(a)Upon petition of the holder of a master wagering, online gaming operator, online gaming service provider or sports wagering retailer licensee, the commissioner may authorize an applicant for a key employee license under section 12-859, or a live game employee license under subsection (b) of section 12-859a, to provisionally perform the work permitted under the license applied for, if:
(1)The applicant has filed a completed key employee or live game employee license application, as applicable, in the form and manner required by the department, and (2) The master wagering, online gaming operator, online gaming service provider or sports wagering retailer licensee attests that the provisional authorization is necessary to continue the efficient operation of Internet games or retail sport
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(a) Upon petition of the holder of a master wagering, online gaming operator, online gaming service provider or sports wagering retailer licensee, the commissioner may authorize an applicant for a key employee license under section 12-859, or a live game employee license under subsection (b) of section 12-859a, to provisionally perform the work permitted under the license applied for, if: (1) The applicant has filed a completed key employee or live game employee license application, as applicable, in the form and manner required by the department, and (2) The master wagering, online gaming operator, online gaming service provider or sports wagering retailer licensee attests that the provisional authorization is necessary to continue the efficient operation of Internet games or retail sports wagering, and is based on circumstances that are extraordinary and not designed to circumvent the otherwise applicable licensing procedures. (b) The department may issue a provisional authorization to an applicant for a key employee or live game employee license in advance of issuance or denial of such key employee or live game employee license, as applicable, for a period not to exceed six months. Provisional authorization shall permit such applicant to perform the functions and require the applicant to comply with the requirements of the license applied for as set forth in the provisions of this chapter and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. Provisional authorization shall not constitute approval for a key employee or live game employee license. During the period of time that any provisional authorization is in effect, the applicant granted such authorization shall be subject to and comply with all applicable statutes and regulations. Any provisional authorization issued by the department shall expire immediately upon the earlier of: (1) The date of issuance of written notice from the commissioner that the key employee or live game employee license, as applicable, has been approved or denied, or (2) six months after the date the provisional authorization was issued. (c) An individual whose key employee or live game employee license application is denied after a period of provisional authorization shall not reapply for such a license for a period of one year from the date of the denial. (d) An individual whose provisional authorization expires pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of this section may apply for an additional provisional authorization. The commissioner may issue such additional provisional authorization upon a determination that the conditions of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of this section exist.