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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 30: SLOT MACHINES (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES › 8 §935. Fines and suspensions (REPEALED)

§935. Fines and suspensions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2003, c. 1, §5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B5 (RP). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 30: SLOT MACHINES (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES › 8 §936. Rules (REPEALED)

§936. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2003, c. 1, §5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B5 (RP). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 30: SLOT MACHINES (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES › 8 §937. Applicability of Title 17, chapter 14 (REPEALED)

§937. Applicability of Title 17, chapter 14
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2003, c. 1, §5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B5 (RP). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 8 §1004-A. Surveillance and monitoring of table games

§1004-A. Surveillance and monitoring of table games
1.  Casino facility requirements.
A casino operator shall arrange the facilities of its casino in such a manner as to promote optimum security for the casino facility operations and shall comply in all respects with rules of the board pertaining to security.
[IB 2009, c. 2, §26 (NEW).]
2.  Internal controls.
The following provisions govern internal procedures and controls of a casino.
A. The casino operator shall submit to the board a description of its system of internal procedures and administrative and accounting controls for table games operations accompanied by a certification by its chief financial officer or equivalent officer that the submitted procedures provide adequate and effective controls, establish a consistent overall system of internal procedures and administrative and accounting controls and conform to generally accepted accounting principles. An applicant for licensure under section 1011, subsection 2‑A shall make its initial submission at least 30 business days before table game operations are to commence unless otherwise directed by the board.   [IB 2009, c. 2, §26 (NEW).]
B. The casino must contain a count room and such other secure facilities as may be required by the board for the counting and storage of cash, coins, tokens, checks, plaques, gaming vouchers, coupons and other devices or items of value used in wagering and approved by the board that are received in the conduct of gaming and for the inspection, counting and storage of dice, cards, chips and other representatives of value. A drop box or other device in which these items are deposited at the gaming tables, and any area in which these boxes and devices are kept while in use, must be equipped with a locking device approved by the board. These drop boxes and other devices may not be brought into or removed from a casino room except at such times, in such places and according to such procedures as the board may require.   [PL 2013, c. 212, §11 (AMD).]
[PL 2013, c. 212, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2009, c. 2, §26 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 212, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 8 §1005. Powers and duties of department

§1005. Powers and duties of department
1.  Powers.
In addition to powers conferred by any other provision of law, the department may:
A. Without notice, and at any time during regular hours of operation, enter the offices, facilities or other places of business of slot machine operators, casino operators, slot machine distributors, table game distributors and gambling services vendors to conduct administrative inspections to determine compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter; and   [IB 2009, c. 2, §27 (AMD).]
B. Request the director to disable any slot machine or table game if the department has a reasonable articulable suspicion that the slot machine or table game is being operated in violation of this chapter or of any rule adopted under this chapter.   [IB 2009, c. 2, §27 (AMD).]
[IB 2009, c. 2, §27 (AMD).]
2.  Duties.
The department shall:
A. Investigate any alleged violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter and investigate the direct or indirect ownership or control of any licensee;   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
B. Investigate the qualifications of each applicant before a license or registration is issued and investigate the circumstances surrounding any act or transaction for which board approval is required;   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
C. Report to the board any alleged violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter and the results of any investigations of alleged violations of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
D. Exchange fingerprint data with, and receive criminal history record information from, the Federal Bureau of Investigation for use in considering an applicant for a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; and   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
E. Report to the board the results of any investigation of an applicant for a license or registration under this chapter.   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). IB 2009, c. 2, §27 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 8 §1007. Intelligence sharing, reciprocal use and restricted use agreements

§1007. Intelligence sharing, reciprocal use and restricted use agreements
1.  Agreement.
The board or the department may enter into intelligence sharing, reciprocal use or restricted use agreements with a department or agency of the Federal Government and law enforcement agencies and gaming enforcement or regulatory agencies of other jurisdictions. The board or the department may provide information or records designated as confidential under section 1006 only after obtaining a signed authorization to release the information or records from the applicant, licensee, owner, key executive or gaming employee to which the information or records relate, pertain or belong. This authorization requirement does not apply to the sharing of information permitted under subsections 2 and 3.
[PL 2005, c. 11, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Reports from other jurisdictions.
Information or records in the possession of the board or the department received pursuant to an intelligence sharing, reciprocal use or restricted use agreement entered into by the board or the department with a federal department or agency or a law enforcement agency or gaming enforcement or regulatory agency of any jurisdiction are considered records or information within the meaning of section 1006, subsection 1 and may be disseminated only with the permission of the person or agency providing the information or records.
[PL 2005, c. 11, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Investigation of violations.
Records received by the board or the department as application materials or as part of an investigation related to an applicant or licensee may be disclosed to state or federal law enforcement entities when the Attorney General or the department determines that the information contains evidence of a possible violation of laws, rules or regulations enforced by those entities.
[PL 2005, c. 11, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 11, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 8 §1008. Hearings and proceedings

§1008. Hearings and proceedings
Notwithstanding section 1006, the confidentiality of records and information used or produced in connection with hearings, proceedings or appeals under subchapter 5 regarding noncompliance with or violation of this chapter are governed by the provisions of section 1052.   [PL 2005, c. 11, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 11, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 2: LICENSING AND REGISTRATION › 8 §1013. Licensing of slot machine distributors

§1013. Licensing of slot machine distributors
1.  License to distribute required.
A person may not distribute a slot machine in the State unless the person has been issued a license to distribute slot machines by the board.
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
2.  Requirements for license.
The board may issue a license to distribute slot machines to an applicant that meets the qualifications set out in sections 1016 and 1019.
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
3.  Distribution of table games by licensed slot machine distributor.
The board may accept an application from and issue a table game distributor license to a person who is licensed as a slot machine distributor under subsection 2.
[PL 2011, c. 585, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 585, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 2: LICENSING AND REGISTRATION › 8 §1013-A. Licensing of table game distributors

§1013-A. Licensing of table game distributors
1.  License to distribute required.
A person may not distribute table games in the State unless the person has been issued a license to distribute table games by the board.
[IB 2009, c. 2, §31 (NEW).]
2.  Requirements for license.
The board may issue a license to distribute table games to an applicant that meets the qualifications set out in sections 1016 and 1019.
[IB 2009, c. 2, §31 (NEW).]
3.  Distribution of slot machines by licensed table game distributor.
The board may accept an application from and issue a slot machine distributor license to a person who is licensed as a table game distributor under subsection 2.
[PL 2011, c. 585, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2009, c. 2, §31 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 585, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 2: LICENSING AND REGISTRATION › 8 §1014. Licensing of gambling services vendors

§1014. Licensing of gambling services vendors
1.  License required.
A person may not provide gambling services in the State unless the person is licensed as a gambling services vendor by the board.
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
2.  Requirements for license.
The board may issue a gambling services vendor license to an applicant that meets the qualifications set out in sections 1016 and 1019.
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 2: LICENSING AND REGISTRATION › 8 §1021. Registration of table games

§1021. Registration of table games
1.  Registration required.
A table game may not be operated or distributed pursuant to this chapter unless the table game is registered by the board and the casino operator and the table game distributor are each licensed by the board or the table game is distributed to and operated by an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education under section 1011, subsection 1‑B.
[PL 2011, c. 585, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Requirements for registration.
To be registered, a table game:
A. May not have any means of manipulation that affect the random probabilities of winning a game; and   [IB 2009, c. 2, §38 (NEW).]
B. Must have, in addition to the requirements of paragraph A, other such characteristics as the board may establish by rule.   [IB 2009, c. 2, §38 (NEW).]
[IB 2009, c. 2, §38 (NEW).]
3.  Examination of table games.
The board shall, in cooperation with the department, examine table games and associated equipment of table game distributors seeking registration as required in this chapter. The board shall require the table game distributor seeking examination and approval of the table game or associated equipment to pay the anticipated cost of the examination before the examination occurs. After the examination occurs, the board shall refund overpayments or charge and collect amounts sufficient to reimburse the board for underpayments of actual cost. The board may contract for the examinations of table games and associated equipment as required by this section.
[IB 2009, c. 2, §38 (NEW).]
4.  Unregistered or noncompliant table games subject to confiscation.
A table game that is not registered as required by this section or that does not comply with the requirements of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter is contraband and a public nuisance and the table game and the table game's monetary contents, monetary proceeds and associated equipment are subject to confiscation by any law enforcement officer. Table games and any monetary contents, monetary proceeds and associated equipment confiscated pursuant to this section are subject to forfeiture in accordance with the procedures outlined in Title 17‑A, section 959 or 960.
[IB 2009, c. 2, §38 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2009, c. 2, §38 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 585, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 3: SLOT MACHINE OPERATION; ALLOCATION OF FUNDS › 8 §1031. Age limit on slot machine and table game use; access by minors; credit prohibited

§1031. Age limit on slot machine and table game use; access by minors; credit prohibited
1.  Minimum age.
A slot machine operator or casino operator may not permit a person under 21 years of age to play a slot machine or table game.
[IB 2009, c. 2, §39 (AMD).]
2.  Placement of slot machines and table games.
A slot machine operator, casino operator, slot machine distributor, table game distributor or gambling services vendor shall prohibit persons under 21 years of age from any area in which a slot machine or table game is located, except that a person 18 to 20 years of age may be present if that person is a licensed employee under section 1015.
[IB 2009, c. 2, §39 (AMD).]
3.  Credit prohibited.
A slot machine operator or casino operator may not allow the use of a credit card or debit card by a person to play a slot machine or table game.
[IB 2009, c. 2, §39 (AMD).]
4.  Table game wagering.
Each table game must be equipped with a sign indicating the permissible minimum and maximum wagers pertaining to that table game. A casino operator may not require any wager to be greater than the stated minimum or less than the stated maximum, and any wager actually made by a patron and not rejected by a casino operator prior to the commencement of play must be treated as a valid wager.
[IB 2009, c. 2, §39 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). IB 2009, c. 2, §39 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 3: SLOT MACHINE OPERATION; ALLOCATION OF FUNDS › 8 §1032. Payment of credits by slot machine or casino operator

§1032. Payment of credits by slot machine or casino operator
A slot machine operator or casino operator shall redeem credits for players who earn credits on a slot machine or table game located on the premises of that slot machine facility or casino in accordance with rules adopted by the board. A slot machine operator or casino operator may not redeem a credit slip more than 365 days from the date of issuance. The funds reserved for the payment of such a credit slip or expired unclaimed jackpot must be retained by the slot machine operator or casino operator and treated as gross slot machine income or gross table game income and do not constitute property subject to the requirements of Title 33, chapter 45.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 663, §10 (AMD). IB 2009, c. 2, §40 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 498, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 3: SLOT MACHINE OPERATION; ALLOCATION OF FUNDS › 8 §1032-A. Promotional credit calculation

§1032-A. Promotional credit calculation
Cash prizes, winnings or credits that are received as a result of redeeming promotional credits and are used to play a slot machine are considered gross slot machine income for the purposes of allocation under section 1036.   [PL 2009, c. 266, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 266, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 3: SLOT MACHINE OPERATION; ALLOCATION OF FUNDS › 8 §1033. Uniform location agreement

§1033. Uniform location agreement
Each slot machine or table game is subject to a uniform location agreement between the slot machine distributor or table game distributor and the slot machine operator or casino operator. A copy of the agreement must be submitted to the board for approval. The uniform location agreement is the complete and sole agreement between the slot machine operator or casino operator and the slot machine distributor or table game distributor regarding slot machines and table games. No other agreement between the slot machine operator or casino operator and the slot machine distributor or table game distributor is legally binding.   [IB 2009, c. 2, §41 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). IB 2009, c. 2, §41 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 3: SLOT MACHINE OPERATION; ALLOCATION OF FUNDS › 8 §1034. Disclosure of other contracts and agreements

§1034. Disclosure of other contracts and agreements
A slot machine operator or casino operator must submit to the board all contracts or agreements the slot machine operator or casino operator establishes with a slot machine distributor, table game distributor, licensed gambling services vendor or key executive.   [IB 2009, c. 2, §42 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). IB 2009, c. 2, §42 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 3: SLOT MACHINE OPERATION; ALLOCATION OF FUNDS › 8 §1035. Location of slot machines

§1035. Location of slot machines
Slot machines may be located only on the premises of a commercial track, the premises of a casino or the premises of an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education under section 1011, subsection 1‑B. For the purposes of this section, "premises of a commercial track" means property owned by the person who owns the property on which a commercial track is located and that is either within 200 feet of the outside edge of the racing oval or, if the commercial track was owned by a municipality when a license to operate slot machines in association with that commercial track was issued, within 2,000 feet of the center of the racing oval.   [PL 2011, c. 585, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 611, §11 (AMD). IB 2009, c. 2, §43 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 585, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 3: SLOT MACHINE OPERATION; ALLOCATION OF FUNDS › 8 §1035-A. Location of table games

§1035-A. Location of table games
Table games may be located only on the premises of a casino or the premises of an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education under section 1011, subsection 1‑B.   [PL 2011, c. 585, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
IB 2009, c. 2, §44 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 585, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 4: RECORDS, ACCESS AND MONITORING › 8 §1041. Reports; records

§1041. Reports; records
1.  Reports; records.
The board or department may require from any licensee whatever records and reports the board considers necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
2.  Location.
A slot machine operator or casino operator shall maintain all records required by this chapter or by rules adopted under this chapter at the operator's primary business office within this State or on the premises where the slot machine or table game is operated. A slot machine distributor or table game distributor shall maintain these records at the distributor's primary business office within this State. The primary business office must be designated by the license holder in the license application. All records must be open to inspection and audit by the board or its designee and a license holder may not refuse the board or its designee the right to inspect or audit the records. Refusal to permit inspection or audit of the records constitutes grounds for revocation or suspension of the license or registration.
[IB 2009, c. 2, §48 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). IB 2009, c. 2, §48 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 4: RECORDS, ACCESS AND MONITORING › 8 §1042. Access to premises, equipment and records

§1042. Access to premises, equipment and records
1.  Inspection.
A person holding a license or registration under this chapter shall permit the board, the department or a designee of the board or the department unrestricted access, during regular business hours, including access to locked or secured areas, to inspect any gambling facility and any equipment, prizes, records or items and materials used or to be used in the operation of any slot machine or associated equipment owned, distributed or operated by that person. A person holding a license or registration under this chapter shall consent in writing to the examination of all the licensee's books and records related to operations licensed under this chapter and shall authorize all 3rd parties in possession or in control of those books and records to allow the board or the board's designee to examine such books and records as the board determines necessary.
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
2.  Monitoring.
The board or the department shall monitor the use, operation, distribution and servicing of slot machines through on-site observation and other means at any time during the operation of any license for the purpose of certifying the revenue thereof, receiving complaints from the public relating to the conduct of licensees, examining records of revenues and procedures, enforcing the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter and conducting periodic reviews of licenses for the purpose of evaluating current or suggested provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES › 8 §1054. Criminal violations

§1054. Criminal violations
A person commits a Class C crime if that person knowingly or intentionally:   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
1.  Tampering with slot machine or table game.
Manipulates or intends to manipulate the outcome, payback or operation of a slot machine or table game by physical tampering or any other means;
[IB 2009, c. 2, §49 (AMD).]
2.  Interference.
Interferes with the board's ability to monitor compliance with this chapter;
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
3.  Operation or distribution without license.
Operates or distributes a slot machine or table game in this State without a license. This subsection does not apply to the operation of a slot machine or table game by an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education or the distribution of a slot machine or table game to an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education;
[PL 2011, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
4.  Operation or distribution of unregistered slot machine or table game.
Operates or distributes a slot machine or table game that is not registered in this State. This subsection does not apply to the operation of a slot machine or table game by an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education or the distribution of a slot machine or table game to an accredited postsecondary institution for the purposes of training and education;
[PL 2011, c. 585, §12 (AMD).]
5.  Possession of tools for purpose of tampering with slot machine or table game.
Possesses or makes any tool, implement, instrument or other article that is adopted, designed or commonly used for manipulating the outcome, payback or operation of a slot machine or table game with intent to use that tool, implement, instrument or other article to commit the manipulation of a slot machine or table game;
[IB 2009, c. 2, §49 (AMD).]
6.  Failure to disclose contracts and agreements.
Violates section 1034;
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
7.  Underage use of slot machine or table game.
Violates section 1031, subsection 1;
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
8.  Failure to deposit funds.
Violates section 1036, subsection 2; or
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
9.  Failure to grant access to premises, equipment and records.
Violates section 1042.
[PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). IB 2009, c. 2, §49 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 585, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES › 8 §1055. Theft at a casino or slot machine facility (REPEALED)

§1055. Theft at a casino or slot machine facility
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 585, §13 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 96, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 6: MISCELLANEOUS › 8 §1061. Authority to detain persons suspected of cheating; immunity

§1061. Authority to detain persons suspected of cheating; immunity
A licensee or an officer, employee or agent of the licensee who has probable cause to believe there has been a violation of this chapter in the gambling facility by any person may take that person into custody and detain that person in the gambling premises in a reasonable manner for a reasonable length of time for the purpose of notifying and surrendering the person to law enforcement authorities and, when the detained person is a minor, informing a law enforcement officer or the parents or guardian of the minor of the detention and surrendering the minor to the person so informed. The act of taking into custody and detention under this section does not render the licensee or its officers, employees or agents criminally or civilly liable, including but not limited to liability for false arrest, false imprisonment, slander or unlawful detention, unless the taking into custody or detention is unreasonable under all the circumstances.   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
A licensee or an officer, employee or agent of the licensee is not entitled to any immunity from civil or criminal liability provided in this section unless there is displayed in a conspicuous manner in the licensee's gambling facility a notice in boldface type clearly legible and in substantially this form: "Any gambling licensee or any officer, employee or agent of a licensee who has probable cause to believe that a person is violating a provision of law prohibiting cheating or swindling in gambling may detain that person in the establishment for the purpose of notifying law enforcement authorities."   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 6: MISCELLANEOUS › 8 §1062. Municipal regulation

§1062. Municipal regulation
This chapter may not be construed to limit municipal regulation of the activities licensed under this chapter, as long as such municipal regulation does not conflict with this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 6: MISCELLANEOUS › 8 §1063. Rules

§1063. Rules
Unless otherwise specified, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. A, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 687, Pt. B, §11 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 6: MISCELLANEOUS › 8 §1064. Applicability of Title 17, chapter 62

§1064. Applicability of Title 17, chapter 62
Except as expressly provided in this chapter, the provisions of Title 17, chapter 62 do not apply to the ownership, distribution or operation of slot machines in the State.   [PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 6: MISCELLANEOUS › 8 §1065. Distances

§1065. Distances
For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise provided in the laws relating to the Gambling Control Board, distances are determined by measuring along the most commonly used roadway, as determined by the Department of Transportation.   [PL 2011, c. 56, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 56, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 7: ADVANCE DEPOSIT WAGERING › 8 §1071. Advance deposit wagering license awarded pursuant to competitive bid (REPEALED)

§1071. Advance deposit wagering license awarded pursuant to competitive bid
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 499, §8 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 440, §9 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 31: GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD › Subchapter 7: ADVANCE DEPOSIT WAGERING › 8 §1073. Advance deposit wagering license

§1073. Advance deposit wagering license
The board shall exercise authority over the licensing of all persons conducting advance deposit wagering. A person may not conduct advance deposit wagering without a license issued under this section.   [PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
1.  Eligibility.
In order to receive an advance deposit wagering license from the board, an applicant must meet the requirements of this section and the rules adopted by the board under section 1003, subsection 2, paragraph U and must be:
A. A commercial track;   [PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
B. An off-track betting facility licensed under section 275‑D; or   [PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
C. An account wagering provider.   [PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
2.  Authority to conduct advance deposit wagering.
An advance deposit wagering license issued under this section allows a licensee to conduct advance deposit wagering in this State.
[PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
3.  Contract.
An advance deposit wagering licensee may conduct advance deposit wagering directly or through a contract with another advance deposit wagering licensee issued a license under this section.
[PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
4.  Conditions of licensure.
An advance deposit wagering licensee shall:
A. Purchase a bond to secure the advance deposit wagering accounts;   [PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
B. Ensure that a person who establishes an account to place a wager on horse racing by means of advance deposit wagering has attained 18 years of age and is a resident of this State; and   [PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
C. Accept wagers on all live races being conducted in this State that are available for simulcast.   [PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
5.  Application fee.
The nonrefundable application fee for an advance deposit wagering license is $1,000. In addition, the board may require an applicant to pay a one-time investigation fee in an amount limited to the cost to the board of processing the application and performing background investigations.
[PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
6.  License fee; renewal fee; term.
The fee for an advance deposit wagering license is $500. The fee for the annual renewal of an advance deposit wagering license is $250.
[PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 440, §11 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 33: REGULATION OF FANTASY CONTESTS › 8 §1102. Power and duties of director

§1102. Power and duties of director
1.  Powers.
In administering and enforcing this chapter, the director may:
A. Pursuant to section 1103, issue or deny any application and limit, restrict, suspend or revoke any license issued under this chapter;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
B. Review reports of the investigation and qualifications of an applicant before a license is issued;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
C. Prescribe the manner for the collection of all license fees and revenues under this chapter;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
D. Adopt rules the director determines necessary to administer this chapter;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
E. Investigate complaints regarding the conduct of fantasy contests in violation of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
F. Impose sanctions, penalties and costs of investigation and hearing against an applicant or licensee for violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
G. Review and approve each platform for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter; and   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
H. Conduct a financial audit of any licensee, at any time, to ensure compliance with this chapter.   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 33: REGULATION OF FANTASY CONTESTS › 8 §1105. Operation of fantasy contests; allocation of funds

§1105. Operation of fantasy contests; allocation of funds
1.  Operation of fantasy contests.
A fantasy contest operator licensed under this chapter shall:
A. Disclose the number of entries that a fantasy contestant may submit to each fantasy contest and provide reasonable steps to prevent fantasy contestants from submitting more than the allowable number;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
B. Prohibit fantasy contestants from submitting more than one entry in any fantasy contest involving 12 entries or fewer;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
C. Prohibit fantasy contestants from submitting more than 2 entries in any fantasy contest involving more than 12 entries but fewer than 36 entries;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
D. Prohibit fantasy contestants from submitting more than 3 entries in any fantasy contest involving 36 or more entries but fewer than 101 entries;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
E. Prohibit, unless otherwise provided by this chapter, fantasy contestants from submitting more than 3% of all entries in any fantasy contest involving more than 100 entries;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
F. Permit unlimited entries in no more than 3% of all fantasy contests; the entry fee for such contests must be a minimum of $150; and   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
G. Inform fantasy contestants of state and federal tax obligations on certain winnings.   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Allocation of funds.
The director shall collect for deposit to the General Fund 10% of gross fantasy contest revenues, including any revenues earned while operating pending approval of an application submitted to the director as described in section 1103, subsection 9, from a fantasy contest operator licensed under this chapter that has gross fantasy contest revenues of $100,000 or greater.
[PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 33: REGULATION OF FANTASY CONTESTS › 8 §1106. Rules

§1106. Rules
The director shall adopt rules for the proper enforcement and administration of this chapter. When rules are initially adopted as required by this section, rules are major substantive rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. Amendments or changes to those rules, after initial adoption, are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Required rules.
Rules adopted pursuant to this section must include but are not limited to the following:
A. Prohibiting the operator from making statements that are not accurate or are misleading regarding the likelihood of winning;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
B. Requiring disclosure of the number of entries an individual fantasy contestant may submit to each fantasy contest and the maximum number of entries allowed by a fantasy contest operator for each contest;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
C. Prohibiting advertisements or promotions that target minors and individuals with gambling addiction, including individuals who have requested to be restricted from play on a fantasy contest operator's platform;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
D. Requiring the fantasy contest operator to provide information on how to participate and compete in fantasy contests, including an explanation of fantasy contest play and how to identify a highly experienced fantasy contestant;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
E. Requiring a system that identifies a highly experienced fantasy contestant by means of a symbol or other identifier easily viewed by fantasy contestants engaged in the fantasy contest on the platform;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
F. Prohibiting the use of 3rd-party scripts or 3rd-party scripting programs for any fantasy contest and implementing methods to detect, deter and to the greatest extent possible prevent cheating and improper manipulation of the fantasy contest;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
G. Requiring the implementation of a system within the platform by which a fantasy contestant may submit a complaint against the fantasy contest operator and requiring the fantasy contest operator to respond to the complaint within 48 hours;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
H. Requiring the maintenance of records of fantasy contestant accounts, which must be made available to the director upon request, for a period of up to 5 years;   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
I. Requiring the development and offering of fantasy contests limited to beginner fantasy contestants; and   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
J. Requiring the fantasy contest operator to ensure that winning outcomes reflect the relative knowledge and skill of the fantasy contestant and that winning outcomes are determined primarily by accumulated statistical results of the performance of human competitors in sports events.   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 33: REGULATION OF FANTASY CONTESTS › 8 §1107. Violations and penalties

§1107. Violations and penalties
1.  Violation.
A person, firm, corporation or association or an agent or employee of one of those entities may not violate this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter.
[PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
For each violation of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, the director may:
A. Impose a fine of up to $1,000 per violation; or   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
B. Impose a fine not to exceed $5,000 for violations arising out of the same transaction or occurrence.   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 33: REGULATION OF FANTASY CONTESTS › 8 §1108. Applicability of other laws

§1108. Applicability of other laws
Unless expressly provided in this chapter, the provisions of Title 17, chapter 62 and Title 17‑A, chapter 39 do not apply to the conduct of fantasy contests operated in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 303, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 35: REGULATION OF SPORTS WAGERING › 8 §1201. Authorization of sports wagering; license required

§1201. Authorization of sports wagering; license required
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the operation of sports wagering and ancillary activities are lawful when conducted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).]
A person or entity may not engage in any activities in this State that require a license under this chapter unless all necessary licenses have been obtained in accordance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 35: REGULATION OF SPORTS WAGERING › 8 §1210. Occupational license

§1210. Occupational license
1.  License required.
A person may not be employed by an operator to be engaged directly in sports wagering-related activities or otherwise to conduct or operate sports wagering without a valid occupational license issued by the director under this section. The director shall issue an occupational license to a person who meets the requirements of this section, section 1204 and section 1205. The director shall by rule establish a process for issuance of occupational licenses that is, as far as possible, identical to the process for licensing employees of a casino under section 1015.
[PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Authority to be employed in sports wagering.
An occupational license authorizes the licensee to be employed by an operator in the capacity designated by the director while the license is active. The director may establish, by rule, job classifications with different requirements to recognize the extent to which a particular job has the ability to affect the proper operation of sports wagering.
[PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Application and fee.
Except as provided in subsection 5, an applicant shall submit any required application forms established by the director and pay a nonrefundable application fee of $250. The fee may be paid on behalf of an applicant by the operator. Fees paid under this subsection must be retained by the director for the costs of administering this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).]
4.  Renewal fee and form.
An occupational licensee must pay a fee of $25 to renew the license for a one-year term or a fee of $50 to renew the license for a 3-year term. The fee may be paid on behalf of the occupational licensee by the operator. In addition to a renewal fee, an occupational licensee must annually submit a renewal application on a form or in a format approved by the director. Fees paid under this subsection must be retained by the director for the costs of administering this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).]
5.  Exception.
An individual who is actively licensed under section 1015 as an employee of a casino that has a facility sports wagering license may obtain or renew a license under this section without paying an initial license fee or a renewal license fee under this section.
[PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 35: REGULATION OF SPORTS WAGERING › 8 §1211. Sports wagering house rules

§1211. Sports wagering house rules
1.  Adoption of house rules.
An operator shall adopt comprehensive house rules for game play governing sports wagering transactions with its patrons. House rules must be approved by the director prior to implementation and meet the minimum standards established by the director by rule, including, but not limited to, requiring that the house rules specify the amounts to be paid on winning wagers and the effect of sports event schedule changes, the circumstances under which the operator will void a wager and treatment of errors, late wagers and related contingencies.
[PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Advertisement of house rules.
The house rules, together with any other information the director determines to be appropriate, must be advertised as required by the director by rule and must be made readily available to patrons.
[PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS › Chapter 35: REGULATION OF SPORTS WAGERING › 8 §1212. Access to premises and equipment

§1212. Access to premises and equipment
A licensee under this chapter shall permit the director, the department or a designee of the director unrestricted access, during regular business hours, including access to locked or secured areas, to inspect any facility and any equipment, prizes, records or other items to be used in the operation of sports wagering.   [PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6 (NEW).