§ 16-4.01. Gaming license required

The Commission is hereby authorized to issue all licenses for the conduct of all gaming authorized under this chapter or any other license related to gaming which the Commission may, by rule require.

(a) Persons. The following persons must obtain licenses as a precondition to employment in or management of any gaming operation:

(1) Any management entity or controlling shareholder. Any person deemed a controlling shareholder must comply with the same licensing requirements as if such person were a primary management official; however, if any controlling shareholder is a nonnatural person, such controlling shareholder shall be subject to management entity licensing procedures;

(2) All primary management officials;

(3) All key employees;

(4) Gaming vendors. Any person who is a gaming vendor as defined in Section 16-1 must comply with the same licensing requirements as if such person were a primary management official, and if any supplier is a nonnatural person, such supplier shall be subject to management entity licensing procedures, provided that vendors who are not gaming vendors may be required to register with, provide basic information, and pay a nominal registration fee to the Commission; and

(5) Other gaming employees subject to procedures adopted by the Commissions regulations pursuant to Section 16-2.15(d).

(b) Gaming facilities. Each place, facility, or location where gaming is conducted must obtain a separate facility license from the Commission.

(Ord. No. 710, 10-13-2005)