Regulation .02 Amusement Gaming License.
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A.
A family entertainment center in Worcester County may apply for an amusement gaming license with the Commission if the family entertainment center:
(1)
Pays:
(a)
State and local property tax;
(b)
Sales and use tax; and
(c)
Admissions and amusement tax;
(2)
Has a location with a street address;
(3)
Is located in a building that is owned, leased, or occupied by the family entertainment center for the primary purpose of providing amusement devices to the public;
(4)
Receives a majority of the gross receipts from amusement, merchandise, redemption or skills-based devices;
(5)
Markets its business to families with children;
(6)
Offers attractions such as amusement devices, arcade games, crane games, video games, interactive and sporting games, amusement rides, miniature golf, and bowling; and
(7)
Has been in continuous operation in the same geographic location since 1975.
B.
A family entertainment center applying for an amusement gaming license shall provide in a manner specified by the Commission:
(1)
The owner’s name and address;
(2)
The family entertainment center address;
(3)
Documentation verifying, to the satisfaction of the Commission, conformity with the requirements listed under §A of this regulation; and
(4)
A listing of the skills-based amusement devices that award merchandise or prizes with a wholesale value of more than a minimal value but does not exceed $599 including:
(a)
Whether the device is a:
(i)
Redemption device;
(ii)
Merchandiser device; or
(iii)
Another type of skills-based amusement device;
(b)
Maximum wholesale prize value offered;
(c)
Manufacturer;
(d)
Model name or number;
(e)
Serial Number;
(f)
Theme; and
(g)
Any additional information required by the Commission.
C.
An amusement gaming license is valid for 5 years.
D.
An amusement gaming licensee shall register every other year under COMAR 36.08.02 if the licensee owns any skills-based amusement devices that award prizes other than the award of free play.
E.
A family entertainment center that holds an amusement gaming license may operate up to 10 skills-based amusement devices that award noncash merchandise or prizes with a wholesale value that is more than a minimal value but does not exceed $599.
F.
Upon review of the information provided under §B of this regulation, the Commission may:
(1)
Require the manufacturer to submit a prototype of the device for testing under COMAR 36.08.04; and
(2)
Determine that the applicant is qualified and grant the license.
G.
Upon review of the information provided under §B of this regulation, the Commission may conduct a hearing in accordance with COMAR 36.01.02.06 to deny the license.
H.
A family entertainment center that holds an amusement gaming license issued under this regulation may not transfer the license to another geographic location.