.13 Request-for Review Board Action. 

The General Manager of the Gaming operation may file a petition in a manner and form 

approved by the Gaming Review Board requesting the amendment or repeal of a regulation Upon 

receipt of the petition, the Chair of the Gaming Review Board shall within thirty (30) days 

schedule the matter for Consideration by the Review Board pursuant to this chapter, and shall 

immediately forward a copy of the petition to the Gaming Commissioner. The Chair of the 

Gaming Review Board will consult with the Gaming Commissioner before ruling on any petition 

and will schedule the matter for hearing only if the Gaming Review Board disagtees with the 

Gaming Commissioner's recommendation. 

Section 3.14 Due Process. A~~eafinn Commission Actions. 

Any Commission decision resulting in approving, disapproving, revoking, suspending, 

limiting or conditioning a license, or the imposition of other sanctions under this Code SW be 

made by the Cormnissioner. Should an applicant or licensee disagree with the determination of the 

Commissioner, the Commissioner shall schedule a hearing with the Review Board to review the 

decision, within thirty (30) working days fiom the date an applicant fifes histher written appeal 

with the Gaming Commission 
Section 3.15 Review Board's Findings. 

Following such hearing, the Review Board shall, within five (5) working days reach a 

determination concerning: 

(a) the accuracy of the hts presented at the hearing; 

@) whether the license in question should be granted, denied, reinstated 

suspended, revoked, conditioned, or limited; and 

(c) whether any other action recommended to the Review Board including, but not 

limited to fines and forfeitures, should be taken. 

Section 3. I6 Notification of Review Board Decision. 

Within five (5) working days following this determination, the Review Board shall inform 

the subject and the Commission in writing of the determination. The determination of the Review 

Board shall be final and not subject to firrther appeal. 

Section 3.17 Ap~ointment of Commissioner. 

The Council and/or the Tni Gaming Agency shall appoint a Commissioner who shall be 

responsible for the day-to-day management of the affairs of the Gaming Commission as well as 

overseeing the estabIishment and operation of all gaming activities for compliance with alt 

applicable Federal, State and Tni gaming laws and regulations. A detailed background 

investigation shall be conducted on the Commissioner before hisher appointment. The 

Commissioner shall report directly and only to the Tni Council. No one convicted of a felony of 

any kind or misdemeanor related to gambling or moral turpitude can serve as Commissioner. The 

Commissioner shall have no personal interest in the gaming activity. Neither the Commissioner 

nor any Commission employees may gamble in the gaming establishment nor have any personal 

financial interest in any gaming establishment or patron. 
Section 3.1 8 Commissioner 's Contract. The Commissioner shall be hired on a contract 

and shall be subject to those qualifications as established by the General Council. The terms of the 

contract will be negotiated with the Tnid Council and approved by the General Council The 

Commissioner's compensation shall be part of the negotiations. Compensation for the 

Commissioner shall not be based, in whole or in part, on the profitability of the gaming operation. 

Section 3.19 Termination of Commissioner. 

The Commissioner shall be terminated immediately and without the necessity of a vote of 

the Council upon the Commissioner's conviction in a Federal or State court of competent 

jurisdiction for any felony, or for any misdemeanor related to gambling or moral turpitude, or 

upon conviction of any charge that the Council finds relates to the Commissioner's honesty or 

ability to fidfdl hidhers duties. If the Commissioner is convicted of violating any part of this Code, 

he/she shall be immediately terminated. Additionally, the Commissioner may be terminated for 

inadequate performance of the duties required, or may additionally be terminated for associations 

or conduct that would tend to bring the Commissioner's integrity or gaming operation into 

disrepute by a 213 vote of the General Council. 

Section 3.20 Duties of commissioner. 

The Commissioner shall perform all duties, exercise all powers, assume and discharge all 

responsibilities, and cany out and effect all purposes of this Code relating to the regdation of all 

gaming activity. h all decisions, the Commissioner shall act to promote and ensure integrity, 

security, honesty, and fairness of the operation and admhhration of all gaming activity. The 

Commissioner's duties shall include but not be limited to the following: 

(a) Negotiating contracts for payments by the Tni for the provision of 

surveillance and outside independent auditing services. Such contracts must 
be approved by the Council and shall not constitute a waiver ofjurisdiction 

by the Tni; 

(b) Correspond with the National Lndian Gaming Commission and do whatever 

is necessary to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of that 

agency. Specifically, the Commission, with approval of the Triial Council, 

shall arrange for an annual outside audit of authorized gaming and will 

provide a copy to the National Indian Gaming Commission; 

(c) The Commission will assure that all gaming activity is conducted in a manner 

which adequately protects the environment and the public's health and &ty, 

(d) The Commission will ensure that background investigations are conducted 

pursuant to section 2.09 on all primary management officials, key employees, 

gaming employees and non-garning employees of any gaming establishment 

and that oversight of such officials and their management is conducted on an 

ongoing basis. The Commissioner will make suitability determinations on the 

granting of Tni licenses for all of the gaming operation employees. The 

Commissioner shall immediately notify the National Indian Gaming 

Commission of the issuance of such licenses for primary management 

officials and key employees. The Commissioner will review all license 

applications and background investigations to ensure that no person shall be 

eligible for employment if that person's prior activities, criminal record (if 

any), or reputation, habits and associations pose a threat to the public interest 

or to the effective regulation of gaming or create or enhance the dangers of 

unsuitable, unFair, or illegal practices and methods and activities in the 
conduct of gaming or jeopardize the integrity or reputation of the Tnk or its 

Gaming Operation. The Commission shall not4 the National Lndian Gaming 

Commission of the results of such background checks before the issuance of 

such licenses to primary management officials and key employees. 

(e) Hmng, pursuant to the approval of the Tribal Council, such professional, 

clerical, technical and administrative personnel as may be necessary to cany 

out the provisions of this Ordinance. 

(f) Inspect, review and copy all records, documents, equipment and bcilities, or 

anything else necessary and pertinent to enforcement of any provisions of this 

Ordinance. 

(g) Make decisions and execute any sanctions on any person subject to the 

jurisdiction of this Ordinance as deemed necessary, appropriate and lam 

Section 3.2 1 Riaht of Inmections. 

The Commission and its agents, inspectors and employees have the authority to: 

(a) inspect and examine all premises wherein gaming is conducted or gambling 

devices or equipment are used, manufactured, sold or distributed; 

(b) inspect all equipment and supplies in, upon or about the gaming 

establishment, or inspect any equipment or supplies wherever located, 

which may, or may not have been used in the gaming establishment; 

(c) Summarily seize and remove fiom the gaming establishment and impound 

such equipment and supplies for the purposes of examination, inspection, 

evidence or forfeiture; 
(d) demand immediate access to and inspect and audit all papers, books, 

records of applicants and licensees affecting the enforcement of policy of or 

any provision of this Ordinance; 

(e) seize and impound any patron's winnings which the Commission has reason 

to believe may have been won or obtained in violation of this Ordinance, 

pending civil forfeiture hearing on such seizure; 

(f) along and in addition to the Gaming Review Board, issue subpoenas and 

compel attendance of witnesses for hearing at any place within the 

Reservation, to administer oaths and to require testimony under oath. Any 

process or notice may be served in the same manner provided for service of 

process and notices in civil actions. The Review Board and the 

Commissioner may pay such transportation and other expenses of 

witnesses as it may deem reasonable and proper. Any licensee hiling to 

comply with any subpoena shall be subject to immediate revocation of their 

gaming license. 

Section 3.22 Confidentialitv of Information. 

Each member of the Cahuilla Gaming Review Board and each employee of the Tni 

Gaming Commission shall be required to sign a confidentiality agreement, and will be responsible 

for ensuring the strictest standards of confidentiality with respect to all information. All 

information provided to the Cahuilla Gaming Review Board and Gaming Commission and aU 

information obtained by the Board and Triial Gaming Commission in the performance of its 

duties, shall be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed to any person or organization without 

the written consent of the Cahuilla Tribal Council. The Review Board and the Commissioner may 
re& to reveal, in any court proceeding the id@ of any informant, or the information obtained 

&om the informant, or both the .&ity and the information. 

Section 3.23 Powers of DeIezahon. 

The CahuiUa Tribal Gaming Agency may organize itself into a fimctional division as it 

may deem necessary and brn time to time aher such plan of organization as it may deem 

expedient. The Tribal Commisiion shall establish its own budget for operations, and acquire such 

fUmishings, equipment, supplies, stationery, books, motor vehicles, and other things as it rrtay 

deem necessary or deskibk m carrying out is htions, and kur such other expeuses within tbe 

limit of funds available to it, as it may deem oecessary. Within tbe limits of a Council approved 

budget, the Garning Commission shall employ and fix the salaries of or contract for the services of 

such professional, technical and operat iond personnel and consultants as the execution of its 

duties and the operation of the Gaming Comnrission may require. At the Council's discretion, said 

budget may be reviewed and modified by the General Council every six (6) months. Upon the end 

of the budget year, any surptus which might exist shall revert to the Tribal Govermnent. The 

Co-ner shall keep and maintain a file of an applications for licenses under this chapter, 

together with a record of all actiom taken with respect to such applications. The Commisbner 

sball keep and mrintsin such other files and records as he/she may deem desirable. 

Section 3.24 Sanctions. 

- .. Any person who engages in xtmt~~ on property subject to the provisions of this Gam& 

Code without a license, in violation of any liceuse or tenns imposed thereon, in violation of tem~ 

of suspension, or in violation of the Code, including any person who unlawfidly trespasses upon 

any premises Lid bythis Code without the consent of the Licensee and/or the Gaming Ofk 

shall be m violation of this code and be subject to sanctions m accordance with the provisions of 
Section 3.26 bereinafter. 

Section 3.25 Limitations Period. 

NO £ine shall be assessed nor any action taken for any violation under the preceding 

section unless the action is initiated within two (2) years of the commission of the offense. 

Section 3.26 Violutions of Code-Punishment. 

Any violation of this Code may be punished by a 6ne of no mre than Five Thousand 

Doh ($5, 000.00) for each separate count or violation. Each day of violation shall constitute a 

separate count or violation under this Code. A violator may also be required to pay costs, storage 

fees, and auction or sales fees. AIl property used or which may be used m activities in each and 

every separate violation of this Code may become the property of the Tni; persons may be 

prohibited fiom trespassing on premises licensed under this Code, licenses may be saqmded, 

revoked, or limited and gaming establishments may be closed All such action shall be taken at the 

discretion of the Gaming Cormnission, subject to the right of appeal to the CahuilIa Gaming 

Review Board. Winnings found to have been received in violatin of this Code shan be forfeited 

and become the property of the Tribe. 

Section 3.27 Due Process Regarding Enforcement Actions. 

The Gaming Commission shaIl promulgate regulations protecting due process rights of all 

inchiduals subject to the enforcement of this Code. Such regulations sban, at a . . 

(a) provide standards for emergency or summary suspension of license; (b) 

provide tiir notice and opportunity for hearing before the Gaming 

Commissiin -ding any revocation or suspension of license, and regarany enforcement action taken pursuant to this Code; and, 
(b) provide the right to appeal, de novo, any Gaming Commission disciplinary or 

enforcement action to the Cahuilla Gaming Review Board. 

Section3.28 Patron Dimutes. 

(a) ReW to Pay W mniogs. Whenever the Gaming Facility Operator refuses 

payment of alleged winnings or machine credits to a patron, and the Gaming Facility Operator and 

the patron are unable to resoh the dispute to the mtisfkhn of the pmn, and the dispute 

involves: 

(1) At least five hundred dollars ($500). the Gaming Facility Operator shall 

immediately noti& the Tni Gaming Commission. The Tribal Gaming 

Commission shall conduct whatever investigation it deem necessary and 

shali determine whether payment should be made; or 

(2) Less than five hundred dollars ($500) and the patron and operator do 

not come to an agreement, the Gaming Facility Operator shall inform the 

patron of his or her right to request that the Tni Gaming Commission 

conduct an investigation. Upon request of the patron, the Tni Gaming 

Codion shall conduct whatever investigation it deems necessary and 

shaU determine whether payment should be made. 

(b) Notice to Patrons. The Tni Gaming Commission shall mail written notice 

by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Gaming Facility Operator and the patron of the 

decision resolving the dispute within thirty (30) days after the date that the Tni Gaming 

cmmksion fbt receives notification &om the Gaming Facility Operator or a request to conduct 

an investigation hm the patron. Such notice shall include an explanation of the decision. 
(c) Effective Date of Decision. The decision of the Tribal Gaming Commission is 

effective on the date it is received by the aggrieved party as reflected on the return receipt. 

(d) Review of Decisioq. Within thirty (30) days after the date of receipt of the 

written decision, the aggrieved party may file a petition with the Gaming Review Board. Upon 

receipt of the petition the Chair of the Review Board shan immediately forward a copy of the 

petition to the Gaming Commissioner. The Gaming Review Board shali promuIgate procedures to 

determine whether patron disputes are eligible for a hearing and for the conduct of any hearing. 

The Gaming Review Board shall take into consideration the prior decision and other 

documentation provided to it by the patron, the Gaming Commission, and the Gaming Facility 

Operator. The Chairman of the Review Board shall then issue a written decision and mail it to the 

parties pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 3.28 (b). The decision of the Cahuilla 

Gaming Review Board sban be final and binding upon the patron and the Gaming Facility 

Operator and shall not be subject to judicial review, dispute resolution or other legal action 

Section 3.29 Indemndence of Gaming mce. 

The Commissioner, Commission Employees, members of the Council and their immediate 

hdies shall receive w personal compensation, gift, reimbursement or payment of any kind hm 

any person doing or wishing to do business with the Tni relating to gaming nor with any person 

wishing to obtain an unfiir advantage in any authorized wager on gaming. Any property received 

in viohtion of this provision, including cash payments, shall be immediately forfeited to the Tni 

and tbe offending persons shall be prosecuted to the Mest extent possible. The Gahg 

Commission shall cooperate to the 111est extent possible with any Federal or State law 

enforcement agency to pursue prosecution under applicable Federal or State law. 
Chapter N 

Licensing 

Section 4.0 1 Issuance of Tribal Gaming Licenses. 

The Gaming Office shall consult with appropriate law enforcement ofiials concerning 

any gaming licenses it may issue. If, after issuance of a gaming license by the Gaming Commission 

Office, reliable information is received that a lid employee does not meet the standard 

established under Section 2.1 1 of this Code, the Gaming Office sball suspend such license. 

Section 4.02 Non - Transferabili~ of License. 

Any license issued pursuant to the provision of this Code is valid only for the person or 

entity at the place of business shown on the face thereof. It is not assignable or otherwise 

transferable to any other person or entity for any other location without approval of the 

Cormnissioner. 

Section 4.03 Grantinz of License. 

The Commission, upon completion of appropriate background investigation arzd 

suitability determination shall either grant or deny a license. The issuance of a license shall be 

done o* provided that, 

(a) A completed kense application has been received; 

(b) AU applicable licensing fees have been paid; 

(c) No objection has been raised by Federal or State Gaming Ofkials. 

Section 4.04 Suitability Determinution. License Denid. 

The Commissioner may wt grant a license to any applicant who bas been convicted of 

any felony or gaming offense. The Commissioner may deny a license to any applicant (empbyee 

or vendor), or may suspend or revoke the License of any employee or vendor who: 
(a) has knowingly and wWXy provided fdse statements or information or omitted 

material information on his or her license application or background questiormaire; or 

(b) is determined to be a person whose prior activities, criminal record if any, or 

reputation, habits, and associations pose a threat to the public interest or to the effective 

regulation and control of gaming, or create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unhk, or illegal 

practices, and methods, and activities in the conduct of gaming or the carrying on of tbe business 

and financial arrangements incidental thereto, or jeopardizes the integrity or reputation of the 

Tni or its Gaming Operation; or 

(c) has violated, tided or reM to compIy with the provisions, requirements, 

conditions, limitations or duties imposed by any provision of this ordinance, the Cornpad, or any 

provision of any Federal, State, or Tni Gaming Regulations, or when any such violation has 

occurred upon any premises occupied or operated by any such person or over which he or she has 

substantial colltrol; 

(d) knowingly causes, aids, abets, or conspires with another to cause any person or 

entity to violate any of the laws of this State or the applicable rules of the State or Tni Gaming 

Office, or the provisions of the Compact; 

(e) has obtained a State Gaming license or certification or Tni license by fraud, 

misreptesentation, concht or through inadvertence or mistake; 

(f) bas been convicted of ,or forfeited bond upon a charge oft or plead gdty to, 

forgery, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to dehud, willfbl fgilure to make required payment or 

reports to any Govmt, whether Tni State, or the United States; or of any crime, whether 

a felony or misdemeanor, invoIving any gaming activity, misappropriation of funds or physical 

harm to individuslrs or moral turpitude; 
(g) makes a misiepresentation oE, or fails to disclose a material fact to the Federal, 

State or Tni Gaming Regulatory authorities; 

(h) is subject to a concurrent prosecution or pending charges, or a conviction which is 

under apped for any offenses inchrded under subsection (f) of this Section; provided the Gaming 

Agency may defer decision upon the application pending the outcome of such prosecution or 

appeal; 

( has had a gaming licensed issued by any State or Tnibe in the United States 

revoked or denied; 

01 has demonstrated a WWUI disregard for compliance with Gaming Regulatory 

authority in any jurisdiction, including suspension, revocation, denial of application or forfeiture 

of license; 

(k) has pursued or is pursuing economic gain in an occupational mannet or context 

which is in violation of the criminal laws of any state if such pursuit creates probable cause to 

believe that the participation of such person in gaming or reIated activity in this State. For 

purposes of this Paragraph, occupational manner or context shall be defined as the systematic 

pa- . . n, management or execution of activity for financial gain; 

O is a career offender or a member of a career offender organization or an associate 

of a career offender or a career offender organization m such a manner which creates probable 

cause to believe that the association is of such a nature as to be detrimental to the proper 

operation of the authorized gaming or related activities in this State. For the purpose of this 

paragraph, career offender shall be dehed as any person whose behavior is pursued in an 

occupational manner or context for the purposes of economic gain udizhg such methods as are 

deemed criminal violations of Tni law, Federal law or the laws and the public policy of this 
State. A career offender organization shall be deW as any group of persons who operate 

together as career offenders; 

(m) is a person whose prior activities, criminal record, if any reputation, habits and 

associations pose a threat to the public interest of the Tni or to the effective regulation and 

control of Gaming, or creates or enhances the dangers of unsuitabIe, unfiir or &gal practices, 

methods, and activities in the conduct of gaming, or the carrying on of the business and financial 

arrangements incidental thereto; or, 

(n) Eails to provide any information requested by Tni Gammg Office within fourteen 

(14) days of the request for the information 

Section 4.05 Licenses and Redation of Class 111 Gaming Activities: Tribal - State Commct 

Compliance. 

The Gaming Office shall follow each, every, and d of the requirements for licensing and 

regulation of Class lIl gaming pursuant to the terms and conditions of any compact between the 

Tribe and the State of California 

Sechn 4.06 Failure of A-~ulicanf to Disclose Material Information. 

An applicant for licensing sball make true and fblI disclosure of aII information to the 

Gaming Commission necessary or appropriate to cany out the policies of this Tni relating to 

Gansing and control of the gaming operation. It is the duty of the applicant to disclose all 

information Inaterial to whether the applicant's involvement with gaming would jeopardize or 

compromise the Tribal interest, whether or not the applicant has been specifidly quested to 

provide that information It shall constitute a violation of this Code to hil to disclose, to mislead 

or to misstate any such material idionnation to the Commission. 
Section 4.07 Ternnoraw Emulo-ment Licenses. 

Tbe Gaming Commission may issue a temporary license to any person or entity applying 

for a license to work in or do business with a licensed gaming estabhhnmt which shall be valid 

pending the completion of a background investigation of the applicant. In no event shall such 

temporary license be valid for longer than 1 80 days. 

Section 4.08 Parameters of Licenses. 

Violation of any material provision of this Code or any of the Gaming Office's 

regulations by a kensee, its agent, or empIoyee shall be deemed contrary to the public heal& 

safety, morals, good order and general welfare of the Cahuilla Band of Indians and the inhabitants 

of the Cahda Reservation, and shall be deemed grounds for refking to grant or renew a liceuse, 

suspension or revocation of a license, or shall constitute grounds for the imposition of sanctions 

by the Tribal Gaming Agency. 

renew a license, suspension or revocation of a license, or shall constitute grounds for the 

imposition of sanctions by the Gaming Office or Commissioner. If the Commission elects to 

resohe disputes m a manner 0th than revocation of a license, such agreement shall be made in 

wr'rting and supersede any connicting provisions of this section, so long as the -nt provides 

a reasonabk avenue for the Tribe to ensure a ticensee's compliance with ail other aspects of this 

Gaming Code. Acceptance of a gaming Iicense or reuewal on the part of the ticensee shall 

constitute h licensee's agreement to be bound by all regulations and conditions of tbe 

Cornmicn'on or Gaming Office and by the provisions of tbis Code as the same are now, or may 

hereafker be ded or promulgated, and to cooperate filly with the Codner and Gaming 

Office. it is the responsliw of the kensee to keep info& of the contents of such regulations, 

ame- provisions, and conditions, and ignorance tkreof will not excuse violations. All 
licenses sba.U have not more than a two year duration and will require renewal thereafter in 

accordance with procedures set forth by the Commission. 

Section 4.09 Licensing of Vendors. The Gaming Office may authorize, require, and issue 

such licenses as the Garning Office by regulation may provide, to any person or entity to engage m 

the selling, distniuting, or otherwise supplying of gambling equipment or paraphernalia, gaming 

services, supplies and materials, etc. for use in connection with the licensed Gaming Facility or 

operation. 

Section 4.10 Licensing of Gaming Facility. Each Tribal Gaming Facility sbaIi be licensed 

by the Tni Gaming Commission. Prior to the issuance of a Eacility license the Gaming 

Commissio~er shall: 

(a) determine tbat the facility is constructed in conformance with all applicable 

(b) ensure that the Security and Surveibce systems are in place to adequately 

provide fbr the saf'ety and securiiy of the employees and patrons and for the protection of the 

Tni assets;. 

(c) ensure that aIl employees are properly licensed and that the fac* is 

otherwise in compk with all apptirabb gaming laws and regulations and building codes; 

(a) ensure that Sectnity and Surveiltance systems are m place to adequately 

provide fbr the &ty and security of employees and patrons and for the protection of Tn'bal 

-; 

(b) ensure that all employees are properly Iicensed and that the hiby is 

otherwise in compliance with all applicable gaming laws and regulations. 

Section 4.1 1 License Fees. Liceusing ks shall be established by the Commission and 

approved by the Trii Council 
Section 4.12 Gaming Commissioner and Commission Em~lovees. The Gaming 

Commissioner and employees shall require licensing, and eligibility fbr employment will be at least 

as stringent as that for any kensing of a primary management official, including fill background 

checks. Said background checks shd be conducted by the Tribal Council or such other party or 

entity as it may direct. 

CHAPTER v 

MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS 

Section 5.01 Gaming Commission Approval Required 

A. Any management contractor shall be licensed by the TW Gaming Agemy. Prlor 

to licensing, the Tni Gaming Agency shd be provided with the following: 

(a) the name, address and other pertinent background infomaation on each person 

or entity, inchding, but not limited to, all officers and management offid 

compris'i such entity who have a direct bial *hered in, or management 

responsibility for such contract, and m the case of a corporation, those 

individuals who serve on the Board of Directors of such corporation, and each 

of its shareholders who hold or control, whether dkdy or bdkedy, ten 

petcent (1O0h) or more of its issued and outstanding shares; 

(b) a description of any previous experience that each person listed pursuant to 

subsection (i) has bad with other gaming contracts, both with Indian and mnIndian fhcilities, including specifkadiy, the name and address of any licensing 

agency with which such person has had a contract relating to gw; 

(c) Any finther or additional information as may be required pursuant to Tni 

regulation, TniState Compact or IGRA; 
(d) Any person listed herein shall be required to respond to such written or oral 

questions as may be requested by the Tni Gaming Agency as allowed 

pursuant to its responsiitk and authorized under this Section; 

(e) For purposes of this Code, any reference to the management contract 

described in CFR 25 Section 5.0 1 : 

a shall be considered to include all collateral agreements to such contract 

that relate to the gaming activity. 

b. AAer the Gaming Commission has given its approval of a management 

contract, the Gaming Commission shd submit such contract to the 

National Indian Gaming Commission for its approval. Any such 

contract shall be void until the National Indian Gaming Commission bas 

approved it. 
Section 5.02 Asroval of Management Commts. 

The Gaming Commission may approve any management contract entered into by the Tni 

pursuant to this Chapter ozdy if it determines that such contract provides at least: 

(a) for adequate accounting procedures that are maintained, and for verifiable GnanciaI 

reports that are prepared for the Council on a monthly basis; 

(b) for access to the dady operations of the gaming operation to appropriate Tni 

officials who shall also have a right to verify the daily gross revenues and income made &om any 

such Tni gaming act ivitr, 

(c) for a minimum guaranteed payment to the Tni that has preference over the 

retirement of development and constructions costs; 

(d) for an agreed ceding for repayment of development const~ction costs; 

(e) for a contract term not to exceed five years, except that, upon the request of the 

Tribe, the gaming Commission may authorize a contract term that exceeds five years but does not 

exceed seven years if the Gaming Commission is satisfied that the capital investment required, and 

the income projections, for the particular gaming activity require additional time; 

(f) fbr grounds and mecbanisrns for terminating such contracf but actual contract 

termination shall not require the approval of the National Indian Gaming Commission; 

Cg) for preference to Tni members and non-member Indians in hiring of employees 

for the gaming establishment. 

(h) fbr an which may be required by the IGRA. 

Section 5.03 Percentape of Net Revenue Fees. 

(a) A management contract providing for a fee base upon a percentage of the net 

revenues of a Tni gaming activity may be approved by the Tni Gaming Agency if such 
percentage fee is reasonable in light of surrounding circumstances. Except as provided in this 

Section, such fee shaU not exceed 30% of the net revenue; 

(b) Upon request of the Council, and ifratified and approved by the General Council, 

the Gae Agency may approve a mmgement contract providing for a fee upon a percentage of 

the net revenue of a Tni gaming activity that exceeds 30?h but not more than 40% of the net 

revenues iftk Gaming Agency and General Council are satisfied that tbe capital investment 

required, and income projections, for such Tribal gaming activity require the additional fee. 

Section 5.04 Contract Dismproval. The Trii Gaming Agency shall not approve any 

management contract if it determines that: 

(a) Any person listed pursuant to CFR 25 Section 5.01 (a) (0: 

( is an elected member of the council; 

(3 has been or subsequently is convicted of any felony or gaming OW; 

(iiii has knowingly and wUUy provided materially important fkke 

statements of information to the Gaming Agency or the TnW oflicials 

who negotiate such contracts or has reW to respond to questions 

propounded pursuant to CFR 25 Section 5.01 (b); or 

(iv) has been determined to be a person whose prior activities, criminal 

record if any, or reputation, habits, and assocEations pose a threat to the 

public interest or to the effective regulation and control of gaming, or 

create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unfkit, or illegal practice% 

methods, and activities in the conduct of gambg or the carrying on of 

the business and financial arrangements incidents theteto; 

(b) The management contractor has, or has attempted to unduly interfere or to influence 
for its gain or advantage any decision or process of Tni government relating to gaming 

activity ; 

(c) The mmgement contractor has dehitely or substantiany Med to comply with 

the terms of this management contract or the provisions of this Code or any regulations 

adopted pursuant to this Code or the Indian Gaming ReguIatory Act. 

Section 5.05 Mdifiinn or Voidinn Contract. The Tni Gaming Agency, after notice 

and hearing, shall have the authority to require appropriate contract modifications or may void 

any contract if it subsequently determines that any of the provisions of this Chapter have been 

violated. If the Tni elects to contractually agree to resolve disputes in a manner other than the 

revocation of a license, such contractual agreement shall supersede any conflicting provisions of 

this section, so long as the agreement provides a reasonable avenue for the Tribe to ensure a 

licensee's compliance with an other aspects of this Gaming Code. 

Section 5.06 Conveyinn Interest in Lund No management contract for the operation of a 

gaming activity regulated by this Code shall transfer or, m any other manner, convey any interest 

m Tni land or other real property. 

Section 5.07 Fee for Investimfion Cost. The Gaming Commission shan require a 

potential Contractor to pay a fee to cover the actual cost of the investigation necessary to reach a 

determination required in Section 5.04 of this Chapter. 

Section 5.08 Disimte Resolufion. If any dispute arises as to the proper compliance with or 

interpretation of the foregoing Sections of this chspter and appendices, the procedures set forth in 

this Section shall apply. 

(a) Notice. ?he party asserting noncompliance or seeking an interpretation shall 

serve written notice on the other party or parties. The notice shall identify the specific Clrdinance 
provision alleged to have been violated or in dispute and shall specify in detail the fhctual basis for 

the alleged noncompliance or the proffered interpretation of the Ordinance provision for which 

interpretation is sought. 

(b) Voluntarv Resolution. Representatives of the Trii and the other party or 

parties shall meet within ten (1 0) days foUowing receipt of the notice in an effort to resolve the 

dispute. 

(a) Arbitration Procedures. If the dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of 

the parties witbin thirty (30) dw after service of the notice set forth above, 

the dispute shall be adjudicated though arbitration m California or such other 

place as the parties may agree as follows: 

(1) The parties shall attempt to agree upon one arbitrator 

with expertke in the subject matter of the dispute. 

(2) If the parties are unabk to agree on an arbitrator, each party shall 

select an arbitrator within ten (10) rlap of the commencement of the 

arbion arad the two (2) arbitrators shall mutually appoint a third 

arbitrator within twenty (20) days of their appointment, lithe two (2) 

arbitrators are unable to agree on the appommnt of a third arbitrator 

within twenty (20) days, the third arbitrator shall be appointed by tbe 

American Arbitration Association. 

(3) The arbitmtor(s) shall confer with the parties immediately after 

appointment to determine an arbitration scheduIe including whether and to 

what extent discovery is required. The arbitrator(s) may set the matter hr 
an evidentiary hearing or oral argument, or may dispose of the dispute 

based upon written submission only. 

(d) Arbiiration Costs. The cost of arbitration shall be borne equally by the 

parties, with one half of the expenses charged to the Tribe and one-half charged to the other party 

or parties. The parties shall bear their own costs and attorneys' fees associated with their 

participation m the arbitration unless the decision of the arbitrator shall specifjr otherwise. 

(e) Arbitration Decision The decision of the majority of the arbitrator(s) shall 

be final, biding and not subject to appeal. Failure to comply with j,lrtmrrent upon the award 

entered in such arbitration proceeding shd be deemed a breach of the Ordinance. 

Chapter VI 

Auditing, Fiscal Oversight, and Internal Controls 

Section 6.01 Minimum ProceduTes for Conlrol of Internal Fiscal Affairs. The Gaming 

Commission shall promulgate regulations for internal controls and fiscal adits of all gaming 

operations. At a minimum, hse regulations shall: 

(a) Prescribe minimlrm procedures for safeguarding the gaming operation's 

assets and revenues, including recording of cash and evidences of indebtedness and mandatory 

coMt procedures. Such procedures shall establish a control environment, accounting system, and 

control procedures that safeguard the assets of the organization, assures that operating 

transactions are properly recorded, and encourage adherence to prescribed policies, 

(b) Ikscri'ibe minimum reporting requirements to the Gaming Commission; 

(c) Provide for the adoption and use of internal audits by Commission auditors 

and Certified Public Accountants licensed to practice accounting in the State of Wornia 
(d) Ensure that a uniform code of accounts and accounting classifications are 

formulated to assure consistency, comparatnhty and effective disclosure of financial information. 

Such code shall require that records be retained that re& statistical drop (amount of cash 

wagered by patrons), statistical win ( amount of cash won by the gaming operation ) and the 

percentage of statistical win to statistical drop, or provide similar information, for each type of 

game or each gaming device. 

(e) Prescriibe the intervals at which such information shall be fiunished; 

( f) Provide for the maintenance of documentation (ie., checklists, transaction 

forms, programs, reports, etc) to evidence all intend work performed as it relates to the 

requirements of this section; and 

(8) Provide that all financial statements and documentation referred to m 

section (1) be maintained for minimum of five (5) years. 

Section 6.02 Gaming Commission Oversight of internal Fiscal Affairs. The Gaming 

Commission shall, by regulation ensure the conduct of audits of the financial statements of all 

gaming operations at least annually. Such audits must: 

(a) be made by outside independent Certilied Public Accountants holding a 

permit issued by the State of California to practice public accounting, such accountants shall be 

selected by and contracted with the Gaming Commission; 

(b) inchde an opinion that the financial statement kkly and accurately present 

the financial condition of the gaming operation in accordance with generally accepted accounting 

priucipals (GAAP) and in accordance with the Governmental standards of accounting and the 

gaming auditing standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; 

(c) disclose whether the accounts, records and control procedures maintained 
by the gaming operation are as required by the regulations promulgated by the Gaming 

Commission; and 

(dl provide fbr preliminary review of the internal control structure upon 

adoption of the policies and procedures by the entity, provide an opinion regarding the adequacy 

of controls, to disclose any deviation fiom prescribed rules and regulations, and report such 

findings to the Garnmg Commission and management. 

Section 6.03 Gaming Commission's Ri& to Conduct Audit. The Gaming Commission 

shall be able to retain its own staffauditors and accountants, or contract an accountant(s), to 

conduct its own audits of any gaining operation 

Section 6.04 Prohibition Against Embezzlement. Any delay, maneuver or action of any 

kind which in the opinion of the Commissioner is effectuated by any licensee to unlawfUy divert 

gaming or other proceeds properly belonging to the Tnk shall constitute grounds for taking 

sanctions against that licensee, lithe Gaming Commission finds an unlawrl diversion was 

conducted or attempted, it shall sanction the licensee. Sanctions may include fining, revoking, 

suspending, limiting or refusing to renew the license, or prosecution. 

CHAPTER y71 

AUTHORlZ4 TION OF GAMING 

Section 7.01 Prohibition Anainst Gaming. No person licensed by the Gaming 

Commission shall engage, conduct or condone any game unless such game is approved by the 

Gaming Commission and regulations for rules governing such game have been duly promulgated 

by the Gaming Commission and approved by Gaming Review Board. 

Section 7.02 Grace Period The prohibition contained in Section 7.0 1 shall not apply to 

those games already being played as of the date of enactment of this Code, provided however, 
that the licensee conform to the rules promulgated hereunder within five (5) &ys of such 

promulgation. 

Secrion 7.03 A urhorization of Gaming. The Gaming Commission may authorize the 

playing of any Class II game not prohibited by the laws of the State of California. The Gaming 

Cornmission shall promulgate regulations for rules governing all authorized games, inchdii 

regulations governing the equipment ( chips, dice, cards, tiles, devices, etc. ) used in such game. 

Any provision in the Tribe's Compact with the State of California providing for testing, notice to, 

and comment hrn the State, shall be complied with before any game is authorized by the Gaming 

Commission. When there is reasonable cause to question the classification of a game (i.e. Class II 

or Class 11 1) the Tnil Gaming Commission shall authorize such games to be conducted CClass 

IT, unless or until the National Tndian Gaming Commission rules otherwise or until a wurt of 

competent jurisdiction has ruled otherwise. 

Section 7.04 Aa~roval of Gmim Euui~ment. The Gaming Commission shaU bave the 

discretion to review and approve all gaming equipment and other devices used in the gaming 

operation as to quality, design, integrity, lZrmss, honesty, ad suitability. 

(a) The Gaming Commission may require a prototype or sample of any model 

of gaming equipment or other device used in the gaming operation to be 

placed in the custody of the Commissioner and retained as a control hr 

comparison purposes. 

(b) The Gaming Commission may Contract with any outside 'mdeent Gaming Test 

Laboratory or other professional expertise it deems necessary or appropriate to ensure the 

integrity of gaming devices, equipment, supplies, etc. 
(c) Any evidence that gaming equipment or other devices used in the 

gaming operation have been tampered with or altered in any way, which 

would affect the integrity, fairness, honesty or suitabii of the 

equipment or device shan be immediately reported to the Gaming 

Commission. 

Section 7.05 Postinn of Rules. The Rules of each authorized game offered at any duly 

licensed establishment shall be posted in a conspicuous location and shall be clearly legible. 

Section 7.06 Gaming Relaied Activiv of the Tribe. The Tni Gaming Commission shan 

have fill juridiction for regulatory compliance and enforcement of any other gaming related 

activity that the Tni may elect to conduct. The Gaming Commission shall promulgate such 

regulations as it deerns necessary to ensure the integrity of such activity d to enswe compliance 

with all applicable Federal laws and regulations. Gaming Commission approval with regard to 

compliance with applicable gaming laws and regulations, shall be required for any contracts 

related to any such gaming related activities. For the purposes of this section, such gaming related 

activities shall include but not be limited to: 

( manuhctme, development, assembly, sales, or distriiion of any gaming 

machines, devices, equipment, software, or components thereof; 

(ul joint ventures with 0th tni, entities, persons, etc., related to gaming actw, 

(ki management or servke contracts with any other Tnis, entities, persons, etc., 

related to gaming adivities, 

(k) any financial loans, grants or other relationship with any Tni, entity, person etc., 

related to gaming activity. 
Chapter Vm 

ExcIusion or Ejection of Individuals 

Section 8.0 1 List of Undesirables. The Gaming Commission may, by regulation, provide 

for the establishment of a list of persons who are to be excluded or ejected &om any duly licensed 

gaming operation. The list may inchule any person whose presence in the gaming establishment is 

determined by the Gaming Commission to pose a threat to the interests of the Tni, the gaming 

public, or to licensed gar@. 

Section 8.02 Prohibition Against Listed Individuals. It shan be violation of this Code for 

any licensed employee to knowingly fail to exclude or eject fiom the gaming establishment any 

person(s) placed on the list referred to in Section 8.0 1. It shall be a vioIation of this Code fbr any 

person whose name appears on the list referred to in Section 8.01 to enter into or engage in any 

game at a duly licensed gaming establishment, and any such presence shall be considered 

trespassing, 

Section 8.03 Prohibition Against Certain Individuals. It shali be a violation of this Code 

fir any licensee who knowingly fiils to exchde or eject hm the gaming establishment any 

individual who is under the age of eighteen years and engaging m gaming activity. 
Chapter LY 

Unlayfiul Acts 

Section 9.0 1 It is Unlawfirl_for anv Person: 

(a) to alter or misrepresent the outcome of a game or other event on which wagers have 

been made after the outcome is determined but before it is revealed to the players; 

(b) to place, increase or decrease a bet or to determine the course of play after acquiring 

knowledge, not available to all players, of the outcome of the game or knowledge of any event 

that affects the outcome of the game or knowledge that is the subject of the bet or wager, 

(c) to aid anyone in acquiring such knowledge as set forth in subparagraph (b), for the 

purpose of increasing or decreasing a bet or wager, or for the purpose of determining the course 

of play contingent upon that event or outcome; 

(d) to claim, collect or take, or attempt to claim, collect or take, money or anything of 

value in or hm a gambling game with intent to dehud, without having made a wager contingent 

thereon, or to claim, collect or take an amount greater than the amount won; 

(e) knowingly to entice or induce another to go to any place where a gambling game is 

being conducted or operated in violation of the provisions of this chapter, with the intent that the 

other person play or participate in that gambling game; 

(f) to place or increase a bet or wager after acquiring knowledge of the outcome of the 

game or event which is the subject of the bet or wager, including past-posting and pressing bets; 

(g) to reduce the amount wagered or cancel the bet after acquiring knowledge of the 

outcome of the game or other event which is the subject of the bet or wager, inchiding pinching 

bets; 
(h) to manipulate with intent to cheat, any component of a gaming device in a manner 

contrary to the designed and nod operational purpose for the component, with knowledge or 

hope that the manipulation affects the outcome of the game or prize or with knowledge of any 

event that the outcome of the game or prize; 

(i) to solicit funds or anything of value fiom any patron or employee; 

0 to unIawfidly take or attempt to take any chips, coin(s), tokents) machine credits 

currency, or anything of value hm my patron or employee on the premise; 

(k) to rek to leave the gaming establishment when appropriately advised to do so by a 

member of management, security, or the Tni Garmng Commission; 

(I) to damage or attempt to damage either intentionally or negligently any property, 

gaming device or equipment, or any article belonging to the Tni, patron, employee, or Trii 

corporation; 

(m) under the 18 years of age to make any wager either directly or indirectly in any Class I1 

or Class 1 1 1 gaming acti*, 

(n) to either intentionally or negligently cause injury or hann to any patron, or employee or 

threaten to do so; 

(0) to possess any chips, tokens, cards, device, paraphemah, etc., that could reasodb be 

concluded as usell m cheating, dehding, manp>ulating, or altering any game, gaming device 

equipment, machine, computer, or suppk, 

(p) for any employee to aid, conspire, collude or assist in any way any other employee or 

patron to win or have any d advantage to win or otherwise quire mythhg of h hb. 
Section 9.02 Prohibition Against Electronic Aiak Except as specifically permitted by the I 

Cormnissioner, no person shall possess with the intent to use, or actually use, at any table game, 

either by himseEor in concert with others any calculator, computer or otber electronic, elemid, 

or electrornecharrical device to assist in projecting an outcome at any table game, to keep track of 

or analyz the cards having been dealt, to change the probabilities of any table game or the playing 

strategies to be uthd. 

Section 9.03 Violations md Sanctions. Any patron or employee who commits any 

vioIation of this Chapter shall be deemed to have committed a violation of this code. If the 

Commission should have reasonable cause to believe any such violation was committed, it my 

impose licensing sanctions, fines, prosecution and exclusion. 

CHAPTER X 

NATIONL INDL4N GAMING COMM7SSION 

AND TRIBAL - STATE COMPAClS 

Section 10.0 1 National Indian Gaminn Commission - Renulations. Notwithstanding 

any provision in this Gaming Or- or any regulations promulgated there under, the Tribal 

Gaming Commission is My empowered to comply with d regulations promulgated by the 

National Indian Gaming Commission, (NIGC), mcIuciing but not limited to, all require- to 

report ordinances, contracts, license applications, background checks, and other information to 

the National Indian Gaming Commission The Cah& Tni Gaming Agency shall also serve as 

the designated agent as required der the National Indian Gaming Commission regulations. 

Section 10.0 National Indian Gaminp Commission - Assessment. Notwithtanding any 

provisions in the Gaming Code or any regulation promulgated there under, the Tni Gaming 

Agency is fully empowered to ensure compliance with all assessments authorized by tbe National 
Indian Gaming Commission. Such assessments shall be directed to be paid by the Gaming 

operation when deemed appropriate. 

Section 10.03 Compact with the State of California. Notwithstanding any provision in 

this Gaming Code or any regulation promulgated there under, the Gaming Commission is rlly 

empowered to comply with the provisions of any compact between the Tribe and the State of 

California 

CHAPTER X7 

UISCELLANEOUS 

Section 1 1.0 1 Securirv. Each licensed gaming establishment must provide fbr reasonable 

security. All security personnel must be licensed by the Gaming Commission. 

Section 1 1.02 Surveillance. The Gaming kility shall provide all surveillance equipment, 

supplies, and space as deemed necessary by the Tni Gaming Agency for the reasonable 

protection of patrons, employees, and Tni assets. All surveillance systems, equipment, rooms, 

etc., shall be under the control and jurisdiction of the Tni Gaming Agency. All surveillance staff 

shall be employees of and report only to the Tni Gaming Agency. 

Section 1 1.03 Maintenance of Ordinance and Re~ulations. Each licensee shall obtain, 

maintain and keep current a copy of these Regulations and the rules promulgated hereunder, 

which shall be located at the premises used for the conduct of any licensed gaming activity. That a 

kensee may not have a current copy of the Code, or each of the regulations of the Gaming 

Agency, shall not in way diminish the licensee's obligation to abide by the same and its 

regulations. 
Section 1 1.04 Com~liance with Other Lmvs. The construction, maintenance and operation 

of any facility m which gaming and related activities are to take place shan be in a manner which 

adequately protects the environmnt and the public health and safety and shall comply with any 

otherwise applicable Tni and Federal laws relating to enviroumental protection and public 

health and safety. 

Section 1 1.05 Amendments. All provisions of this Gaming code are subject to amendment 

by the Cahuilla General CounciL All regulations promulgated by the Gaming Agency are subject 

to proper revision, repeal or amendment by the General Council and any properly created Review 

Board. 

Section 1 1.06 Severabili~. If any provision of this Code, or its application to any purpose 

or circumstance, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the MI remainder of the 

provision, or the application of the provision through another person or circumstances, shall not 

be affected. If any provision of this Code is determined to be in conflict with any Federal or State 

Gaming laws or regulations, or future Tni - State Compact, the applicable Federal or State 

laws and regulations or compact provisious shall prevail as applicable to that conflicting provision 

of this Code ody. The remainder of this Code shan remain valid and m effect. 

Section 11.07 Desimted Aaent. The designated agent for notice of any ofkid 

determination, order, or notice of violation by the NIGC as required by 25 C.FK $519.1 is the 

Chairperson of the TnW Gaming Agency; 

Section 1 1.08 & Enfomement. The designated law enforcement agency as required by 

IGRA is the Riverside County Sheriff Department. The procedures set fi>rth in Section 2.09 above 

descni the steps taken for a complete investigation. Criminal history checks shall be processed 

both on a State and Federal leveL 
Section 1 1.09 Effective Date and Supercedure. This Tni Gaming Ordinance shall take 

effect when signed by the ~rii Chairman and upon receipt of approval of the Chairman of the 

National Indian Gaming Commission. Upon receipt of approval of the Chairman of the NIGC, this 

Tribal Gaming Ordinance shall supercede and replace any and all other Tni Gaming Codes, 

Ordinances, laws or resolutions previously adopted or enacted by the General Council or Tribal 

Council of the Cahuilla Band of Indians. 

END OF THE TRlBAL GAMING ORDINANCE OF THE CAHUILLA BAND OF INDIANS 

DULY ADOPTED TKtS 19' DAY OF AUGUST, 2001