Md. Code Regs. 36.07.02.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 36.07.02.13 - Principal Employee Licenses

A. Unless an individual holds a valid principal employee license issued by the Commission, the individual may not be employed by a licensee as a principal employee.

B. Qualification Requirements. The Commission may issue a principal employee license to an individual who is employed by a licensee, and who has:

(1) Paid the application and license fee under §C of this regulation;

(2) If required, obtained a bond required under Regulation .10 of this chapter;

(3) Furnished the Commission with the personal and background information required under Regulation .02 this chapter; and

(4) Provided the Commission with sufficient information to establish that the individual is qualified for a principal employee license.

C. Application and License Fees.

(1) The application fee for a principal employee is:

(a) $1,250 for a facility that will operate more than ten instant bingo machines; or

(b) $150 for a facility that will operate ten or fewer instant bingo machines.

(2) The license fee for a principal employee is:

(a) $375 for a facility that will operate more than ten instant bingo machines; or

(b) $150 for a facility that will operate ten or fewer instant bingo machines.

D. The principal employee license authorizes the licensee to function as a principal employee for any licensee in the State.

E. A principal employee may not play an instant bingo machine or other electronic gaming device at a facility:

(1) Where the individual is employed; or

(2) That is operated by the individual's employer.

F. A licensee has a continuing duty to inform the Commission of an act or omission that the licensee knows or should know constitutes a violation under Maryland Criminal Law Article, § 12-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland or the Commission's regulations.

G. Term; Renewal; License Renewal Fee.

(1) The term of a principal employee license is 5 years.

(2) The Commission may renew the license if, before the term of the license expires, the licensee:

(a) Applies for renewal;

(b) Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;

(c) Maintains employment as a principal employee;

(d) Submits to a background investigation under Regulation .04 of this chapter; and

(e) Pays a license renewal fee of:

(i) $375 for a facility that will operate more than ten instant bingo machines; or

(ii) $150 for a facility that will operate ten or fewer instant bingo machines.

H. Sponsored License.

(1) The Commission may issue to a principal employee license applicant a sponsored license to permit the individual to legally work as a principal employee before the Commission's licensing process is complete.

(2) A licensed facility operator or manufacturer may submit an application for a sponsored license on behalf of an individual who is seeking a principal employee license.

(3) An application for a sponsored license shall be in a format designated by the Commission and shall include:

(a) A completed application for a principal employee license;

(b) Payment of the fees required under §C of this regulation; and

(c) Documentation to verify that the sponsor has:

(i) Offered the individual at least conditional employment;

(ii) Obtained bond as required under Regulation .10 of this chapter; and

(iii) Performed, at a minimum, a Social Security database check, criminal check, employment verification, and a national database search.

(4) The Commission may grant a sponsored license after:

(a) Receiving all items required under §H(3) of this regulation; and

(b) Performing on the individual a:

(i) Criminal background investigation under Regulation .04; and

(ii) Credit check.

(5) A sponsored license:

(a) Is valid for one nonrenewable 1-year term;

(b) Is not transferable to employment with a different facility operator or manufacturer; and

(c) Automatically converts to a principal employee license when the Commission notifies the sponsor that the individual meets the license qualification requirements under §B of this regulation.

Md. Code Regs. 36.07.02.13

Regulations .13 adopted as an emergency provision effective 40:20 Md. R. 1650, eff.8/26/2013 ; adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 40:24 Md. R. 2019, eff.8/26/2013