Md. Code Regs. 36.10.15.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 36.10.15.03 - Facility Design Standards

The awardee of a Class A or Class B license shall, at its own expense, construct its facility in accordance with requirements established by the Commission, including:

A. For any sports wagering licensee that does not currently hold a video lottery facility operator's license, at least 100 square feet of office space or an amount approved by Agency staff that is available for use by the Agency staff and equipped with:

(1) Partitioned workspace, telephones, all-in-one printer, and office supplies sufficient to meet the Commission staff's operational needs;

(2) A secure high-speed wireless internet connection; and

(3) Computer terminals permitting read only access by authorized Commission staff to any sports wagering platform, promotional play system, point of sale system, or surveillance system used by the sports wagering licensee;

B. A surveillance system approved in writing by Agency staff that:

(1) Is configured to provide surveillance of all sports wagering related activities within the facility in accordance with standards established by the Commission or Agency staff;

(2) Is enabled with digital video recording capabilities in accordance with standards established by the Commission; and

(3) Provides Agency staff with timely and unfettered access to its surveillance system;

C. An alarm system connected to all emergency exits from the facility which:

(1) Produces a distinguishable warning sound that is discernible in the vicinity of an exit when the emergency door is opened; and

(2) Requires deactivation and reset by means of a key or alternative locking mechanism maintained and controlled by the security department;

D. Any signage required by Agency staff;

E. Communication systems capable of effecting timely communication between the facility and the Commission, law enforcement exercising proper jurisdiction over the facility, and emergency first responders; and

F. Any other equipment or design feature required by the Commission or Agency staff.

Md. Code Regs. 36.10.15.03

Regulation .03 amended effective 49:1 Md. R.16, eff. 1/13/2022; amended effective 50:26 Md. R. 1130, effective 12/12/2023, exp. 6/9/2024 (Emergency); amended effective 51:10 Md. R. 529, eff. 5/27/2024.