§ 13A21 — Authorized locations for operation

(a) Restriction.--A certificate holder shall only be permitted to operate table games at the licensed facility, a temporary facility authorized under subsection (a.1) or an area authorized under subsection (b).

(a.1) Temporary facilities.--The board may permit a certificate holder to conduct table games at a temporary facility which is physically connected to, attached to or adjacent to a licensed facility for a period not to exceed 24 months.

(b) Powers and duties of board.--Upon request made by a certificate holder, the board may determine the suitability of a hotel for the conduct of table games. The board may authorize the executive director to designate specific areas of a licensed facility, other than the gaming floor, or specific areas of a hotel, including conference rooms, ballrooms or other rooms, in which the certificate holder may conduct contests or tournaments. No certificate holder may be approved to conduct table games in a licensed facility or a hotel unless the areas to be designated are equipped with adequate security and surveillance equipment to ensure the integrity of the conduct of a table game contest or tournament. The certificate holder shall notify the board of the number of gaming tables that the certificate holder intends to operate during a contest or tournament, and the board shall designate an employee of the board to approve or deny the request. An authorization granted under this section may not:

(1) Impose any criteria or requirements regarding the contents or structure of a hotel which are unrelated to the conduct of table games.

(2) Authorize the placement or operation of slot machines in a hotel.