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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 36.07.02.12" title_num="36" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="02" heading="Manufacturer Licenses.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Unless a manufacturer holds a valid manufacturer’s license issued by the Commission or Agency staff, the manufacturer may not offer any instant bingo machine, associated equipment or software, or goods or services that directly relate to the operation of instant bingo machines.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The following persons must meet the Commission's manufacturer license requirements:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A manufacturer; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Each person that owns, controls, or is a representative of a manufacturer.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A manufacturer of instant bingo machines shall meet the requirements of and be licensed as a manufacturer under this regulation or COMAR 36.03.02.13.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Qualification Requirements. Agency staff may issue a manufacturer license to a person that has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Paid the application and license fee under §E of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If required, obtained a bond required under Regulation .10A of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Furnished the Commission with the information and documentation required under this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Provided the Commission with sufficient information to establish that the facility has otherwise qualified for a facility license.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Application and License Fees.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The application fee for a person is $10,000 for a manufacturer of an instant bingo machine.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The license fee for a person is $5,000 for a manufacturer of an instant bingo machine.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The manufacturer license authorizes the licensee to manufacture or distribute an instant bingo device to a licensed facility.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Agency staff may issue a manufacturer license subject to conditions.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Term; Renewal; License Renewal Fee.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The term of a manufacturer license is 5 years.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Agency staff may renew the license if, before the term of the license expires, the licensee applies for renewal and</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Continues to comply with all licensing requirements;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Submits to a background investigation under Regulation .03 of this chapter; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Pays a license renewal fee in the amount of the license fee that is required under §E(2) of this regulation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>A manufacturer shall pay the Commission an annual license fee of $150 for each of its instant bingo machines in operation at a facility.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>A manufacturer who operates, maintains, supports, manufactures, or distributes an unlawful gaming device of any sort is subject to revocation of the instant bingo manufacturer license and any other sanction available under Regulation .17 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>