NY Rac, Pari-Mut Wag & Breeding L § 1306 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PML - Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law Article 13 - Destination Resort Gaming Title 1 - General Provisions 1306 - Powers of the Board.

§  1306.  Powers  of  the  board.  The  New York state gaming facility   location board shall select, following a competitive process and subject   to the restrictions of this article, no more than four entities to apply   to the commission  for  gaming  facility  licenses.  In  exercising  its   authority,  the  board  shall have all powers necessary or convenient to   fully carry out and effectuate its purposes including, but  not  limited   to, the following powers. The board shall:1.  issue  a  request  for  applications  for zone two gaming facility   licenses pursuant to section one thousand three hundred twelve  of  this   article;2.  assist  the  commission in prescribing the form of the application   for zone two  gaming  facility  licenses  including  information  to  be   furnished by an applicant concerning an applicant's antecedents, habits,   character,   associates,   criminal   record,  business  activities  and   financial affairs, past or present  pursuant  to  section  one  thousand   three hundred thirteen of this article;3. develop criteria, in addition to those outlined in this article, to   assess  which  applications  provide  the  highest and best value to the   state, the zone and the region in which  a  gaming  facility  is  to  be   located;4. determine a gaming facility license fee to be paid by an applicant;5.  determine,  with the assistance of the commission, the sources and   total amount of  an  applicant's  proposed  capitalization  to  develop,   construct, maintain and operate a proposed gaming facility license under   this article;6. have the authority to conduct investigative hearings concerning the   conduct   of  gaming  and  gaming  operations  in  accordance  with  any   procedures set forth in this article  and  any  applicable  implementing   regulations;7.  issue detailed findings of facts and conclusions demonstrating the   reasons supporting its decisions to  select  applicants  for  commission   licensure;8.  report  annually  to the governor, the speaker of the assembly and   the temporary president of the senate, its proceedings for the preceding   calendar year and any suggestions and recommendations as it  shall  deem   desirable;9.  promulgate  any  rules  and regulations that it deems necessary to   carry out its responsibilities;10. have the power to administer  oaths  and  examine  witnesses;  and   request and receive criminal history information as defined in paragraph   (c)  of  subdivision  one  of  section eight hundred forty-five-b of the   executive law of the division of criminal justice services, pursuant  to   subdivision  eight-a  of  section  eight  hundred  thirty-seven  of  the   executive law, in connection with executing the responsibilities of  the   board  relating  to licensing including fingerprinting, criminal history   information and background investigations, of entities  applying  for  a   gaming  facility  license.  At the request of the board, the division of   criminal justice services shall submit a fingerprint  card,  along  with   the subject's processing fee, to the federal bureau of investigation for   the  purpose  of  conducting  a  criminal history search and returning a   report thereon. The board shall also be entitled to request and receive,   pursuant to  a  written  memorandum  of  understanding  filed  with  the   department  of  state,  any  information  in the possession of the state   attorney general relating  to  the  investigation  of  organized  crime,   gaming  offenses, other revenue crimes or tax evasion. Provided however,   the attorney  general  may  withhold  any  information  that  (a)  would   identify  a  confidential  source  or  disclose confidential information   relating to a criminal  investigation,  (b)  would  interfere  with  law    enforcement  investigations or judicial proceedings, (c) reveal criminal   investigative  techniques  or  procedures,  that,  if  disclosed,  could   endanger  the  life  or safety of any person, or (d) constitutes records   received  from  other state, local or federal agencies that the attorney   general is prohibited by law, regulation or agreement from disclosing.