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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 36.03.12.06" title_num="36" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="12" heading="Request for Authorization.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A facility shall obtain prior written Commission authorization before taking any of the following actions with respect to a video lottery terminal or table game equipment in its facility:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Placing a video lottery terminal or table game into operation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Relocating a video lottery terminal or table game within the facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Converting a game theme or table layout;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Converting a play denomination on a video lottery terminal;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Changing percentage payout;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Changing an erasable programmable read only memory chip;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Changing a jackpot lockup amount;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Changing a configuration;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Performing a substantial replacement of parts;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Implementing any variation, composite, or new feature of a table game; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Performing any other action that materially alters or interrupts the operation of a video lottery terminal or table game.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Before the Commission may authorize an action described in §A of this regulation, a facility shall submit to the Commission written notice of the request that includes:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Description of proposed action;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Location of action;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Start and end dates and times;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Estimated “go live” date for the video lottery terminal or table game;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Approval of the manufacturer of the affected video lottery terminal or table game equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Approval of the operator of the central monitor and control system for video lottery terminals; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Any other information requested by the Commission.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Notice of Changes. A facility shall promptly provide the Commission with written notice of any changes to the information already submitted under §A or B of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Commission Response to Request for Authorization.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Commission may impose additional requirements on the facility or the manufacturer before authorizing the action.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Commission may deny approval of the action.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A facility shall notify the Commission if the action is not completed as approved by the Commission.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>