Regulation .05 Gaming Floor Plan.
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A.
At least 60 days before video lottery terminal or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit a floor plan depicting its gaming floor and all restricted areas to the Commission for review and written approval.
B.
A facility operator may not commence operations until its gaming floor plan is approved in writing by the Commission.
C.
A gaming floor plan that a facility operator submits to the Commission shall:
(1)
Be drawn to 1/8 inch scale, unless another scale is approved by the Commission;
(2)
Be certified by an architect licensed to practice in Maryland;
(3)
Depict the gaming floor with a notation as to:
(a)
Total square feet;
(b)
Total square feet utilized for the placement of video lottery terminals and table games;
(c)
Total square feet reserved for future placement of video lottery terminals and table games;
(d)
Each video lottery terminal or table game location, identified by number and notation as to whether it is proposed for present use or reserved for future use;
(e)
Number of video lottery terminal and table game locations proposed for use on the gaming floor;
(f)
Number of video lottery terminal and table game locations reserved for future use;
(g)
Each seat on the gaming floor;
(h)
Perimeter of the gaming floor;
(i)
A clearly delineated route for an individual who is not allowed to play video lottery terminals or table games to bypass the gaming floor;
(j)
Each automated bill breaker, gaming ticket redemption, coupon redemption, and jackpot payout machine; and
(k)
Each security department zone, including a notation as to whether it is a fixed or roving post;
(4)
Depict all restricted areas within the facility with a notation as to:
(a)
Cashiers' cage, any satellite cashiers' cage, and ancillary offices, inclusive of each cashiers' cage window location and location number;
(b)
Computer space allocated to the central monitor and control system;
(c)
Count rooms and any trolley storage areas;
(d)
An area designated for the storage or repair of equipment or video lottery terminals or table game equipment;
(e)
Information technology department operations centers;
(f)
Progressive controller locations;
(g)
Surveillance monitoring room;
(h)
Vault and armored car bay locations; and
(i)
Any area designated as restricted by the facility operator in its Commission-approved internal controls;
(5)
Depict each surveillance camera with a notation as to camera type and location number; and
(6)
Depict each automated teller machine installed in accordance with COMAR 36.03.03.07.
D.
If a gaming floor includes an outdoor area, in addition to the requirements of §C of this regulation an operator shall submit to the Commission a gaming floor plan that includes:
(1)
The amenities that the operator intends to offer in the outdoor area;
(2)
An affidavit from the chief executive officer attesting that the outdoor area and its intended use meet all applicable local and State requirements; and
(3)
A plan for player and equipment safety during inclement weather.
E.
A facility operator may not implement any change to its approved gaming floor plan without the prior written approval of Agency staff.