Md. Code Regs. 36.07.04.11

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024
Section 36.07.04.11 - Security Operating Procedures
A. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission for review and written approval its security operating procedures.
B. A facility operator's security operating procedures shall, at a minimum, include:
(1) A security zone plan for the facility designed to ensure:
(a) The physical safety of employees and invitees to the facility;
(b) The safeguarding of assets;
(c) Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including Commission approved internal controls and operating procedures;
(d) That intoxicated individuals are identified, prohibited from entering the facility and, if necessary, immediately removed from the facility; and
(e) That an individual under the age of 18 years is identified, prohibited from playing instant bingo and, if necessary immediately removed from the facility; and
(2) Procedures and controls addressing:
(a) Facility access controls including:
(i) An access badge or key system;
(ii) If utilized, specifications pertaining to a computerized access control system; and
(iii) Administrative responsibility over a manual or computerized access control system;
(b) A temporary access credential;
(c) Key controls;
(d) Emergency alarm and fire command responsibilities;
(e) Evacuation of the facility in the event of fire or other emergency;
(f) The identification and immediate removal of an intoxicated individual, and, if applicable, an individual under the age of 18 years; and
(g) The notice requirements of §(B)(4) of this regulation;
(3) A security incident log:
(a) Maintained in:
(i) A book with bound numbered pages that cannot be readily removed; or
(ii) An electronic format equipped with software that prevents modification of an entry after it has been initially entered into the system; and
(b) Documenting:
(i) The assignment number of the incident;
(ii) The date and time of the incident;
(iii) The name of the person covering the incident;
(iv) The nature of the incident; and
(v) The resolution of the incident; and
(4) A requirement that a facility operator notify the Commission upon detection of:
(a) An individual engaged in, attempting to engage in, or suspected of cheating, theft, embezzlement, or other illegal activities; and
(b) An individual who is:
(i) Under the age of 18 years and has played instant bingo; or
(ii) Intoxicated.

Md. Code Regs. 36.07.04.11

Regulations .11 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