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4 PA Cons Stat § 1210 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 12 - Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board|Section 1210 - Number of slot machines

§ 1210. Number of slot machines. (a) Initial complement.--Except as provided for Category 3 slot machine licensees under section 1305 (relating to Category 3 slot machine license) or a Category 4 slot machine licensee under section 1305.1 (relating to Category 4 slot machine license), the following apply:  (1) All slot machine licensees shall be permitted to operate up to 3,000 slot machines at any one licensed facility.  (2) Each slot machine licensee shall be required to operate and make available to play a minimum of 1,500 slot machines at its licensed facility within one year of the issuance by the board of a slot machine license to the slot machine licensee. The board, upon application and for good cause shown, may grant an extension for an additional period ending on the later of 36 months from the end of the initial one-year period or December 31, 2012.  (3) A Category 1 or Category 2 slot machine licensee that is also a Category 4 slot machine licensee may, upon notification and receipt of approval from the board, install and operate slot machines from the initial complement authorized under paragraph (1) subject to the limitation under section 1305.1(d)(1) at the licensee's Category 4 licensed facility.  (b) Additional slot machines.--Except as provided for Category 3 slot machine licensees under section 1305, six months following the date of commencement of slot machine operations, the board may permit a slot machine licensee to install and operate up to 2,000 additional slot machines at its licensed facility, beyond those machines permitted under subsection (a), upon application by the slot machine licensee. The board, in considering such an application, shall take into account the appropriateness of the physical space where the additional slot machines will be located and the convenience of the public attending the facility. The board may also take into account the potential benefit to economic development, employment and tourism, enhanced revenues to the Commonwealth and other economic indicators it deems applicable in making its decision. Subject to the limitation under section 1305.1(d), slot machines approved under this subsection may be installed and operated at a Category 4 licensed facility.  (c) Limitation.--(Deleted by amendment).  (Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.; Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.; Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, eff. imd.)    Cross References. Section 1210 is referred to in sections 1305, 1305.1 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1213 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 12 - Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board|Section 1213 - License or permit prohibition

§ 1213. License or permit prohibition.  The following apply: (1) The board shall be prohibited from granting a principal license or a key employee license to an individual who has been convicted of a felony offense in any jurisdiction.  (2) In addition to the prohibition under paragraph (1), the board shall be prohibited from granting the following:  (i) A principal license or key employee license to an individual who has been convicted in any jurisdiction of a misdemeanor gambling offense, unless 15 years have elapsed from the date of conviction for the offense.  (ii) A gaming employee permit or a license other than a principal license or key employee license to an individual who has been convicted in any jurisdiction of a felony offense or of a misdemeanor gambling offense, unless 15 years have elapsed from the date of conviction for the offense.  (3) Following the expiration of any prohibition period applicable to an applicant under paragraph (2), in determining whether to issue a license or permit, the board shall consider the following factors:   (i) The nature and duties of the applicant's position with the licensed entity.  (ii) The nature and seriousness of the offense or conduct.  (iii) The circumstances under which the offense or conduct occurred.  (iv) The age of the applicant when the offense or conduct was committed.  (v) Whether the offense or conduct was an isolated or a repeated incident.  (vi) Any evidence of rehabilitation, including good conduct in the community, counseling or psychiatric treatment received and the recommendation of persons who have substantial contact with the applicant.  (4) For purposes of this section, a felony offense is any of the following: (i) An offense punishable under the laws of this Commonwealth by imprisonment for more than five years.  (ii) An offense which, under the laws of another jurisdiction, is: (A) classified as a felony; or (B) punishable by imprisonment for more than five years. (iii) An offense under the laws of another jurisdiction which, if committed in this Commonwealth, would be subject to imprisonment for more than five years.  (Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.; Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)   2010 Amendment. See section 20(1) of Act 1 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1214 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 12 - Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board|Section 1214 - Specific authority to suspend slot machine license

§ 1214. Specific authority to suspend slot machine license. (a) Conditions.--Any slot machine licensee that is required as a condition of licensure to make payments to a municipality, municipal authority or other entity for an economic development project, including any project enumerated in the act of July 25, 2007 (P.L.342, No.53), known as Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund Capital Budget Itemization Act of 2007, shall, within 30 days of the effective date of this section or within 30 days following licensure, whichever is later, enter into a written agreement with the municipality, municipal authority or other entity. The written agreement shall establish and govern the terms of the required payments, including the amounts of each payment, the date on which each payment shall be made and the duration of the payments.  (b) Failure to meet conditions.--If a slot machine licensee fails to enter into a written agreement as required by subsection (a), the board may take any action it deems necessary. An action taken by the board shall remain in effect until the slot machine licensee satisfies the board that it has entered into the written agreement required by subsection (a).  (c) Failure to comply with written agreement.--If a slot machine licensee is in default with respect to a payment obligation contained in a written agreement required by subsection (a), the board may take any action it deems necessary. An action taken by the board shall remain in effect until the slot machine licensee satisfies the board that it is in compliance with the terms of the written agreement.  (d) Other remedies applicable.--Nothing in this section shall prohibit the board from taking any additional action, including suspension or revocation of the slot machine licensee's license, appointing a trustee under section 1332 (relating to appointment of trustee), or imposing any other sanction permitted by this part against a slot machine licensee who violates the provisions of this section.  (Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)   2010 Amendment. Act 1 added section 1214.  Cross References. Section 1214 is referred to in section 13A13 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1301 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13 - Licensees|Section 1301 - Authorized slot machine licenses

§ 1301. Authorized slot machine licenses. Except as provided under section 1305.1 (relating to Category 4 slot machine license), there shall be three distinct classifications of slot machine licenses, designated by category, each permitting a licensed racing entity or person to apply for a qualifying license category and, upon issuance by the board in its discretion, to place and operate slot machines at a licensed facility. Except for conditional Category 1 license applications pursuant to section 1315 (relating to conditional Category 1 licenses), it is mandatory that the board shall consider, approve, condition or deny the approval of all initial applications for each and every category of slot machine licenses collectively and together, in a comprehensive Statewide manner, within 12 months following the time set by the board at which all applications are to be filed and deemed complete by the board. The board shall approve, condition or deny the issuance of a slot machine license of any category within the time period provided for herein. Following approval of an application for a slot machine license, the applicant shall provide formal notification to the board as soon as:  (1) it fulfills all required conditions for issuance of the license; and (2) the board's decision approving the application is a final, binding, nonappealable determination which is not subject to a pending legal challenge.  Upon receipt of such formal notification and upon conducting any necessary verification, the board shall issue a slot machine license to the applicant.  (Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, eff. imd.)   Cross References. Section 1301 is referred to in sections 1306, 1315 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1302 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13 - Licensees|Section 1302 - Category 1 slot machine license

§ 1302. Category 1 slot machine license. (a) Eligibility.--A person may be eligible to apply for a Category 1 license to place and operate slot machines at a licensed racetrack facility if the person:  (1) has been issued a license from either the State Horse Racing Commission or the State Harness Racing Commission to conduct thoroughbred or harness race meetings respectively with pari-mutuel wagering and has conducted live horse races for not less than two years immediately preceding the effective date of this part;  (2) has been approved or issued a license from either the State Horse Racing Commission or the State Harness Racing Commission to conduct thoroughbred or harness race meetings respectively with pari-mutuel wagering within 18 months immediately preceding the effective date of this part and will successfully conduct live racing pursuant to the requirements of section 1303 (relating to additional Category 1 slot machine license requirements);  (3) has been approved by the State Harness Racing Commission, after the effective date of this part, to conduct harness race meetings with pari-mutuel wagering and will conduct live racing pursuant to the requirements of section 1303; or  (4) is a successor in interest to persons eligible under paragraph (1), (2) or (3) who comply with the requirements of section 1328 (relating to change in ownership or control of slot machine licensee).  Nothing in this part shall be construed to permit the approval or issuance of more than one slot machine license at a licensed racetrack facility.  (b) Location.--A Category 1 license may only be issued to an eligible person authorizing slot machine operations at the particular licensed racetrack facility identified in the application. No Category 1 licensed facility shall be located within 20 linear miles of another Category 1 licensed facility.  (Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, eff. imd.)   2017 Amendment. Act 42 amended subsec. (a)(4).  Cross References. Section 1302 is referred to in sections 1303, 1315 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1306 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13 - Licensees|Section 1306 - Order of initial license issuance

§ 1306. Order of initial license issuance. In order to facilitate the timely and orderly deployment of licensed gaming operations in this Commonwealth, the board shall adopt a schedule by which applicants for slot machine, manufacturer and supplier licenses shall be filed, considered and resolved in accordance with the provisions of this part. In so doing, the board shall consider, approve, condition or deny the approval of all filed applications for manufacturer and supplier licenses as soon as administratively possible and at least three months prior to the board's approval, conditioning or denial of the approval of any Category 1 license application pursuant to section 1315 (relating to conditional Category 1 licenses) or any other category of slot machine license pursuant to section 1301 (relating to authorized slot machine licenses). The board shall ensure that an adequate number of suppliers have been licensed pursuant to section 1301 to meet market demand. The board shall approve, approve with condition or deny all initial applications for conditional Category 1 licenses under section 1315 (relating to conditional Category 1 licenses) prior to considering applications for Category 1, Category 2 or Category 3 slot machine licenses.  (Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.)   Cross References. Section 1306 is referred to in sections 1317, 1317.1 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1307 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13 - Licensees|Section 1307 - Number of slot machine licenses

§ 1307. Number of slot machine licenses. (a) Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3 licenses.--The board may license no more than seven Category 1 licensed facilities and no more than five Category 2 licensed facilities, as it may deem appropriate, as long as two, and not more, Category 2 licensed facilities are located by the board within the city of the first class and that one, and not more, Category 2 licensed facility is located by the board within the city of the second class. The board may at its discretion increase the total number of Category 2 licensed facilities permitted to be licensed by the board by an amount not to exceed the total number of Category 1 licenses not applied for within five years following the effective date of this part. Except as permitted by section 1328 (relating to change in ownership or control of slot machine licensee), any Category 1 license may be reissued by the board at its discretion as a Category 2 license if an application for issuance of such license has not been made to the board. The board may license no more than two Category 3 licensed facilities.  (b) Category 4 licenses.--The board may license no more than 10 Category 4 licensed facilities. The board shall conduct auctions in accordance with section 1305.2 (relating to conduct of auctions).  (Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.; Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, eff. imd.)   Cross References. Section 1307 is referred to in section 1209 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1308 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13 - Licensees|Section 1308 - Applications for license or permit

§ 1308. Applications for license or permit. (a) Applications.--An application for a license or permit to be issued by the board shall be submitted on a form and in a manner as shall be required by the board. In reviewing applications, the board shall confirm that all the applicable license or permit fees have been paid in accordance with this part.  (a.1) Submission of information.--An applicant for a license or permit under this part shall disclose in the application all arrests of the applicant and all citations issued to the applicant for nontraffic summary offenses. The information shall include:  (1) A brief description of the circumstances surrounding the arrest or issuance of the citation.  (2) The specific offense charged. (3) The ultimate disposition of the charge, including the details of any dismissal, plea bargain, conviction, sentence, pardon, expungement or order of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.  No applicant shall be required to provide documentation relating to any summary offense. Failure of the bureau to recover records of a summary offense shall not be grounds for denying an application.  (b) Completeness of applications.--The board shall not consider an incomplete application and shall notify the applicant in writing if an application is incomplete. An application shall be considered incomplete if it does not include all applicable fees and all information and accompanying documentation required by the board, including, but not limited to, a current tax lien certificate issued by the department at the time of filing the application. Any unpaid taxes identified on the tax lien certificate shall be paid before the application is considered complete. A notification of incompleteness shall state the deficiencies in the application that must be corrected prior to consideration of the merits of the application.  (c) Adverse litigation.--Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the board and the commissions shall not consider any application for a license if the applicant or any person affiliated with or directly related to the applicant is a party in any ongoing civil proceeding in which the party is seeking to overturn or otherwise challenge a decision or order of the board or commissions pertaining to the approval, denial or conditioning of a license to conduct thoroughbred or harness horse race meetings respectively with pari-mutuel wagering or to operate slot machines. This subsection shall not be interpreted to affect the rights of applicants to seek judicial enforcement of mandatory obligations of the board as may be required by this part.  (Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)   2010 Amendment. Act 1 added subsec. (a.1).  Cross References. Section 1308 is referred to in sections 1206, 1310, 1604 of this title.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1311.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13 - Licensees|Section 1311.1 - Licensing of principals

§ 1311.1. Licensing of principals. (a) License required.--All principals shall obtain a principal license from the board.  (b) Application.--A principal license application shall be in a form prescribed by the board and shall include the following:  (1) Verification of status as a principal from a slot machine licensee, manufacturer licensee or supplier licensee.  (2) A description of responsibilities as a principal. (3) All releases necessary to obtain information from governmental agencies, employers and other organizations.  (4) Fingerprints, which shall be submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police. (5) A photograph that meets the standards of the Commonwealth Photo Imaging Network. (6) Details relating to a similar license, permit or other authorization obtained in another jurisdiction.  (7) Any additional information required by the board. (c) Issuance.--Following review of the application and the background investigation, the board may issue a principal license if the applicant has proven by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant is a person of good character, honesty and integrity and is eligible and suitable to be licensed as a principal.  (d) Nontransferability.--A license issued under this section shall be nontransferable.  (e) Principals.--An individual who receives a principal license need not obtain a key employee license.  (Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.)   2006 Amendment. Act 135 added section 1311.1.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1311.2 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13 - Licensees|Section 1311.2 - Licensing of key employees

§ 1311.2. Licensing of key employees. (a) License required.--All key employees shall obtain a key employee license from the board.  (b) Application.--A key employee license application shall be in a form prescribed by the board and shall include the following:  (1) Verification of status as a key employee from a slot machine licensee, manufacturer licensee or supplier licensee.  (2) A description of employment responsibilities. (3) All releases necessary to obtain information from governmental agencies, employers and other organizations.  (4) Fingerprints, which shall be submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police. (5) A photograph that meets the standards of the Commonwealth Photo Imaging Network. (6) Details relating to a similar license, permit or other authorization obtained in another jurisdiction.  (7) Any additional information required by the board. (c) Issuance.--Following review of the application and the background investigation, the board may issue a key employee license if the applicant has proven by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant is a person of good character, honesty and integrity and is eligible and suitable to be licensed as a key employee.  (d) Nontransferability.--A license issued under this section shall be nontransferable.  (Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.)   2006 Amendment. Act 135 added section 1311.2.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1312 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13 - Licensees|Section 1312 - Divestiture of disqualifying applicant

§ 1312. Divestiture of disqualifying applicant. In the event that any slot machine license application is not approved by the board based on a finding that an individual who is a principal or has an interest in the person applying for the license does not meet the character requirements of section 1310 (relating to slot machine license application character requirements) or any of the eligibility requirements under this part, or a person who purchases a controlling interest in a licensed gaming entity in violation of section 1328 (relating to change in ownership or control of slot machine licensee), the board may afford the individual the opportunity to completely divest his interest in the person, its affiliate, intermediary, subsidiary or holding company seeking the license and, after such divestiture, reconsider the person's or applicant's suitability for licensure in an expedited proceeding and may, after such proceeding, issue the person or applicant a slot machine license. The board shall approve the terms and conditions of any divestiture under this section. Under no circumstances shall any divestiture be approved by the board if the compensation for the divested interest exceeds the cost of the interest.
4 PA Cons Stat § 1314 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS|Chapter 13 - Licensees|Section 1314 - Alternative Category 1 licensing standards

§ 1314. Alternative Category 1 licensing standards. (a) Determination.--The board may determine whether the licensing standards of another jurisdiction within the United States or Canada in which an applicant, its affiliate, intermediary, subsidiary or holding company for a Category 1 slot machine license is similarly licensed are comprehensive and thorough and provide similar adequate safeguards as those required by this part. If the board makes that determination, it may issue a slot machine license to an applicant who holds a slot machine license in such other jurisdiction after conducting an evaluation of the information relating to the applicant from such other jurisdictions, as updated by the board, and evaluating other information related to the applicant received from that jurisdiction and other jurisdictions where the applicant may be licensed, the board may incorporate such information in whole or in part into its evaluation of the applicant.  (b) Abbreviated process.--In the event an applicant for a slot machine license is licensed in another jurisdiction, the board may determine to use an alternate process requiring only that information determined by the board to be necessary to consider the issuance of a license, including financial viability of the licensee, to such an applicant. Nothing in this section shall be construed to waive any fees associated with obtaining a license through the normal application process.