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2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 8 - Organization of Executive Branch › Subtitle 4 - Maryland Program Evaluation Act › Section 8-402 - Findings; Statement of Purpose

(a)    The General Assembly finds that:
(1)    a framework that allows for periodic, legislative review of the regulatory, licensing, and other governmental activities of the Executive Branch of the State government is essential for the maintenance of a government in which the citizens have confidence and of a healthy State economy; and
(2)    this legislative review is consistent with other activities and goals of the General Assembly.
(b)    The purposes of this subtitle are to:
(1)    establish a system of legislative review that will:
(i)    determine whether a governmental activity is necessary for the public interest; and
(ii)    make units that are responsible for necessary governmental activities accountable and responsive to the public interest; and
(2)    ensure that the legislative review takes place by establishing, by statute, a process for the review and other legislative action.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 8 - Organization of Executive Branch › Subtitle 4 - Maryland Program Evaluation Act › Section 8-404 - Evaluation of Governmental Activity or Unit and Related Statutes

(a)    When directed by the Legislative Policy Committee, the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, the Executive Director, the Director of the Office of Policy Analysis, or the Director of the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability, the Office shall conduct an evaluation of a governmental activity or unit and the statutes related to the governmental activity or unit.
(b)    The Office, in consultation with the committees of jurisdiction, shall develop a work plan for an evaluation conducted under subsection (a) of this section.
(c)    The evaluation report for an evaluation conducted under subsection (a) of this section:
(1)    shall be consistent with the work plan developed under subsection (b) of this section; and
(2)    may address the governmental activity’s or unit’s:
(i)    efficiency;
(ii)    effectiveness;
(iii)    role in protecting consumers;
(iv)    sufficiency of resources; and
(v)    accomplishment of legislative objectives.
(d)    On completion, the Department shall submit each evaluation report, including draft legislation to implement any recommended statutory changes, to the committees of jurisdiction.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 8 - Organization of Executive Branch › Subtitle 4 - Maryland Program Evaluation Act › Section 8-405 - Hearing

On or before the 10th day of the regular session of the General Assembly in the year after the evaluation of a governmental activity or unit has been completed, the committees of jurisdiction for the governmental activity or unit shall hold a public hearing to receive testimony on the evaluation report from the Department, the unit under evaluation or responsible for the governmental activity under evaluation, and the public.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 8 - Organization of Executive Branch › Subtitle 4 - Maryland Program Evaluation Act › Section 8-406 - Report to General Assembly

(a)    Subject to § 2–1257 of this article, on or before the 20th day of the regular session of the General Assembly in the year after an evaluation of a governmental activity or unit has been completed, the committees of jurisdiction for the governmental activity or unit shall submit a report to the General Assembly.
(b)    (1)    The report shall recommend whether a governmental activity or unit that has undergone an evaluation should be reestablished, with or without changes, or allowed to terminate.
(2)    The report shall be accompanied by each bill that is needed to accomplish the recommendations in the report.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 8 - Organization of Executive Branch › Subtitle 4 - Maryland Program Evaluation Act › Section 8-407 - Providing Information and Cooperation From Units; Confidentiality

(a)    During an evaluation conducted under § 8–404 of this subtitle, the unit under evaluation or responsible for the governmental activity under evaluation shall:
(1)    promptly provide any information that the Department or a committee of the General Assembly requests; and
(2)    otherwise cooperate with the Department to carry out the requirements of this subtitle.
(b)    Information requested under subsection (a)(1) of this section may be provided in a format that protects the confidentiality of individuals as necessary.
(c)    The Department shall follow procedures to maintain the confidentiality of any information, documents, or proceedings obtained or observed in the course of carrying out the requirements of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 8 - Organization of Executive Branch › Subtitle 4 - Maryland Program Evaluation Act › Section 8-408 - Request for Extension of Termination Date by Unit

(a)    Each unit subject to termination or responsible for the governmental activity subject to termination shall ensure that legislation is requested to extend the termination date of the unit or governmental activity.
(b)    Legislation requested in accordance with subsection (a) of this section may not propose a reestablishment period that exceeds 10 years.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 8 - Organization of Executive Branch › Subtitle 4 - Maryland Program Evaluation Act › Section 8-410 - Effect of Termination

(a)    The termination of a governmental activity or unit or repeal of its statute in accordance with this subtitle is not a reason for dismissal of any claim or right of:
(1)    the unit that is terminated or is responsible for the governmental activity that is terminated; or
(2)    any person against that unit.
(b)    The State shall assume these claims and rights.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 8 - Organization of Executive Branch › Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 8-501 - Boards and Commissions; Failure to Attend Meetings

(a)    A member of a State board or commission appointed by the Governor who fails to attend at least 50% of the meetings of the board or commission during any consecutive 12-month period shall be considered to have resigned.
(b)    Not later than January 15 of the year following the end of the 12-month period the chairman of the board or commission shall forward to the Governor:
(1)    the name of the individual considered to have resigned; and
(2)    a statement describing the individual’s history of attendance during the period.
(c)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, after receiving the chairman’s statement the Governor shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term of the individual.
(d)    If the individual has been unable to attend meetings for reasons satisfactory to the Governor, the Governor may waive the resignation if the reasons are made public.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 8 - Organization of Executive Branch › Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions › Section 8-502 - Suspension or Removal for Commission of Crimes

(a)    (1)    A member of a State board or commission shall be suspended without pay from participation in the activities of the board or commission if the member is convicted of or enters a plea of nolo contendere to any crime that:
(i)    is a felony; or
(ii)    is a misdemeanor related to the member’s public duties and responsibilities and involves moral turpitude for which the penalty may be incarceration in any penal institution.
(2)    The suspension shall continue during any period of appeal of the conviction.
(3)    If the conviction becomes final, the member shall be removed from the office and the office shall be deemed vacant.
(b)    If the conviction of the member is reversed or otherwise vacated:
(1)    the member shall be reinstated to the office for the remainder, if any, of the term of office during which the member was so suspended or removed; and
(2)    all pay and benefits shall be restored from the date of the suspension or removal.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-101 - Definitions

(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)    “Agency” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
(c)    “Commission” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.
(d)    “Director” means the Director of the Agency.
(e)    “Governmental unit” means:
(1)    an instrumentality of the State;
(2)    a county or municipal corporation of the State; or
(3)    an instrumentality of a county or municipal corporation of the State.
(f)    “License” means a license issued by the Director to act as a licensed agent.
(g)    “Licensed agent” means a person or governmental unit licensed by the Director to act as a State lottery sales agent.
(h)    (1)    “State lottery” means the lottery established and operated under this subtitle.
(2)    “State lottery” includes a raffle conducted by the Agency.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-107 - Director

(a)    With the advice and consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint the Director of the Agency, who is the executive officer of the Agency and secretary of the Commission.
(b)    The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
(c)    The Director must have the training and experience needed to direct the work of the Agency.
(d)    The Director shall devote full time to the duties of office and may not engage in another profession or occupation.
(e)    In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Director shall have immediate supervision and direction over the Agency.
(f)    The Director is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-108 - Quorum; Meetings; Minutes; Compensation; Staff

(a)    (1)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum.
(2)    The Commission may not act unless at least 4 members concur.
(b)    The Commission shall determine the times and places of its meetings.
(c)    (1)    The secretary of the Commission promptly shall send the Governor a certified copy of the minutes of each meeting of the Commission.
(2)    The minutes shall include a copy of each regulation of the Agency that is adopted.
(d)    (1)    Each member of the Commission is entitled to:
(i)    the salary provided in the budget of the Commission; and
(ii)    reimbursement for reasonable expenses:
1.    incurred in the performance of the Commission member’s duties; and
2.    as provided in the budget of the Commission.
(2)    Each member of the Commission shall be paid biweekly.
(3)    Each member is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the budget of the Commission.
(e)    (1)    With the advice of the Commission, the Director may employ deputy directors and other staff in accordance with the State budget.
(2)    Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection or otherwise by law, the staff of the Commission is in the State Personnel Management System.
(3)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a deputy director is in the executive service of the State Personnel Management System.
(ii)    A deputy director may be removed only for cause after being given notice and an opportunity for a hearing.
(4)    (i)    With the approval of the Commission and in accordance with the State budget, the Director may set the compensation of an Agency employee in a position that:
1.    is unique to the Agency;
2.    requires specific skills or experience to perform the duties of the position; and
3.    does not require the employee to perform functions that are comparable to functions performed in other units of the Executive Branch of State government.
(ii)    The Secretary of Budget and Management, in consultation with the Director, shall determine the positions for which the Director may set compensation under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.
(5)    (i)    The Governor shall include in the State budget sufficient money for the Commission to hire, develop, and organize a staff to perform the functions of the Commission.
(ii)    As deemed necessary by the Commission, the Commission shall hire experts including economists, gaming specialists, and lawyers.
(iii)    1.    The Commission shall contract with an outside consultant to provide continual analysis of the gaming industry both within and outside the State and support the licensing activities of the Commission and the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission.
2.    The cost of the consultant required under this subparagraph may be divided proportionally among the video lottery operation licensees as determined by the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-109 - General Powers and Duties of Commission

(a)    In addition to the specific powers granted and duties imposed by this subtitle, the Commission has the powers and duties set forth in this section.
(b)    (1)    The Commission shall conduct studies of the State lottery and gaming program to:
(i)    identify any defect in this subtitle, Subtitle 1A of this title, or the regulations of the Agency that may allow abuses in the operation and administration of the State lottery and gaming program or any evasion of this subtitle, Subtitle 1A of this title, or the regulations;
(ii)    guard against the use of this subtitle, Subtitle 1A of this title, and the regulations of the Agency as a means of conducting organized crime;
(iii)    ensure that the regulations of the Agency are proper and that this subtitle, Subtitle 1A of this title, and the regulations are administered to serve the purpose of this subtitle; and
(iv)    analyze the gaming industry within and outside the State to determine whether Maryland’s gaming program is competitive and maximizing revenues for the State.
(2)    The Commission shall conduct studies of:
(i)    the operation and administration of similar laws in other states or countries;
(ii)    federal laws that may affect the operation of the State lottery or gaming activities;
(iii)    literature on lotteries and gaming activities, including problem gambling programs; and
(iv)    the reaction of citizens of the State to existing and potential features of the State lottery and gaming program.
(c)    (1)    The Commission shall submit to the Governor and, subject to § 2–1257 of this article, to the General Assembly the reports required under this subsection.
(2)    The Commission shall submit monthly a report that states the total State lottery and gaming revenues and the total prize disbursements and other expenses for the preceding month.
(3)    The Commission shall submit annually a report that states the total State lottery and gaming revenues and the total prize disbursements and other expenses for the preceding year.
(4)    The Commission shall submit a report whenever a matter requires an immediate change in a State law to:
(i)    prevent an abuse or evasion of this subtitle, Subtitle 1A of this title, or a regulation of the Agency; or
(ii)    rectify an undesirable condition in the operation or administration of the State lottery and gaming program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-110 - Regulations of Agency

(a)    With the approval of the Commission, the Director may adopt regulations of the Agency.
(b)    The regulations of the Agency shall provide for:
(1)    all matters that are necessary or desirable for the efficient and economical operation and administration of the State lottery; and
(2)    the convenience of buyers of State lottery tickets and shares and of the holders of a winning ticket or share.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-111 - Operation of State Lottery; Multijurisdictional Lottery or Raffle

(a)    The Director shall:
(1)    supervise and administer the State lottery in accordance with the regulations of the Agency and this subtitle;
(2)    confer, at least once a month, with the Commission on the operation and administration of the State lottery;
(3)    make available to the Commission any record or other information of the Agency that the Commission requests;
(4)    advise the Commission about any change needed to improve the operation or administration of the State lottery;
(5)    with the approval of the Commission and subject to Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article, contract for:
(i)    the operation of all or any part of the State lottery; and
(ii)    the use of space, for advertising or promotional purposes, on tickets or publications distributed by the Agency, if, in the Director’s discretion, the action is fiscally prudent and in the best interest of the State lottery;
(6)    submit monthly to the Comptroller and to the Commission a certified statement of the total State lottery revenues and the total prize disbursements and other expenses for the preceding month; and
(7)    with the approval of the Commission, contract for the promotion of the State lottery and enter into private sector cooperative marketing project agreements as provided for in § 11–203(a)(1)(xiii) of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
(b)    With the approval of the Commission and the Legislative Policy Committee, the Director may enter into agreements to operate multijurisdictional lotteries or raffles with:
(1)    any other political entity outside the State or outside the United States that operates a lottery or raffle; or
(2)    a private licensee of a state or a foreign nation.
(c)    The Commission may advise the Director on the operation and administration of the State lottery.
(d)    In accordance with the regulations of the Agency and this subtitle, the Director may:
(1)    arrange for a person to perform any activity, function, or service in connection with the operation of the State lottery which shall constitute a lawful activity, function, or service of the person; and
(2)    authorize the Agency to sell lottery tickets for a temporary period at any promotional or special event being held in the State if:
(i)    in the Director’s determination, no licensed agent is available to conduct the sale; and
(ii)    the person holding the promotional or special event has authorized the Agency to sell lottery tickets at the event.
(e)    The Agency may not allow the establishment of any system or program that allows a person to purchase a State lottery ticket through an electronic device that connects to the Internet, such as a personal computer or mobile device.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-112.1 - Retailer Licenses -- Background Investigations

(a)    In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
(b)    The Agency shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check for each new applicant for a license under § 9–113 of this subtitle.
(c)    The Director may require any applicant seeking a change of ownership or renewal of a license to submit fingerprints to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check.
(d)    The Central Repository shall provide to the Agency:
(1)    the State and national criminal history records of each individual requiring a criminal history records check under subsection (b) of this section and issue a printed statement of the Federal Bureau of Investigation report;
(2)    an update of the initial criminal history records check for an individual requiring a criminal history records check and issue a revised printed statement of the Federal Bureau of Investigation report listing any criminal charge occurring after the date of the initial criminal history records check; and
(3)    an acknowledged receipt of the application for a criminal history records check by an individual requiring a criminal history records check.
(e)    As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the Agency shall submit to the Central Repository:
(1)    a complete set of the applicant’s legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
(2)    the fee authorized in § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records; and
(3)    the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.
(f)    (1)    In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–234 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the applicant and the Agency a printed statement of the applicant’s criminal history record information.
(2)    Nothing in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall preclude the Director from notifying a licensed agent or an applicant of the approval or disqualification based on information obtained by the Agency under this section.
(g)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:
(1)    shall be confidential;
(2)    may not be redisseminated; and
(3)    may be used only in connection with the issuance of a license required under this subtitle.
(h)    The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-114 - Surety Bond; Irrevocable Letter of Credit, etc., of Licensed Agent

(a)    The Director may require any lottery agent granted a license to post either an appropriate surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or cash security deposit in the amount that the regulations of the Agency set.
(b)    (1)    In lieu of a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or cash security deposit, the Agency, at the discretion of the Director, may provide a blanket bond covering all or selected agents in accordance with the availability of bonds and the financial status of an individual or a corporation.
(2)    A bond provided by the Agency shall be:
(i)    provided at the agent’s expense; and
(ii)    based upon a financial evaluation of the agent conducted by the Director.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-117 - Compensation of Licensed Agents; Rental Payments

(a)    (1)    A licensed agent shall receive regular commissions of 6% of the licensed agent’s gross receipts from ticket sales.
(2)    A licensed agent may further receive a cashing fee not to exceed 3% of valid prizes paid for services rendered in cashing winning tickets.
(b)    (1)    The Commission may authorize the payment of special bonuses to licensed agents and their employees.
(2)    The total of the bonuses may not exceed one–half of 1% of the gross receipts from ticket sales for the year for which the bonuses are awarded.
(3)    Lottery sales agents may not offer patrons inducements of alcoholic beverages to purchase or redeem lottery tickets.
(c)    Unless otherwise expressly provided by a lease for premises on which lottery tickets are sold, whenever lottery tickets are sold by a licensed agent on premises subject to rent that is wholly or partially based on a percentage of gross sales or receipts, the tenant responsible for payment of the rent may calculate that portion of the rent arising from the sale of lottery tickets solely on the basis of:
(1)    the commission received by the licensed agent on the sale of those tickets; and
(2)    in the case of instant lottery tickets, the difference between the price paid by the licensed agent in purchasing the tickets from the Agency and the price for which they were sold by the agent.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-118 - State Lottery Fund

(a)    There is a State Lottery Fund.
(b)    Except as otherwise specifically provided by law:
(1)    the Agency shall account to the Comptroller for all of the revenue under this subtitle; and
(2)    the Comptroller shall credit the revenues to the State Lottery Fund.
(c)    A system of voucher deposits may be used for:
(1)    payout of prizes;
(2)    payout of commissions; and
(3)    reimbursement for money paid out for prizes or commissions.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1 - State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency › Section 9-123 - Ineligibility to Buy State Lottery Tickets and Shares

A State lottery ticket or share may not be bought by and a prize may not be given to:
(1)    an officer or employee of the Agency; or
(2)    an individual who is a spouse, child, parent, or sibling of an officer or employee of the Agency and resides in the principal residence of the officer or employee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-02 - Operation of Video Lottery Terminals

(a)    This subtitle is statewide and exclusive in its effect.
(b)    (1)    The Commission shall regulate the operation of video lottery terminals in accordance with this subtitle.
(2)    The Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency shall provide assistance to the Commission in the performance of the Commission’s duties under this subtitle.
(3)    The Commission shall regulate the operation of table games in accordance with this subtitle.
(c)    (1)    This subtitle authorizes the operation of video lottery terminals that are connected to a central monitor and control system owned or leased by the State that allows the Commission to monitor a video lottery terminal.
(2)    The Commission shall provide and operate a single central monitor and control system into which all licensed video lottery terminals must be connected.
(3)    The central monitor and control system shall be capable of:
(i)    continuously monitoring, retrieving, and auditing the operations, financial data, and program information of all video lottery terminals;
(ii)    allowing the Commission to account for all money inserted in and payouts made from any video lottery terminal;
(iii)    disabling from operation or play any video lottery terminal as the Commission deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;
(iv)    supporting and monitoring a progressive jackpot system capable of operating one or more progressive jackpots; and
(v)    providing any other function that the Commission considers necessary.
(4)    The central monitor and control system shall employ a widely accepted gaming industry communications protocol to facilitate the ability of video lottery terminal manufacturers to communicate with the statewide system.
(5)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the Commission may not allow a video lottery operation licensee to have access to, or obtain information from, the central monitor and control system.
(ii)    Only if the access does not in any way affect the integrity or security of the central monitor and control system, may the Commission allow a video lottery operation licensee to have access to the central monitor and control system that allows the licensee to obtain information pertinent to the legitimate operation of a video lottery facility.
(d)    Only a person with a video lottery operation license issued under this subtitle may offer a video lottery terminal and table games for public use in the State under this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-03 - Scope of Subtitle

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any additional forms or expansion of commercial gaming other than as expressly provided in this subtitle and Subtitle 1E of this title are prohibited.
(b)    This subtitle, including the authority provided to the Commission under this subtitle, does not apply to:
(1)    lotteries conducted under Subtitle 1 of this title;
(2)    wagering on horse racing conducted under Title 11 of the Business Regulation Article;
(3)    the operation of slot machines as provided under Titles 12 and 13 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(4)    other gaming conducted under Titles 12 and 13 of the Criminal Law Article.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-05 - Licensing

(a)    The Video Lottery Facility Location Commission established under § 9–1A–36 of this subtitle may not:
(1)    award more than six video lottery operation licenses;
(2)    award more than 16,500 video lottery terminals for operation at video lottery facilities in the State;
(3)    subject to the requirements of § 9–1A–36(h) and (i) of this subtitle, award more than 4,750 terminals for operation at any video lottery facility; and
(4)    for a location in Allegany County:
(i)    award a video lottery operation license to an applicant that does not agree to purchase the Rocky Gap Lodge and Resort; and
(ii)    notwithstanding § 9–1A–36(i)(2) of this subtitle, award more than 1,500 video lottery terminals for operation at a video lottery facility in Allegany County.
(b)    An owner or operator of a video lottery destination location described under § 9–1A–01 of this subtitle may submit an application for a video lottery operation license.
(c)    A video lottery operation license issued under this subtitle is not valid at a geographic location other than the geographic location authorized in the license awarded by the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission and issued by the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.
(d)    (1)    In this subsection, “owner” includes any type of owner or beneficiary of a business entity, including an officer, director, principal employee, partner, investor, stockholder, or beneficial owner of the business entity and, notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, including a person having any ownership interest regardless of the percentage of ownership interest.
(2)    An individual or business entity may not own an interest in more than one video lottery facility.
(3)    A member of the Senate of Maryland or the House of Delegates may not be an owner or an employee of any business entity that holds a video lottery operation license.
(4)    Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection:
(i)    an individual or business entity may enter into a management agreement to operate a facility located in Allegany County that it does not own, subject to the approval of the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission and the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission; and
(ii)    a holder of a video lottery operation license may apply to the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission for an additional license provided that the application required under § 9–1A–36 of this subtitle includes a plan for divesting from the video lottery operation license held on the date of the application.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-06 - Licensees

(a)    The following persons shall be licensed under this subtitle:
(1)    a video lottery operator;
(2)    a manufacturer;
(3)    a person not licensed under item (1) or (2) of this subsection who manages, operates, supplies, provides security for, or provides service, maintenance, or repairs for video lottery terminals or table games; and
(4)    a video lottery employee.
(b)    The Commission may by regulation require a person that contracts with a licensee and the person’s employees to obtain a license under this subtitle if the Commission determines that the licensing requirements are necessary in order to protect the public interest and accomplish the policies established by this subtitle.
(c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, unless an individual holds a valid license issued under this subtitle, the individual may not be employed by a licensee as a video lottery employee.
(2)    The Commission by regulation may exempt categories of video lottery employees who are not directly involved in the video lottery operations from the requirement under paragraph (1) of this subsection if the Commission determines that the requirement is not necessary in order to protect the public interest or accomplish the policies established under this subtitle.
(d)    For a period of 1 year after the individual’s service on the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission or the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission ends, a licensee may not employ, or enter into a financial relationship with, an individual who has been a member of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission or the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-09 - Eligibility for Funding Racing Licensees

(a)    In this section, “racing licensee” means the holder of a license issued by the State Racing Commission to hold a race meeting in the State under Title 11 of the Business Regulation Article.
(b)    As a condition of eligibility for funding under § 9–1A–29 of this subtitle, a racing licensee shall:
(1)    (i)    for Rosecroft Raceway, conduct a minimum of 60 annual live racing days unless otherwise agreed to by the racing licensee and the organization that represents the majority of licensed standardbred owners and trainers in the State or unless the racing licensee is prevented by weather, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the racing licensee’s control; and
(ii)    for Ocean Downs Racetrack, conduct a minimum of 40 annual live racing days unless otherwise agreed to by the racing licensee and the organization that represents the majority of licensed standardbred owners and trainers in the State or unless the racing licensee is prevented by weather, acts of God, or other circumstances beyond the racing licensee’s control;
(2)    develop and submit to the State Racing Commission a multiyear plan to improve the quality and marketing of horse racing at racetrack locations owned or operated by the racing licensee in Maryland, which shall include:
(i)    goals, indicators, and timelines for specific actions that will be taken by the racing licensee to improve the quality and marketing of the horse racing industry in Maryland; and
(ii)    a master plan for capital improvements that reflects, at a minimum:
1.    commitments that have been made to the State Racing Commission;
2.    updates to any prior master plan specifically identifying capital improvements and expenditures made on or after January 1, 2018; and
3.    an ongoing investment in capital maintenance and improvements in the horse racing facilities;
(3)    for each year that funding is requested, spend at least the following minimum amounts for capital maintenance and improvements, which may include amounts provided as a matching fund as required under § 9–1A–29(e)(2) of this subtitle:
(i)    for Rosecroft Raceway, $300,000; and
(ii)    for Ocean Downs Racetrack, $300,000.
(c)    As part of the capital maintenance and improvement items in the plan submitted under subsection (b)(2) of this section, a racing licensee shall include any improvements necessary to ensure that the condition of any part of the racetrack facility where individuals reside is satisfactory for human habitation and meets minimum housing and sanitation standards in the county where the facility is located.
(d)    The plans required under subsection (b) of this section shall also be provided to the Department of General Services and to the Legislative Policy Committee of the General Assembly.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-12 - Requirements for Contractors Not Licensees

If a video lottery operation licensee contracts with another person other than an employee of the video lottery operation licensee to provide any of the services related to operating a video lottery facility, each person and each other person who owns or controls the person or management and supervisory personnel and other principal employees of the person shall qualify under the standards and provisions set forth in §§ 9–1A–07 and 9–1A–08 of this subtitle for video lottery operation licensees.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-13 - Term

(a)    The initial term of a video lottery operation license is 15 years from the date on which the video lottery facility is issued the license by the Commission.
(b)    During the initial term of a video lottery operation license, the licensee shall provide the Commission with an annual update of the information required under this subtitle for the issuance of a license by the date set by the Commission in regulations and on the form required by the Commission.
(c)    Two years before the expiration of the term of a video lottery operation license, the licensee shall file with the Commission a notice of intent to reapply for the license under this subtitle.
(d)    Within 1 year of the end of the initial 15–year license term, a video lottery operation licensee may reapply for a license that has a license term of 10 years and a license fee to be established by statute.
(e)    If a licensee has its license revoked or otherwise surrenders the license, the video lottery operation license reverts to the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-15 - Manufacturer License Requirements

(a)    (1)    Unless a manufacturer holds a valid manufacturer’s license issued by the Commission before conducting business with a licensee or the State, the manufacturer may not offer any video lottery terminal, central monitor and control system, associated equipment or software, or goods or services that directly relate to the operation of video lottery terminals under this subtitle.
(2)    Unless a manufacturer holds a valid manufacturer’s license issued by the Commission before conducting business with a licensee, the manufacturer may not offer any table games or table game equipment under this subtitle.
(b)    Each manufacturer, and each person that owns or controls the manufacturer or management and supervisory personnel and other principal employees of the manufacturer, shall qualify under the standards and provisions set forth in §§ 9–1A–07 and 9–1A–08 of this subtitle for video lottery operation licensees.
(c)    Except as provided in § 9–1A–16(a) of this subtitle, the Commission may not grant an exemption or waiver of any licensing requirement to an applicant for or holder of a manufacturer’s license.
(d)    (1)    A manufacturer of the video lottery terminals, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software shall manufacture or distribute the video lottery terminals, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software that meet specifications and procedures established by the Commission.
(2)    A manufacturer of table games and table game equipment shall manufacture or distribute the table games and table game equipment that meet specifications and procedures established by the Commission.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-16 - Exemption or Waiver of Requirements for Holders of Out-of-State Licenses Other Than Video Lottery Operation License

(a)    For all licenses required under this subtitle other than a video lottery operation license, if an applicant or licensee holds a valid license in another state and the Commission determines that the licensing standards of the other state are comprehensive, thorough, and provide similar adequate safeguards to those provided in this subtitle, the Commission may:
(1)    waive some or all of the requirements of this subtitle; and
(2)    issue a license to a person having a similar license in another state.
(b)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, on the request of an applicant, the Commission may grant an exemption or waiver of a licensing requirement or grounds for denial of a license if the Commission determines that the requirement or grounds for denial of a license as applied to the applicant are not necessary in order to protect the public interest or accomplish the policies established by this subtitle.
(2)    On granting to an applicant an exemption or waiver of a licensing requirement or grounds for denial of a license, or at any time after a waiver or exemption has been granted, the Commission may:
(i)    limit or place restrictions on the exemption or waiver as the Commission considers necessary in the public interest; and
(ii)    require the person that is granted the exemption or waiver to cooperate with the Commission and to provide the Commission with any additional information required by the Commission as a condition of the waiver or exemption.
(c)    The Commission may not waive any of the requirements of this subtitle related to a video lottery operation license.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-17 - Renewal of License

Subject to the power of the Commission to deny, revoke, or suspend a license, a license in force may be renewed by the Commission for the next succeeding license period on:
(1)    proper application for renewal; and
(2)    payment of all required application, license, and other fees and taxes.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-18 - License Is Revocable Privilege; Property Right Not Created

(a)    Because the public has a vital interest in video lottery and table game operations and has established a limited exception to the policy of the State concerning gambling for private gain, participation in video lottery and table game operations by a licensee under this subtitle shall be deemed a revocable privilege conditioned on the proper and continued qualification of the licensee and on the discharge of the affirmative responsibility of each licensee to provide to the regulatory and investigatory authorities under this subtitle or any other provision of law, any assistance and information necessary to assure that the policies declared by this subtitle are achieved.
(b)    Consistent with the policy described in subsection (a) of this section, it is the intent of this section to:
(1)    preclude:
(i)    the creation of any property right in any license required under this subtitle;
(ii)    the accrual of any monetary value to the privilege of participation in video lottery operations; and
(iii)    the transfer of any license issued under this subtitle; and
(2)    require that participation in video lottery operations be conditioned solely on the continuing individual qualifications of the person who seeks the privilege.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-19 - Transferability of License or Interests

(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a license issued under this subtitle may not be:
(1)    transferred or assigned to another person; or
(2)    pledged as collateral.
(b)    (1)    A licensee may not sell or otherwise transfer more than 5% of the legal or beneficial interests of the licensee unless:
(i)    the licensee notifies the Commission of the proposed sale or transfer;
(ii)    the Commission determines that the proposed buyer or transferee meets the requirements of this subtitle; and
(iii)    the transfer is consistent with the policies and intent of § 9–1A–18 of this subtitle.
(2)    Unless the Commission needs a longer time to determine whether the proposed buyer or transferee meets the requirements of this subtitle, if the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection are not satisfied, a license issued under this subtitle is automatically revoked 90 days after the sale or transfer.
2023 Maryland Statutes › State Government › Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies › Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals › Section 9-1A-20 - Background Investigations

(a)    In this section, “approved vendor” means a person that:
(1)    specializes in conducting background investigations;
(2)    has experience in the gaming industry; and
(3)    obtains the approval of the Commission to conduct background investigations under this section.
(b)    The Commission or an approved vendor shall conduct a background investigation in a timely manner of:
(1)    an applicant for a video lottery operation license;
(2)    a video lottery operator; and
(3)    any other applicant the Commission considers necessary.
(c)    (1)    An applicant shall provide the Commission or an approved vendor with all information the Commission requires in order to conduct a background investigation.
(2)    Failure to provide timely or accurate information is grounds for the Commission to deny an application.
(d)    (1)    The Commission or an approved vendor shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and a national criminal history records check for the applicant, if required by the Commission.
(2)    As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the Commission or an approved vendor shall submit to the Central Repository:
(i)    two complete sets of the applicant’s legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
(ii)    the fee authorized under § 10–221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records;
(iii)    the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check; and
(iv)    the mandatory processing fee required by Interpol for an international criminal history records check.
(3)    In accordance with §§ 10–201 through 10–234 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the applicant and the Commission a printed statement of the applicant’s criminal history record information.
(4)    Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:
(i)    shall be confidential;
(ii)    may not be redisseminated; and
(iii)    may be used only in connection with the issuance of a license required under this subtitle.
(5)    The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10–223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(e)    After completion of a background investigation conducted under this section, an approved vendor shall promptly forward the results of the investigation to the Commission.
(f)    The Commission shall adopt regulations specifying the factors used to determine whether an applicant for a license must submit to an international criminal history records check.