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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 36.03.11.05" title_num="36" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="11" heading="Gaming Floor Plan.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A facility operator may not commence operations until its gaming floor plan is approved in writing by the Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A gaming floor plan that a facility operator submits to the Commission shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Be drawn to 1/8 inch scale, unless another scale is approved by the Commission;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be certified by an architect licensed to practice in Maryland;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Depict the gaming floor with a notation as to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Total square feet;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Total square feet utilized for the placement of video lottery terminals and table games;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Total square feet reserved for future placement of video lottery terminals and table games;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>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;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Number of video lottery terminal and table game locations proposed for use on the gaming floor;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Number of video lottery terminal and table game locations reserved for future use;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Each seat on the gaming floor;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Perimeter of the gaming floor;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>A clearly delineated route for an individual who is not allowed to play video lottery terminals or table games to bypass the gaming floor;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Each automated bill breaker, gaming ticket redemption, coupon redemption, and jackpot payout machine; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Each security department zone, including a notation as to whether it is a fixed or roving post;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Depict all restricted areas within the facility with a notation as to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Cashiers' cage, any satellite cashiers' cage, and ancillary offices, inclusive of each cashiers' cage window location and location number;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Computer space allocated to the central monitor and control system;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Count rooms and any trolley storage areas;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>An area designated for the storage or repair of equipment or video lottery terminals or table game equipment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Information technology department operations centers;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Progressive controller locations;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Surveillance monitoring room;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Vault and armored car bay locations; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Any area designated as restricted by the facility operator in its Commission-approved internal controls;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Depict each surveillance camera with a notation as to camera type and location number; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Depict each automated teller machine installed in accordance with COMAR 36.03.03.07.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The amenities that the operator intends to offer in the outdoor area;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An affidavit from the chief executive officer attesting that the outdoor area and its intended use meet all applicable local and State requirements; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A plan for player and equipment safety during inclement weather.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A facility operator may not implement any change to its approved gaming floor plan without the prior written approval of Agency staff.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>