Age for gaming participation; signage; responsibilities
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- Related Register notice
- SGC-19-16-00014-A · Adopted rule
- Related notice published
- Jul 20, 2016
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- Jul 20, 2016
(a)To effectuate compliance with Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law section 1332(1), each gaming facility licensee shall post appropriate security personnel at any location in the facility that allows access to the gaming floor.
(b)A gaming facility licensee shall post signs that include a statement that is similar to the following: “It is unlawful for any individual under 21 years of age to enter or remain in any area where gaming is conducted. It is unlawful for any individual under 21 years of age to wager, play or attempt to play a slot machine or table game. Individuals violating this prohibition will be removed and may be subject to arrest and criminal prosecution.” Such signs shall be posted prominently at each entrance and exit of the gaming floor.
(c)A gaming facility licensee shall identify and remove any person who is under 21 years of age and not otherwise authorized by law to be on the gaming floor and immediately notify onsite commission staff when a person under 21 years of age is discovered on the gaming floor, in areas off the gaming floor where gaming activity is conducted or engaging in gaming-related activities.
(d)A gaming facility licensee shall not allow or permit any person who is under 21 years of age to:
(1)participate as a player at any game in such gaming facility;
(2)receive any complimentary services or items as a result of, or in anticipation of, such individual’s gaming activity;
(3)be present on the gaming floor without the escort of a licensed gaming facility employee and for longer than necessary to reach a destination that is not on the gaming floor; or
(4)make any wager at any such gaming facility.
(e)The commission shall penalize a gaming facility licensee found to have violated paragraph (d)(3) of this section as follows:
(1)for a first violation, a fine of $1,000;
(2)for a second violation within one year of a violation, a fine of $5,000;
(3)for a third violation within one year of a violation, a fine of $10,000; and
(4)for a fourth violation or subsequent violation within one year of a violation, a fine of $25,000 and such further action as the commission may deem appropriate, which may include without limitation the suspension or revocation of the occupational license of any key employee found to be responsible for the violation.
(f)The commission shall penalize a gaming facility licensee found to have violated paragraph (d)(4) of this section as follows:
(1)for a first violation, a fine of $5,000;
(2)for a second violation within one year of a violation, a fine of $20,000;
(3)for a third violation within one year of a violation, a fine of $25,000; and
(4)for a fourth violation or subsequent violation within one year of a violation, a fine of $25,000 and such further action as the commission may deem appropriate, which may include without limitation the suspension or revocation of the occupational license of any key employee found to be responsible for the violation.
(g)A gaming facility licensee shall implement procedures that ensure that persons less than 21 years of age do not receive junket solicitations, targeted mailing, telemarketing promotions, player club membership materials or other promotional materials relating to gaming activities.