Regulation .09 Temporary Sports Wagering Employee License.
Regulation .09 Temporary Sports Wagering Employee License.LinkCopy Citation
A.
The Commission may issue to a sports wagering employee license applicant a temporary license to authorize the individual to work legally as a sports wagering employee before the Commission completes the full licensing process.
B.
A licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor may submit an application for a temporary license on behalf of an individual who is seeking a principal or wagering employee license.
C.
An application for a temporary license shall be in a format designated by the Commission and shall include:
(1)
A completed application for a principal or wagering employee license;
(2)
Payment of the fees required under Regulation .05F of this chapter;
(3)
Documentation to verify that the applicant has obtained an offer of at least conditional employment from a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor and that the employer has:
(a)
If required under COMAR 36.10.04.03—36.10.04.06, COMAR 36.10.05.02, or COMAR 36.10.06.02—36.10.06.04, obtained a performance bond; and
(b)
Performed, at a minimum, a Social Security database check, criminal check, employment verification, and national database search; and
(4)
Documentation that the applicant has acknowledged, in writing, that the State is not financially responsible for any consequences resulting from termination of a temporary license under State Government Article, §9-1A-14(d)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland.
D.
The Commission may grant a temporary license after:
(1)
Receiving all items required under §C(3) of this regulation; and
(2)
Performing on the individual a:
(a)
Criminal background investigation under COMAR 36.10.02; and
(b)
Financial stability investigation.
E.
A temporary license:
(1)
Expires 180 days after the date of issue; and
(2)
May be extended by the Commission for one period of 180 days.
F.
A temporary license may not be issued if:
(1)
An applicant has an immediately known present or prior activity, criminal record, reputation, habit, or association that would disqualify the applicant from holding a sports wagering employee license under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A or Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commissions regulations;
(2)
An applicant poses a serious imminent risk of harm to the integrity, security, or profitability of the States sports wagering operations; or
(3)
There are reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant will not be able to establish the applicants qualifications by clear and convincing evidence.
G.
By written notice to a temporary licensee, Commission staff may terminate, without a hearing and without following the denial process under COMAR 36.10.07, the temporary license of an applicant for:
(1)
Failure to pay a required fee;
(2)
Failure to submit required documentation to Commission staff within 30 days of submitting the application;
(3)
Failure to comply with a request of Commission staff;
(4)
Engaging in conduct that obstructs Commission staff from completing the applicants background investigation; or
(5)
Violating any provision of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A or Subtitle 9-1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commissions regulations.
H.
Commission staffs written notice of termination of a temporary license is the final action of the Commission.
I.
If, during the course of conducting an applicants background investigation, Commission staff reasonably believes there is a basis for recommending that the application for a sports wagering license be denied, Commission staff shall:
(1)
Notify the temporary licensee; and
(2)
Follow the process for denial of a license under COMAR 36.10.07.