(a)Additional eligibility requirements.--In order to be eligible for a slot machine license under this part, the principals and key employees of the applicant shall obtain a license to meet the character requirements of section 1310 (relating to slot machine license application character requirements) or other eligibility requirements established by the board.
(b)Classification system.--The board shall develop a classification system for other agents, employees or persons who directly or indirectly hold or are deemed to be holding debt or equity securities or other financial interest in the applicant and for other persons which the board considers appropriate for review under section 1310.
(c)Related entities.--
(1)Except as provided in paragraph (2), no person shall be eligible to
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(a) Additional eligibility requirements.--In order to be eligible for a slot machine license under this part, the principals and key employees of the applicant shall obtain a license to meet the character requirements of section 1310 (relating to slot machine license application character requirements) or other eligibility requirements established by the board.
(b) Classification system.--The board shall develop a classification system for other agents, employees or persons who directly or indirectly hold or are deemed to be holding debt or equity securities or other financial interest in the applicant and for other persons which the board considers appropriate for review under section 1310.
(c) Related entities.--
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), no person shall be eligible to receive a slot machine license unless the principals and key employees of each intermediary, subsidiary or holding company of the person meet the requirements of subsection (a).
(2) The board may require that lenders and underwriters of intermediaries, subsidiaries or holding companies of a slot machine license applicant meet the requirements of subsection (a) if the board determines that the suitability of a lender or underwriter is at issue and is necessary to consider a pending application for a slot machine license.
(d) Revocable privilege.--The issuance or renewal of a license, permit or other authorization by the board under this section shall be a revocable privilege.
(e) Waiver for publicly traded corporations.--The board may waive the requirements of subsection (a) for a person directly or indirectly holding ownership of securities in a publicly traded corporation if the board determines that the holder of the securities is not significantly involved in the activities of the corporation and does not have the ability to control the corporation or elect one or more directors thereof.
(f) Waiver for subsidiaries.--If the applicant is a subsidiary, the board may waive the requirements of subsection (a) for a holding company or intermediary as follows:
(1) If the applicant is a publicly traded corporation, the board may issue a waiver under this subsection if it determines that the principal or key employee does not have the ability to control, have a controlling interest in or elect one or more directors of the holding company or intermediary and is not actively involved in the activities of the applicant.
(2) If the applicant is a noncorporate organization, the board may issue a waiver under this subsection for a person who directly or indirectly holds a beneficial or ownership interest in the applicant if it determines that the person does not have the ability to control the applicant.
(g) Ongoing duty.--A person applying for a license, permit or other authorization under this part shall have the continuing duty to provide information required by the board or the bureau and to cooperate in any inquiry or investigation.
(h) Criminal history record check.--The board shall conduct a criminal history record check on any person for whom a waiver is granted under this section.