Maine § 8 §1016 Qualifications for license

Maine Statutes

§ 8 §1016 — Qualifications for license

Maine § 8 §1016

Title 8AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS

Ch. 31GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 8, § 8 §1016 (2026).

Text

1.Minimum qualifications. Notwithstanding Title 5, chapter 341, and in addition to any requirements imposed by rules adopted by the board, a person must satisfy the following qualifications to be a slot machine operator, a casino operator, a slot machine distributor, a table game distributor, a gambling services vendor, an advance deposit wagering licensee or an employee of these entities: 1-A. Further qualifications. In addition to the qualifications set forth in subsection 1, and notwithstanding Title 5, chapter 341, the board may refuse to grant a license if the person has had a gambling-related license application denied or an adverse action taken against a gambling-related license by authorities in this State or any other jurisdiction. For purposes of this subsection, "adverse action

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1.
Minimum qualifications.
Notwithstanding Title 5, chapter 341, and in addition to any requirements imposed by rules adopted by the board, a person must satisfy the following qualifications to be a slot machine operator, a casino operator, a slot machine distributor, a table game distributor, a gambling services vendor, an advance deposit wagering licensee or an employee of these entities:
1-A.
Further qualifications.
In addition to the qualifications set forth in subsection 1, and notwithstanding Title 5, chapter 341, the board may refuse to grant a license if the person has had a gambling-related license application denied or an adverse action taken against a gambling-related license by authorities in this State or any other jurisdiction. For purposes of this subsection, "adverse action" includes, but is not limited to, a condition resulting from an administrative, civil or criminal violation, a suspension or revocation of a license or a voluntary surrender of a license to avoid or resolve a civil, criminal or disciplinary action. In making a determination under this subsection, the board shall consider whether the person has established sufficient rehabilitation to warrant the public trust.
2.
Suitability.
In addition to the qualifications set forth in subsection 1 and subsection 1‑A, a person may not receive a license unless the board determines that the person is suitable and that the public interest is served by granting or renewing the person's license. In making a determination of suitability, the board shall consider whether the person:
3.
Applicant other than individual.
If the person required to meet the qualifications and suitability requirements specified in subsections 1, 1‑A and 2 is a business organization, the key executives, directors, officers, partners, shareholders, creditors, owners and associates of the person must meet the suitability requirements specified in subsection 2.
4.
Burden of proof.
The applicant bears the burden of demonstrating eligibility, suitability and qualification for licensure pursuant to this chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter.

Legislative History

PL 2003, c. 687, §A5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 687, §B11 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. B, §3 (AMD). IB 2009, c. 2, §33 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 585, §4 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 212, §§15-21 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §49 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 440, §7 (AMD).