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MS Code § 75-76-147 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Control Act|§ 75-76-147. Proceedings or actions to enforce provisions of Gaming Control Act and Section 97-19-55 under certain circumstances; referral of matter to district attorney or Attorney General

  The commission or the executive director shall initiate proceedings or actions appropriate to enforce the provisions of this chapter and may recommend that a district attorney or the Attorney General prosecute any public offense committed in violation of any provision of this chapter, or in violation of Section 97-19-55 when the offense involves the use of a casino marker issued to a licensed gaming establishment.   If an investigation indicates probable cause for belief that a violation of this chapter, or a violation of Section 97-19-55 when the offense involves the use of a casino marker issued to a licensed gaming establishment, has occurred, the commission or the executive director shall refer the matter and the evidence gathered during the investigation to the district attorney having jurisdiction, with a request that such violation be prosecuted (a) by presentation to the grand jury if it appears that a felony violation has occurred, or (b) either by presentation to the grand jury or by filing a criminal affidavit if it appears that a misdemeanor violation has occurred.   If a district attorney declines to prosecute an offense referred to him by the commission or the executive director, he shall respond in writing to the commission or the executive director within sixty (60) days following receipt of the request to prosecute and state the reasons declining to prosecute.   If the commission or the executive director, after reviewing a district attorney's declination to prosecute, disagrees with the decision of such district attorney, the commission or the executive director may then refer the request for criminal prosecution to the Attorney General. In conducting any such prosecution, the Attorney General shall have all powers of a district attorney, including the power to issue or cause to be issued subpoenas or other process, and the right to enter the grand jury room while the grand jury is in session and to perform services with reference to the work of the grand jury.
MS Code § 75-76-149 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Control Act|§ 75-76-149. Penalty for possession of device, equipment or material manufactured, sold or distributed in violation of Gaming Control Act

 Any person who possesses any device, equipment or material which has been manufactured, sold or distributed in violation of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
MS Code § 75-76-151 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Control Act|§ 75-76-151. Law enforcement divisions to furnish all information obtained during investigation or prosecution of violations of laws related to gaming

 Every district attorney, sheriff and chief of police shall furnish to the executive director, on forms prepared by the executive director, all information obtained during the course of any substantial investigation or prosecution of any person if it appears that a violation of any law related to gaming has occurred.
MS Code § 75-76-153 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Control Act|§ 75-76-153. Motion for release of confidential information

 An application to a court for an order requiring the commission or the executive director to release any information declared by law to be confidential shall be made only upon motion in writing on ten (10) days' written notice to the commission or the executive director, the Attorney General and all persons who may be affected by the entry of such order. Copies of the motion and all papers filed in support of it shall be served with the notice by delivering a copy in person or by certified mail to the last known address of the person to be served.
MS Code § 75-76-155 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Age Requirements|§ 75-76-155. Age requirement for patrons and gaming employees; penalties for violations; belief as to person's age no excuse

  A person under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall not:   Play, be allowed to play, place wagers, or collect winnings, whether personally or through an agent, from any gaming authorized under this chapter.   Be employed as a gaming employee.     Any licensee, employee, dealer or other person who violates or permits the violation of any of the provisions of this section, and any person under twenty-one (21) years of age who violates any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned in the county jail not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.   In any prosecution or other proceeding for the violation of any of the provisions of this section, it is no excuse for the licensee, employee, dealer or other person to plead that he believed the person to be twenty-one (21) years old or over.
MS Code § 75-76-157 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Debts Not Evidenced by Credit Instrument|§ 75-76-157. Gaming debts not evidenced by credit instrument not enforceable; resolution of certain claims or disputes between licensee and patron associated with promotional activities

  Except as provided in Sections 75-76-159 through 75-76-165, inclusive, gaming debts not evidenced by a credit instrument are void and unenforceable and do not give rise to any administrative or civil cause of action.   A claim by a patron of a licensee for payment of a gaming debt not evidenced by a credit instrument, and a dispute between a licensee and a patron associated with a promotional activity as defined in Section 75-76-5(nn), shall be resolved by the executive director in accordance with Sections 75-76-159 through 75-76-165, inclusive.The resolution of such a claim or dispute by the executive director shall include any claims for alleged winnings or losses, or the award or distribution of cash, prizes, benefits, tickets or any other item of value associated with the promotional activity, or the manner in which the specific event at which the award or distribution from the promotional activity is conducted; however, the authority granted under this subsection (2) regarding a promotional activity does not provide the executive director or the commission with any additional authority, not otherwise granted by law, to regulate the promotional activity with regard to those matters pertaining exclusively to the operational or administrative aspects of the promotional activity that occur in advance of such specific event at which the award or distribution is conducted.
MS Code § 75-76-159 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Debts Not Evidenced by Credit Instrument|§ 75-76-159. Resolution of claim by patron for payment of gaming debt not evidenced by credit instrument; investigation and decision of executive director

  Whenever a licensee refuses payment of alleged winnings to a patron, the licensee and the patron are unable to resolve the dispute to the satisfaction of the patron and the dispute involves:   At least Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), the licensee shall immediately notify the executive director; or   Less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), the licensee shall inform the patron of his right to request that the executive director conduct an investigation.  The executive director shall conduct whatever investigation is deemed necessary and shall determine whether payment should be made.      The executive director shall mail written notice to the commission, the licensee and the patron of his decision resolving the dispute within thirty (30) days after the date the executive director first receives notification from the licensee or a request to conduct an investigation from the patron.   Failure to notify the executive director or patron as provided in subsection (1) is grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to Sections 75-76-103 through 75-76-119, inclusive.   The decision of the executive director is effective on the date the aggrieved party receives notice of the decision. The date of receipt is presumed to be the date specified on the return receipt.   Notice of the decision of the executive director shall be deemed sufficient if it is mailed to the last known address of the licensee and patron. The date of mailing may be proven by a certificate signed by an employee of the executive director that specifies the time the notice was mailed. The notice is presumed to have been received by the licensee or the patron five (5) days after it is deposited with the United States Postal Service with the postage thereon prepaid.
MS Code § 75-76-161 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Debts Not Evidenced by Credit Instrument|§ 75-76-161. Resolution of claim by patron; appeal of decision of executive director to commission; hearing

  Within twenty (20) days after the date of receipt of the written decision of the executive director, the aggrieved party may file a petition with the commission requesting a hearing to reconsider the decision.   The petition must set forth the basis of the request for reconsideration.   If no petition for reconsideration is filed within the time prescribed in subsection (1) of this section, the decision shall be deemed final action on the matter and is not subject to reconsideration by the executive director or review by the commission or to review by any court.   The party requesting the hearing must provide a copy of the petition to the other party.   Within fifteen (15) days after service of the petition, the responding party may answer the allegations contained therein by filing a written response with the commission.   The commission shall appoint a hearing examiner who shall schedule a hearing and may conduct the hearing at such times and places, within or without the State of Mississippi as may be convenient, except that notice of the date, time and place of the hearing must be provided to both parties. The commission may review the hearing examiner's decision as provided in Section 75-76-119.
MS Code § 75-76-163 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Debts Not Evidenced by Credit Instrument|§ 75-76-163. Resolution of claim by patron; burden of proof at hearing; decision of hearing examiner

  The party seeking reconsideration bears the burden of showing that the executive director's decision should be reversed or modified.   After the hearing, the hearing examiner may sustain, modify or reverse the executive director's decision. The decision by the hearing examiner must be in writing and must include findings of fact. A copy of the hearing examiner's decision must be delivered or mailed forthwith to each party or to his attorney of record.
MS Code § 75-76-165 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Debts Not Evidenced by Credit Instrument|§ 75-76-165. Resolution of claim by patron; payment of claim; deposit of amount of claim upon judicial appeal by licensee; withdraw by licensee of amount deposited

  Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, a licensee shall pay a patron's claim within twenty (20) days after the decision of the executive director directing him to do so becomes final. Failure to pay within that time is grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to Sections 75-76-103 through 75-76-119, inclusive.   If a licensee intends to file a petition for judicial review of the commission's decision pursuant to Sections 75-76-167 through 75-76-173, inclusive, the licensee must first deposit in an interest-bearing account in a financial institution an amount equal to the amount in dispute. The licensee shall pay the full amount of the patron's claim, including interest, within twenty (20) days after a final, nonappealable order of a court of competent jurisdiction so directs.   The licensee may withdraw the amount deposited in the financial institution upon:   Payment of the full amount of the patron's claim, plus interest, if the licensee has given notice to the commission of the payment; or   A final determination by the court that the licensee is not required to pay the claim.
MS Code § 75-76-167 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Debts Not Evidenced by Credit Instrument|§ 75-76-167. Resolution of claim by patron; judicial review of decision of commission; petition for review

  Any person aggrieved by a final decision or order of the commission made after hearing by the commission pursuant to Sections 75-76-159 through 75-76-165, inclusive, may obtain a judicial review thereof in the circuit court of the county in which the dispute between the licensee and patron arose.   The judicial review must be instituted by filing a petition within twenty (20) days after the effective date of the final decision or order. The petition must set forth the order or decision appealed from and the grounds or reasons why petitioner contends a reversal or modification should be ordered.   Copies of the petition must be served upon the executive director and all other parties of record, or their counsel of record, either personally or by certified mail.   The court, upon a proper showing, may permit other interested persons to intervene as parties to the appeal or as friends of the court.   The filing of the petition does not stay enforcement of the decision or order of the commission, but the commission itself may grant a stay upon such terms and conditions as it deems proper.
MS Code § 75-76-169 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Debts Not Evidenced by Credit Instrument|§ 75-76-169. Resolution of claim by patron; judicial review; record on review

  Upon written request of petitioner and upon payment of such reasonable costs and fees as the commission may prescribe, the complete record on review, or such parts thereof as are designated by the petitioner, must be prepared by the commission.   The complete record on review must include copies of:   All pleadings in the case;   All notices and interim orders issued by the hearing examiner or the commission in connection with the case;   All stipulations;   The decision and order appealed from;   A transcript of all testimony, evidence and proceedings at the hearing;   The exhibits admitted or rejected; and   Any other papers in the case.  The original of any document may be used in lieu of a copy thereof. The record on review may be shortened by stipulation of all parties to the review proceedings.      The record on review must be filed with the reviewing court within thirty (30) days after service of the petition for review, but the court may allow the commission additional time to prepare and transmit the record on review.
MS Code § 75-76-171 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Debts Not Evidenced by Credit Instrument|§ 75-76-171. Resolution of claim by patron; judicial review; taking of additional evidence; standard of review; grounds for reversal of decision of commission

  The reviewing court may, upon motion therefor, order that additional evidence in the case be taken by the commission upon such terms and conditions as the court may deem just and proper. The motion must not be granted except upon a showing that the additional evidence is material and necessary and that sufficient reason existed for failure to present the evidence at the hearing before the hearing examiner or the commission. The motion must be supported by an affidavit of the moving party or his counsel showing with particularity the materiality and necessity of the additional evidence and the reason why it was not introduced in the administrative hearing. Rebuttal evidence to the additional evidence must be permitted. In cases in which additional evidence is presented to the commission, the commission may modify its decisions and orders as the additional evidence may warrant and shall file with the reviewing court a transcript of the additional evidence together with any modifications of the decision and order, all of which become a part of the record on review.   The review must be conducted by the court sitting without a jury and must not be a trial de novo but is confined to the record on review.   The reviewing court may affirm the decision and order of the commission, or it may remand the case for further proceedings or reverse the decision if the substantial rights of the petitioner have been prejudiced because the decision is:   In violation of constitutional provisions;   In excess of the statutory authority or jurisdiction of the commission;   Made upon unlawful procedure;   Unsupported by any evidence; or   Arbitrary or capricious or otherwise not in accordance with law.
MS Code § 75-76-173 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Debts Not Evidenced by Credit Instrument|§ 75-76-173. Resolution of claim by patron; judicial review; appeal to Supreme Court of decision of circuit court; judicial review provided as exclusive method of review; costs of record on review

  Any party aggrieved by the final decision in the circuit court after a review of the decision and order of the commission may appeal to the Supreme Court in the manner and within the time provided by law for appeals in civil cases. The Supreme Court shall follow the same procedure thereafter as in appeals in civil actions and may affirm, reverse or modify the decision as the record and law warrant.   The judicial review by the circuit and Supreme Courts afforded in this chapter is the exclusive method of review of the commission's actions, decisions and orders in hearings held pursuant to Sections 75-76-159 through 75-76-165, inclusive.   The party requesting judicial review shall bear all of the costs of transcribing and of transmitting the record on review.
MS Code § 75-76-175 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Enforcement of Gaming Debts Not Evidenced by Credit Instrument|§ 75-76-175. Acceptance of credit instruments by licenses

  A credit instrument accepted on or after June 29, 1991, is valid and may be enforced by legal process.   A licensee or a person acting on the licensee's behalf may accept an incomplete credit instrument which:   Is signed by a patron; and   States the amount of the debt in figures.  and may complete the instrument as is necessary for the instrument to be presented for payment.      A licensee or person acting on behalf of a licensee:   May accept a credit instrument that is dated later than the date of its execution if that later date is furnished at the time of the execution of the credit instrument by the patron.   May not accept a credit instrument which is incomplete, except as authorized by subsection (2) of this section.   May accept a credit instrument that is payable to an affiliated company or may complete a credit instrument in the name of an affiliated company as payee if the credit instrument otherwise complies with this subsection and the records of the affiliated company pertaining to the credit instrument are made available to the executive director upon request.     This section does not prohibit the establishment of an account by a deposit of cash, recognized traveler's check, or any other instruments which is equivalent to cash.   Any person who violates the provisions of this section is subject only to the penalties provided in Sections 75-76-103 through 75-76-119, inclusive.   The commission may adopt regulations prescribing the conditions under which a credit instrument may be redeemed or presented to a bank for collection or payment.
MS Code § 75-76-177 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Fees|§ 75-76-177. License fee based on gross revenues of licensee; penalty for failure to pay fee

  From and after August 1, 1990, there is hereby imposed and levied on each gaming licensee a license fee based upon all the gross revenue of the licensee as follows:   Four percent (4%) of all the gross revenue of the licensee which does not exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per calendar month;   Six percent (6%) of all the gross revenue of the licensee which exceeds Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) per calendar month and does not exceed One Hundred Thirty-four Thousand Dollars ($134,000.00) per calendar month; and   Eight percent (8%) of all the gross revenue of the licensee which exceeds One Hundred Thirty-four Thousand Dollars ($134,000.00) per calendar month.     All revenue received from any game or gaming device which is leased for operation on the premises of the licensee-owner to a person other than the owner thereof or which is located in an area or space on such premises which is leased by the licensee-owner to any such person, must be attributed to the owner for the purposes of this section and be counted as part of the gross revenue of the owner. The lessee is liable to the owner for his proportionate share of such license fees.   If the amount of license fees required to be reported and paid pursuant to this section is later determined to be greater or less than the amount actually reported and paid by the licensee, the Chairman of the State Tax Commission shall:   Assess and collect the additional license fees determined to be due, with interest thereon until paid; or   Refund any overpayment, with interest thereon, to the licensee.  Interest must be computed, until paid, at the rate of one percent (1%) per month from the first day of the first month following either the due date of the additional license fees or the date of overpayment.      Failure to pay the fees provided for in this section when they are due for continuation of a license shall be deemed a surrender of the license.
MS Code § 75-76-179 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 75 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce and Investments|Chapter 76 - Mississippi Gaming Control Act|Fees|§ 75-76-179. Income tax credit for license fees paid

 License fees paid under Section 75-76-177 in any taxable year shall be allowed as credit against the income tax liability of the licensee for that taxable year.