The meeting is held publicly, and a court reporter transcribes the proceeding. He is also entitled to a hearing before the commission, which, if requested, is to take place within 60 days of his nomination. In the absence of such a request, the commission proceeds on its own time to meet and act on the board's recommendation. The commission meeting, too, is held publicly, again with the state deputy attorney general for gaming presenting the board's case, followed by the attorney for the nominee presenting the case against inclusion. Witnesses may be called.
Evidence is presented.
A vote is taken. Once on the list, members face a gross misdemeanor charge if they enter a nonrestricted gaming establishment. Nevada began using the Black Book as a regulatory tool 37 years ago, drafting the original 11 members on June 13, 1960. They say it has been more a publicity tool than a way to actually keep casinos clean, with the Black Book dominated by members who resemble a stereotype of organized crime. Thus, the Black Book blacklisted only certain organized crime figures and forbade them from entering casinos.