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2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 12 - Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board › Section 1210 - Number of slot machines

§ 1210. Number of slot machines.
(a) Initial complement.--
Except as provided for Category 3 slot machine licensees under section 1305 (relating to Category 3 slot machine license) or a Category 4 slot machine licensee under section 1305.1 (relating to Category 4 slot machine license), the following apply:
(1) All slot machine licensees shall be permitted to operate up to 3,000 slot machines at any one licensed facility.
(2) Each slot machine licensee shall be required to operate and make available to play a minimum of 1,500 slot machines at its licensed facility within one year of the issuance by the board of a slot machine license to the slot machine licensee. The board, upon application and for good cause shown, may grant an extension for an additional period ending on the later of 36 months from the end of the initial one-year period or December 31, 2012.
(3) A Category 1 or Category 2 slot machine licensee that is also a Category 4 slot machine licensee may, upon notification and receipt of approval from the board, install and operate slot machines from the initial complement authorized under paragraph (1) subject to the limitation under section 1305.1(d)(1) at the licensee's Category 4 licensed facility.
(b) Additional slot machines.--
Except as provided for Category 3 slot machine licensees under section 1305, six months following the date of commencement of slot machine operations, the board may permit a slot machine licensee to install and operate up to 2,000 additional slot machines at its licensed facility, beyond those machines permitted under subsection (a), upon application by the slot machine licensee. The board, in considering such an application, shall take into account the appropriateness of the physical space where the additional slot machines will be located and the convenience of the public attending the facility. The board may also take into account the potential benefit to economic development, employment and tourism, enhanced revenues to the Commonwealth and other economic indicators it deems applicable in making its decision. Subject to the limitation under section 1305.1(d), slot machines approved under this subsection may be installed and operated at a Category 4 licensed facility.
(c) Limitation.--
(Deleted by amendment).
(Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.; Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.; Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, eff. imd.)
Cross References.
Section 1210 is referred to in sections 1305, 1305.1 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 12 - Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board › Section 1213 - License or permit prohibition

§ 1213. License or permit prohibition.
The following apply:
(1) The board shall be prohibited from granting a principal license or a key employee license to an individual who has been convicted of a felony offense in any jurisdiction.
(2) In addition to the prohibition under paragraph (1), the board shall be prohibited from granting the following:
(i) A principal license or key employee license to an individual who has been convicted in any jurisdiction of a misdemeanor gambling offense, unless 15 years have elapsed from the date of conviction for the offense.
(ii) A gaming employee permit or a license other than a principal license or key employee license to an individual who has been convicted in any jurisdiction of a felony offense or of a misdemeanor gambling offense, unless 15 years have elapsed from the date of conviction for the offense.
(3) Following the expiration of any prohibition period applicable to an applicant under paragraph (2), in determining whether to issue a license or permit, the board shall consider the following factors:
(i) The nature and duties of the applicant's position with the licensed entity.
(ii) The nature and seriousness of the offense or conduct.
(iii) The circumstances under which the offense or conduct occurred.
(iv) The age of the applicant when the offense or conduct was committed.
(v) Whether the offense or conduct was an isolated or a repeated incident.
(vi) Any evidence of rehabilitation, including good conduct in the community, counseling or psychiatric treatment received and the recommendation of persons who have substantial contact with the applicant.
(4) For purposes of this section, a felony offense is any of the following:
(i) An offense punishable under the laws of this Commonwealth by imprisonment for more than five years.
(ii) An offense which, under the laws of another jurisdiction, is:
(A) classified as a felony; or
(B) punishable by imprisonment for more than five years.
(iii) An offense under the laws of another jurisdiction which, if committed in this Commonwealth, would be subject to imprisonment for more than five years.
(Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.; Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)
2010 Amendment.
See section 20(1) of Act 1 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to applicability.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 12 - Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board › Section 1214 - Specific authority to suspend slot machine license

§ 1214. Specific authority to suspend slot machine license.
(a) Conditions.--
Any slot machine licensee that is required as a condition of licensure to make payments to a municipality, municipal authority or other entity for an economic development project, including any project enumerated in the act of July 25, 2007 (P.L.342, No.53), known as Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund Capital Budget Itemization Act of 2007, shall, within 30 days of the effective date of this section or within 30 days following licensure, whichever is later, enter into a written agreement with the municipality, municipal authority or other entity. The written agreement shall establish and govern the terms of the required payments, including the amounts of each payment, the date on which each payment shall be made and the duration of the payments.
(b) Failure to meet conditions.--
If a slot machine licensee fails to enter into a written agreement as required by subsection (a), the board may take any action it deems necessary. An action taken by the board shall remain in effect until the slot machine licensee satisfies the board that it has entered into the written agreement required by subsection (a).
(c) Failure to comply with written agreement.--
If a slot machine licensee is in default with respect to a payment obligation contained in a written agreement required by subsection (a), the board may take any action it deems necessary. An action taken by the board shall remain in effect until the slot machine licensee satisfies the board that it is in compliance with the terms of the written agreement.
(d) Other remedies applicable.--
Nothing in this section shall prohibit the board from taking any additional action, including suspension or revocation of the slot machine licensee's license, appointing a trustee under section 1332 (relating to appointment of trustee), or imposing any other sanction permitted by this part against a slot machine licensee who violates the provisions of this section.
(Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)
2010 Amendment.
Act 1 added section 1214.
Cross References.
Section 1214 is referred to in section 13A13 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 13 was added July 5, 2004, P.L.572, No.71, effective immediately.
Cross References.
Chapter 13 is referred to in sections 323, 13C24, 13F15 of this title.
Enactment.
Chapter 13A was added January 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, effective immediately.
Cross References.
Chapter 13A is referred to in sections 323, 1103, 1202, 1211, 1309, 13C24, 13F15,
            1401 of this title.
Enactment.
Chapter 13B was added October 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, effective immediately.
Enactment.
Chapter 13C was added October 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, effective in 60 days.
Enactment.
Chapter 13D (Reserved) was added October 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, effective immediately.
Enactment.
Chapter 13E (Reserved) was added October 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, effective immediately.
Enactment.
Chapter 13F was added October 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, effective immediately.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1301 - Authorized slot machine licenses

§ 1301. Authorized slot machine licenses.
Except as provided under section 1305.1 (relating to Category 4 slot machine license), there shall be three distinct classifications of slot machine licenses, designated by category, each permitting a licensed racing entity or person to apply for a qualifying license category and, upon issuance by the board in its discretion, to place and operate slot machines at a licensed facility. Except for conditional Category 1 license applications pursuant to section 1315 (relating to conditional Category 1 licenses), it is mandatory that the board shall consider, approve, condition or deny the approval of all initial applications for each and every category of slot machine licenses collectively and together, in a comprehensive Statewide manner, within 12 months following the time set by the board at which all applications are to be filed and deemed complete by the board. The board shall approve, condition or deny the issuance of a slot machine license of any category within the time period provided for herein. Following approval of an application for a slot machine license, the applicant shall provide formal notification to the board as soon as:
(1) it fulfills all required conditions for issuance of the license; and
(2) the board's decision approving the application is a final, binding, nonappealable determination which is not subject to a pending legal challenge.
Upon receipt of such formal notification and upon conducting any necessary verification, the board shall issue a slot machine license to the applicant.
(Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, eff. imd.)
Cross References.
Section 1301 is referred to in sections 1306, 1315 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1302 - Category 1 slot machine license

§ 1302. Category 1 slot machine license.
(a) Eligibility.--
A person may be eligible to apply for a Category 1 license to place and operate slot machines at a licensed racetrack facility if the person:
(1) has been issued a license from either the State Horse Racing Commission or the State Harness Racing Commission to conduct thoroughbred or harness race meetings respectively with pari-mutuel wagering and has conducted live horse races for not less than two years immediately preceding the effective date of this part;
(2) has been approved or issued a license from either the State Horse Racing Commission or the State Harness Racing Commission to conduct thoroughbred or harness race meetings respectively with pari-mutuel wagering within 18 months immediately preceding the effective date of this part and will successfully conduct live racing pursuant to the requirements of section 1303 (relating to additional Category 1 slot machine license requirements);
(3) has been approved by the State Harness Racing Commission, after the effective date of this part, to conduct harness race meetings with pari-mutuel wagering and will conduct live racing pursuant to the requirements of section 1303; or
(4) is a successor in interest to persons eligible under paragraph (1), (2) or (3) who comply with the requirements of section 1328 (relating to change in ownership or control of slot machine licensee).
Nothing in this part shall be construed to permit the approval or issuance of more than one slot machine license at a licensed racetrack facility.
(b) Location.--
A Category 1 license may only be issued to an eligible person authorizing slot machine operations at the particular licensed racetrack facility identified in the application. No Category 1 licensed facility shall be located within 20 linear miles of another Category 1 licensed facility.
(Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, eff. imd.)
2017 Amendment.
Act 42 amended subsec. (a)(4).
Cross References.
Section 1302 is referred to in sections 1303, 1315 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1306 - Order of initial license issuance

§ 1306. Order of initial license issuance.
In order to facilitate the timely and orderly deployment of licensed gaming operations in this Commonwealth, the board shall adopt a schedule by which applicants for slot machine, manufacturer and supplier licenses shall be filed, considered and resolved in accordance with the provisions of this part. In so doing, the board shall consider, approve, condition or deny the approval of all filed applications for manufacturer and supplier licenses as soon as administratively possible and at least three months prior to the board's approval, conditioning or denial of the approval of any Category 1 license application pursuant to section 1315 (relating to conditional Category 1 licenses) or any other category of slot machine license pursuant to section 1301 (relating to authorized slot machine licenses). The board shall ensure that an adequate number of suppliers have been licensed pursuant to section 1301 to meet market demand. The board shall approve, approve with condition or deny all initial applications for conditional Category 1 licenses under section 1315 (relating to conditional Category 1 licenses) prior to considering applications for Category 1, Category 2 or Category 3 slot machine licenses.
(Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.)
Cross References.
Section 1306 is referred to in sections 1317, 1317.1 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1307 - Number of slot machine licenses

§ 1307. Number of slot machine licenses.
(a) Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3 licenses.--
The board may license no more than seven Category 1 licensed facilities and no more than five Category 2 licensed facilities, as it may deem appropriate, as long as two, and not more, Category 2 licensed facilities are located by the board within the city of the first class and that one, and not more, Category 2 licensed facility is located by the board within the city of the second class. The board may at its discretion increase the total number of Category 2 licensed facilities permitted to be licensed by the board by an amount not to exceed the total number of Category 1 licenses not applied for within five years following the effective date of this part. Except as permitted by section 1328 (relating to change in ownership or control of slot machine licensee), any Category 1 license may be reissued by the board at its discretion as a Category 2 license if an application for issuance of such license has not been made to the board. The board may license no more than two Category 3 licensed facilities.
(b) Category 4 licenses.--
The board may license no more than 10 Category 4 licensed facilities. The board shall conduct auctions in accordance with section 1305.2 (relating to conduct of auctions).
(Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.; Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, eff. imd.)
Cross References.
Section 1307 is referred to in section 1209 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1308 - Applications for license or permit

§ 1308. Applications for license or permit.
(a) Applications.--
An application for a license or permit to be issued by the board shall be submitted on a form and in a manner as shall be required by the board. In reviewing applications, the board shall confirm that all the applicable license or permit fees have been paid in accordance with this part.
(a.1) Submission of information.--
An applicant for a license or permit under this part shall disclose in the application all arrests of the applicant and all citations issued to the applicant for nontraffic summary offenses. The information shall include:
(1) A brief description of the circumstances surrounding the arrest or issuance of the citation.
(2) The specific offense charged.
(3) The ultimate disposition of the charge, including the details of any dismissal, plea bargain, conviction, sentence, pardon, expungement or order of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.
No applicant shall be required to provide documentation relating to any summary offense. Failure of the bureau to recover records of a summary offense shall not be grounds for denying an application.
(b) Completeness of applications.--
The board shall not consider an incomplete application and shall notify the applicant in writing if an application is incomplete. An application shall be considered incomplete if it does not include all applicable fees and all information and accompanying documentation required by the board, including, but not limited to, a current tax lien certificate issued by the department at the time of filing the application. Any unpaid taxes identified on the tax lien certificate shall be paid before the application is considered complete. A notification of incompleteness shall state the deficiencies in the application that must be corrected prior to consideration of the merits of the application.
(c) Adverse litigation.--
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the board and the commissions shall not consider any application for a license if the applicant or any person affiliated with or directly related to the applicant is a party in any ongoing civil proceeding in which the party is seeking to overturn or otherwise challenge a decision or order of the board or commissions pertaining to the approval, denial or conditioning of a license to conduct thoroughbred or harness horse race meetings respectively with pari-mutuel wagering or to operate slot machines. This subsection shall not be interpreted to affect the rights of applicants to seek judicial enforcement of mandatory obligations of the board as may be required by this part.
(Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)
2010 Amendment.
Act 1 added subsec. (a.1).
Cross References.
Section 1308 is referred to in sections 1206, 1310, 1604 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1311.1 - Licensing of principals

§ 1311.1. Licensing of principals.
(a) License required.--
All principals shall obtain a principal license from the board.
(b) Application.--
A principal license application shall be in a form prescribed by the board and shall include the following:
(1) Verification of status as a principal from a slot machine licensee, manufacturer licensee or supplier licensee.
(2) A description of responsibilities as a principal.
(3) All releases necessary to obtain information from governmental agencies, employers and other organizations.
(4) Fingerprints, which shall be submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police.
(5) A photograph that meets the standards of the Commonwealth Photo Imaging Network.
(6) Details relating to a similar license, permit or other authorization obtained in another jurisdiction.
(7) Any additional information required by the board.
(c) Issuance.--
Following review of the application and the background investigation, the board may issue a principal license if the applicant has proven by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant is a person of good character, honesty and integrity and is eligible and suitable to be licensed as a principal.
(d) Nontransferability.--
A license issued under this section shall be nontransferable.
(e) Principals.--
An individual who receives a principal license need not obtain a key employee license.
(Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.)
2006 Amendment.
Act 135 added section 1311.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1311.2 - Licensing of key employees

§ 1311.2. Licensing of key employees.
(a) License required.--
All key employees shall obtain a key employee license from the board.
(b) Application.--
A key employee license application shall be in a form prescribed by the board and shall include the following:
(1) Verification of status as a key employee from a slot machine licensee, manufacturer licensee or supplier licensee.
(2) A description of employment responsibilities.
(3) All releases necessary to obtain information from governmental agencies, employers and other organizations.
(4) Fingerprints, which shall be submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police.
(5) A photograph that meets the standards of the Commonwealth Photo Imaging Network.
(6) Details relating to a similar license, permit or other authorization obtained in another jurisdiction.
(7) Any additional information required by the board.
(c) Issuance.--
Following review of the application and the background investigation, the board may issue a key employee license if the applicant has proven by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant is a person of good character, honesty and integrity and is eligible and suitable to be licensed as a key employee.
(d) Nontransferability.--
A license issued under this section shall be nontransferable.
(Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.)
2006 Amendment.
Act 135 added section 1311.2.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1312 - Divestiture of disqualifying applicant

§ 1312. Divestiture of disqualifying applicant.
In the event that any slot machine license application is not approved by the board based on a finding that an individual who is a principal or has an interest in the person applying for the license does not meet the character requirements of section 1310 (relating to slot machine license application character requirements) or any of the eligibility requirements under this part, or a person who purchases a controlling interest in a licensed gaming entity in violation of section 1328 (relating to change in ownership or control of slot machine licensee), the board may afford the individual the opportunity to completely divest his interest in the person, its affiliate, intermediary, subsidiary or holding company seeking the license and, after such divestiture, reconsider the person's or applicant's suitability for licensure in an expedited proceeding and may, after such proceeding, issue the person or applicant a slot machine license. The board shall approve the terms and conditions of any divestiture under this section. Under no circumstances shall any divestiture be approved by the board if the compensation for the divested interest exceeds the cost of the interest.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1314 - Alternative Category 1 licensing standards

§ 1314. Alternative Category 1 licensing standards.
(a) Determination.--
The board may determine whether the licensing standards of another jurisdiction within the United States or Canada in which an applicant, its affiliate, intermediary, subsidiary or holding company for a Category 1 slot machine license is similarly licensed are comprehensive and thorough and provide similar adequate safeguards as those required by this part. If the board makes that determination, it may issue a slot machine license to an applicant who holds a slot machine license in such other jurisdiction after conducting an evaluation of the information relating to the applicant from such other jurisdictions, as updated by the board, and evaluating other information related to the applicant received from that jurisdiction and other jurisdictions where the applicant may be licensed, the board may incorporate such information in whole or in part into its evaluation of the applicant.
(b) Abbreviated process.--
In the event an applicant for a slot machine license is licensed in another jurisdiction, the board may determine to use an alternate process requiring only that information determined by the board to be necessary to consider the issuance of a license, including financial viability of the licensee, to such an applicant. Nothing in this section shall be construed to waive any fees associated with obtaining a license through the normal application process.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1315 - Conditional Category 1 licenses

§ 1315. Conditional Category 1 licenses.
(a) Issuance.--
Notwithstanding any provisions of this part to the contrary, upon a finding that it is in the public interest, the board may issue a conditional slot machine license to a person who qualifies as a Category 1 license applicant upon payment of the fee pursuant to section 1209 (relating to slot machine license fee). This license may be issued after the completion of a background investigation of the applicant and each key employee and prior to full compliance by the applicant with section 1325 (relating to license or permit issuance).
(b) Suitability; financial capability.--
An applicant shall provide the board with satisfactory evidence of suitability and financial capability of the applicant to be a slot machine licensee prior to the board granting the conditional license.
(c) Complete application.--
No later than upon issuance of a conditional license, the applicant shall submit a complete application for a Category 1 license pursuant to section 1302 (relating to Category 1 slot machine license) as set forth by this part.
(d) Expiration.--
If the holder of a conditional license does not receive board approval for the issuance of a Category 1 slot machine license under the standards set forth in this part within 18 months from the time set by the board pursuant to section 1301 (relating to authorized slot machine licenses) at which all applications are to be filed and deemed complete, the conditional license shall expire. Failure to meet the requirements of this part for licensure shall cause immediate forfeiture of the conditional slot machine license and revocation of authorization to operate slot machines at the licensed facility.
(e) Return of fee.--
In the event of the expiration of a conditional license or the denial of an application for a slot machine license pursuant to section 1302, the applicant shall be entitled to a return of 85% of the conditional slot machine license fee it submitted with its application.
Cross References.
Section 1315 is referred to in sections 1301, 1306 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1316 - Bond for issuance of slot machine license

§ 1316. Bond for issuance of slot machine license.
Before any category of slot machine license is issued, the licensee shall post a bond in an amount not less than the sum of $1,000,000, as set by the board, payable to the Commonwealth. The bond shall be used to guarantee that the slot machine licensee faithfully makes the payments, keeps books and records, makes reports and conducts operations in conformity with this part and rules, regulations and orders promulgated by the board. The bond shall not be canceled by a surety on less than 30 days' notice in writing to the board. If a bond is canceled and the slot machine licensee fails to file a new bond with the board in the required amount on or before the effective date of cancellation, the licensee's license shall be revoked or suspended. The total and aggregate liability of the surety on the bond is limited to the amount specified in the bond.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1318 - Occupation permit application

§ 1318. Occupation permit application.
(a) Application.--
Any person who desires to be a gaming employee and has a bona fide offer of employment from a licensed gaming entity shall apply to the board for an occupation permit. A person may not be employed as a gaming employee unless and until that person holds an appropriate occupation permit issued under this section. The board may promulgate regulations to reclassify a category of nongaming employees or gaming employees upon a finding that the reclassification is in the public interest and consistent with the objectives of this part.
(b) Requirements.--
The application for an occupation permit shall include, at a minimum:
(1) The name and home address of the person.
(2) The previous employment history of the person.
(3) The criminal history record of the person, as well as the person's consent for the Pennsylvania State Police to conduct a background investigation.
(4) A photograph of the person.
(5) Evidence of the offer of employment and the nature and scope of the proposed duties of the person, if known.
(6) The details of any occupation permit or similar license granted or denied to the applicant in other jurisdictions and consent for the board to obtain copies of applications submitted or permits or licenses issued in connection therewith.
(7) Any other information determined by the board to be appropriate.
(c) Prohibition.--
No slot machine licensee may employ or permit any person under 18 years of age to render any service whatsoever in any area of its licensed facility where slot machines or table games are physically located.
(Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.; Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)
2010 Amendment.
Act 1 amended subsec. (c).
2006 Amendment.
Act 135 amended subsec. (b)(4).
Cross References.
Section 1318 is referred to in section 1604 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1319 - Alternative manufacturer licensing standards

§ 1319. Alternative manufacturer licensing standards.
(a) General rule.--
The board may determine whether the licensing standards of another jurisdiction within the United States in which an applicant for a manufacturer license is similarly licensed are comprehensive and thorough and provide similar adequate safeguards as those required by this part. If the board makes that determination, it may issue a manufacturer license to an applicant who holds a similar manufacturer license in such other jurisdiction after conducting an evaluation of the information relating to the applicant from such other jurisdictions, as updated by the board, and evaluating other information related to the applicant received from that jurisdiction and other jurisdictions where the applicant may be licensed, the board may incorporate such information in whole or in part into its evaluation of the applicant.
(b) Abbreviated process.--
In the event an applicant for a manufacturer license is licensed in another jurisdiction, the board may determine to use an abbreviated process requiring only that information determined by the board to be necessary to consider the issuance of a license, including financial viability of the applicant. Nothing in this section shall be construed to waive any fees associated with obtaining a license through the normal application process.
(Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1319.1 - Alternative supplier licensing standards

§ 1319.1. Alternative supplier licensing standards.
(a) General rule.--
The board may determine whether the licensing standards of another jurisdiction within the United States in which an applicant for a supplier's license is similarly licensed are comprehensive and thorough and provide similar adequate safeguards as required by this part. If the board makes that determination, it may issue a supplier license to an applicant who holds a similar supplier license in another jurisdiction after conducting an evaluation of the information relating to the applicant from the other jurisdictions, as updated by the board, and evaluating other information related to the applicant received from that jurisdiction and other jurisdictions where the applicant may be licensed; the board may incorporate the information in whole or in part into its evaluation of the applicant.
(b) Abbreviated process.--
In the event an applicant for a supplier license is licensed in another jurisdiction, the board may determine to use an abbreviated process requiring only that information determined by the board to be necessary to consider the issuance of a license, including financial viability of the applicant. Nothing in this section shall be construed to waive any fees associated with obtaining a license through the normal application process.
(Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)
2010 Amendment.
Act 1 added section 1319.1.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1321 - Additional licenses and permits and approval of agreements

§ 1321. Additional licenses and permits and approval of agreements.
(a) Requirements.--
In addition to the requirements for a license or permit specifically set forth in this part, the board may require a license, permit or other authorization, and set a fee for the same, for any key employee or gaming employee or any person who satisfies any of the following criteria:
(1) The person transacts business within this Commonwealth with a slot machine licensee as a ticket purveyor, tour operator, operator of a bus trip program or operator of any other type of travel program or promotional business related to slot machines or table games. The board may also review, deny, order modification or approve, at its discretion, proposed tours, bus routes and travel programs.
(2) The person is presently not required to be licensed or permitted under this part and provides any goods, property or services, including, but not limited to, management services for compensation to a slot machine licensee at the licensed facility.
(b) Agreement.--
Any agreement to conduct business within this Commonwealth between a person and a slot machine licensee relating to slot machines, table games, table game devices or associated equipment is subject to the approval of the board in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the board. Every agreement shall be in writing and shall include a provision for its termination without liability on the part of the slot machine licensee upon a finding by the board that the agreement is not approved or that it is terminated. Failure to expressly include this condition in the agreement is not a defense in any action brought under this section relating to the termination of the agreement.
(Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1324 - Protocol information

§ 1324. Protocol information.
The department shall provide, upon request and in advance of the operation of a central control computer, to a licensed slot machine supplier or manufacturer the comprehensive protocol specifications necessary to enable the respective slot machine suppliers or manufacturers of slot machine terminals to communicate with the department's central control computer for the purpose of transmitting auditing program information and for activating and disabling of slot machine terminals. Manufacturers and suppliers shall be afforded a reasonable period of time to comment upon the protocol in advance of the operation of the central control computer. Once adopted, the department shall provide suppliers and manufacturers a reasonable period of time to review and comment on any changes and on documentation data for all proposed changes to the original protocol specifications of the central control computer. Manufacturers and suppliers shall be afforded a reasonable period of time to comment upon and employ all proposed changes to the protocol in advance of its implementation and operation with the central control computer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the department may expedite changes in the protocol as may be needed to ensure the integrity and stability of the entire system.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1326 - Renewals

§ 1326. Renewals.
(a) Renewal.--
All permits, licenses, registrations or certificates issued under this part unless otherwise provided shall be subject to renewal every five years. Nothing in this subsection shall relieve a licensee, permittee or holder of a certificate or registration of the affirmative duty to notify the board of any changes relating to the status of its license, permit, certificate or registration or to any other information contained in the application materials on file with the board. The application for renewal shall be submitted at least 180 days prior to the expiration of the permit, license, registration or certificate and shall include an update of the information contained in the initial and any prior renewal applications and the payment of any renewal fee required by this part. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this part, the amount of any renewal fee shall be calculated by the board to reflect the longer renewal period. A permit, license, registration or certificate for which a completed renewal application and fee, if required, has been received by the board will continue in effect unless and until the board sends written notification to the holder of the permit, license, registration or certificate that the board has denied the renewal of such permit, license, registration or certificate.
(b) Revocation or failure to renew.--
In addition to any other sanctions the board may impose under this part, the board may at its discretion suspend, revoke or deny renewal of any permit, license, registration or certificate issued under this part if it receives any information from any source that the applicant or any of its officers, directors, owners or key employees is in violation of any provision of this part, that the applicant has furnished the board with false or misleading information or that the information contained in the applicant's initial application or any renewal application is no longer true and correct. In the event of a revocation or failure to renew, the applicant's authorization to conduct the previously approved activity shall immediately cease, and all fees paid in connection therewith shall be deemed to be forfeited. In the event of a suspension, the applicant's authorization to conduct the previously approved activity shall immediately cease until the board has notified the applicant that the suspension is no longer in effect.
(Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.; Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, eff. imd.)
Cross References.
Section 1326 is referred to in sections 13B13, 13B14, 13B15, 13C14, 13C61, 1518 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1326.1 - Slot machine license operation fee

§ 1326.1. Slot machine license operation fee.
(a) Imposition.--
Beginning January 1, 2017, the board shall impose an annual slot machine license operation fee on each Category 1 and Category 2 licensed gaming entity in an amount equal to 20% of the slot machine license fee paid at the time of issuance under section 1209(a) (relating to slot machine license fee).
(b) Payment of fee.--
The department shall develop a payment schedule for the slot machine license operation fee imposed under subsection (a).
(c) Credit for payment.--
The department shall credit against the slot machine license operation fee imposed under subsection (a) any amount paid by a:
(1) Except as provided in subparagraph (2), Category 1 or 2 licensed gaming entity:
(i) under section 1403(c)(3) (relating to the establishment of State Gaming Fund and net slot machine revenue distribution) between January 1, 2017, and May 27, 2017; and
(ii) to a municipality under an agreement between the Category 1 or 2 licensed gaming entity and the municipality in lieu of a payment under section 1403(c)(3), as certified to the department by the municipality receiving the funds.
(2) Category 2 licensed gaming entity located in a city of the first class:
(i) under section 1403(c)(2) between January 1, 2017, and May 27, 2017; and
(ii) to a city of the first class under an agreement between the Category 2 licensed gaming entity and the city in lieu of a payment under section 1403(c)(2), as certified to the department by the city.
(d) Failure to pay.--
The board may at its discretion suspend, revoke or deny a permit or license issued under this part if a Category 1 or Category 2 licensed gaming entity fails to pay the slot machine license operation fee imposed under subsection (a).
(e) Deposit of slot machine license operation fee.--
The total amount of all slot machine license operation fees imposed and collected by the board under this section shall be deposited in the fund and shall be appropriated to the department on a continuing basis for the purposes under section 1403(c)(3) and (4).
(Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, eff. imd.)
2017 Amendment.
Act 42 added section 1326.1. Section 34(1) of Act 42 provided that the addition of section 1326.1 shall be retroactive to January 1, 2017.
Cross References.
Section 1326.1 is referred to in section 1403 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1327 - Nontransferability of licenses

§ 1327. Nontransferability of licenses.
A license or permit issued by the board is a grant of the privilege to conduct a business in this Commonwealth. Except as permitted by section 1328 (relating to change in ownership or control of slot machine licensee), a license or permit granted or renewed pursuant to this part shall not be sold, transferred or assigned to any other person; nor shall a licensee or permittee pledge or otherwise grant a security interest in or lien on the license or permit. Nothing contained in this part is intended or shall be construed to create in any person an entitlement to a license. The board has the sole discretion to issue, renew, condition or deny the issuance of a slot machine license based upon the purposes and requirements of this part.
(Nov. 1, 2006, P.L.1243, No.135, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1329 - Portability and relocation of slot machine license

§ 1329. Portability and relocation of slot machine license.
(a) General rule.--
Except as otherwise provided in this section, each slot machine license shall only be valid for the specific physical location within the municipality and county for which it was originally granted.
(b) Petition.--
An applicant for a slot machine license or a slot machine licensee may petition the board to relocate its facility. In determining whether to grant a petition to relocate, the board shall:
(1) Evaluate the proposed new location and the reason for the relocation.
(2) Conduct an analysis comparing estimated gross terminal revenues and estimated gross table game revenues at the proposed new location with estimated or actual gross terminal revenues and estimated or actual gross table game revenues at the approved current location.
(3) Conduct an analysis comparing the economic impact of the licensed facility at the proposed new location with the estimated or actual economic impact at the approved current location. The comparative analysis shall include the total cost of the project and projected direct and indirect employment figures.
(4) Commission a comprehensive traffic study for the proposed new location.
(5) Evaluate community support or opposition.
(6) Consider any other information submitted by the petitioner or requested by the board.
(c) Relocation.--
A slot machine licensee may move or relocate the licensed facility with board approval upon good cause shown if the relocation of the licensed facility:
(1) remains within the same county as when it was originally licensed;
(2) will facilitate the timely commencement or the continued conduct of gaming operations;
(3) complies with all other provisions of this part related to the siting and location of a licensed facility; and
(4) is in the best interests of the Commonwealth.
(d) Public input hearing.--
The board shall hold at least one public input hearing in the municipality where the licensed facility will be located prior to ruling on the petition.
(e) Restriction.--
No grant or loan from the Commonwealth may be awarded for the purpose of relocating or developing the relocated licensed facility to comply with any conditions of approval of the relocation.
(Jan. 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, eff. imd.)
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1330 - Multiple slot machine license prohibition (Repealed)

§ 1330. Multiple slot machine license prohibition (Repealed).
2017 Repeal.
Section 1330 was repealed Oct. 30, 2017, P.L.419, No.42, effective immediately.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13 - Licensees › Section 1331 - Duty of licensees, key employees and gaming employees

§ 1331. Duty of licensees, key employees and gaming employees.
Any licensee, key employee or gaming employee shall have the duty to:
(1) provide any assistance or information required by the board or the Pennsylvania State Police and to cooperate in any inquiry, investigation or hearing;
(2) consent to inspections, searches and seizures;
(3) inform the board of any actions which they believe would constitute a violation of this part; and
(4) inform the board of any arrests for any violations of offenses enumerated under 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and offenses).
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13A - Table Games › Extra - Chapter Notes

Enactment.
Chapter 13A was added January 7, 2010, P.L.1, No.1, effective immediately.
Cross References.
Chapter 13A is referred to in sections 323, 1103, 1202, 1211, 1309, 13C24, 13F15,
            1401 of this title.
2023 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes › Title 4 - AMUSEMENTS › Chapter 13A - Table Games › Section 13A03 - Temporary table game regulations

§ 13A03. Temporary table game regulations.
(a) Promulgation.--
In order to facilitate the prompt implementation of this chapter, regulations promulgated by the board shall be deemed temporary regulations which shall expire not later than two years following the publication of the temporary regulation. The board may promulgate temporary regulations not subject to:
(1) Sections 201, 202, 203, 204 and 205 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), referred to as the Commonwealth Documents Law.
(2) The act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act.
(3) Sections 204(b) and 301(10) of the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as the Commonwealth Attorneys Act.
(b) Expiration.--
Except for temporary regulations governing the rules of new table games approved by the board, the board's authority to adopt temporary regulations under subsection (a) shall expire two years after the effective date of this section. Regulations adopted after this period shall be promulgated as provided by law.
(c) Temporary regulations.--
The board shall begin publishing temporary regulations governing table game rules, licensing of manufacturers and suppliers and surveillance standards in the Pennsylvania Bulletin no later than February 1, 2010.
2020 Partial Repeal.
Section 18 of Act 114 provided that the provisions of section 13A03 are repealed insofar as they are inconsistent with the addition of section 1724.1-E(f) of the act of April 9, 1929, P.L.343, No.176, known as The Fiscal Code.
Cross References.
Section 13A03 is referred to in section 1501 of this title.