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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 36.10.17.03" title_num="36" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="17" heading="Request for Authorization.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A sports wagering licensee shall obtain prior written Commission authorization before:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Placing sports wagering equipment into operation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Relocating sports wagering equipment within the facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Changing a configuration;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Performing a substantial replacement of parts;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Implementing any variation, composite, or new feature of sports wagering equipment; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Performing any other action that materially alters or interrupts the operation of the sports wagering equipment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Before the Commission may authorize an action described in §A of this regulation, a sports wagering licensee 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 proposed action;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Start and end dates and times of the proposed action; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any other information requested by the Commission.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Notice of Changes. A sports wagering licensee 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>In response to a request for authorization, the Commission may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Impose additional requirements on the sports wagering licensee before authorizing the request;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Deny the request; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Approve the request.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Notice of Inaction. A sports wagering licensee shall provide written notice to the Commission if the action is not completed as approved by the Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>