New Jersey § 5:12-70

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§ 5:12-70.

a. The division shall, without limitation include the following specific provisions

in its regulations in accordance with the provisions of this act: (1) Prescribing the methods and forms of application and registration which any applicant

or registrant shall follow and complete; (2) Prescribing the methods, procedures and form for delivery of information concerning

any person's family, habits, character, associates, criminal record, business activities

and financial affairs; (3) Prescribing such procedures for the fingerprinting of an applicant, employee of

a licensee, or registrant, and methods of identification which may be necessary to

accomplish effective enforcement of restrictions on access to the casino floor, the

simulcasting facility, and other restricted areas of the casino hotel complex; (4) Prescribing the method of notice to an applicant, registrant or licensee concerning

the release of any information or data provided to the commission or division by such

applicant, registrant or licensee; (5) Prescribing the manner and procedure of all hearings conducted by the division

or any hearing examiner, including special rules of evidence applicable thereto and

notices thereof; (6) Prescribing the manner and method of collection of payments of taxes, fees, and

penalties; (7) Defining and limiting the areas of operation, the rules of authorized games, including games played upon and wagered through the Internet, odds, and devices permitted, and the method of operation of such games and devices; (8) Regulating the practice and procedures for negotiable transactions involving patrons,

including limitations on the circumstances and amounts of such transactions, and the

establishment of forms and procedures for negotiable instrument transactions, redemptions,

and consolidations; (9) Prescribing grounds and procedures for the revocation or suspension of operating

certificates, licenses and registrations; (10) Governing the manufacture, distribution, sale, deployment, and servicing of gaming

devices and equipment; (11) Prescribing for gaming operations the procedures, forms and methods of management

controls, including employee and supervisory tables of organization and responsibility,

and minimum security and surveillance standards, including security personnel structure,

alarm and other electrical or visual security measures; provided, however, that the

division shall grant an applicant for a casino license or a casino licensee broad

discretion concerning the organization and responsibilities of management personnel

who are not directly involved in the supervision of gaming or simulcast wagering operations; (12) Prescribing the qualifications of, and the conditions pursuant to which, engineers,

accountants, and others shall be permitted to practice before the division or to submit

materials on behalf of any applicant or licensee; provided, however, that no member

of the Legislature, nor any firm with which said member is associated, shall be permitted

to appear or practice or act in any capacity whatsoever before the commission or division

regarding any matter whatsoever, nor shall any member of the family of the Governor

or of a member of the Legislature be permitted to so practice or appear in any capacity

whatsoever before the commission or division regarding any matter whatsoever; (13) Prescribing minimum procedures for the exercise of effective control over the

internal fiscal affairs of a licensee, including provisions for the safeguarding of

assets and revenues, the recording of cash and evidence of indebtedness, and the maintenance

of reliable records, accounts, and reports of transactions, operations and events,

including reports to the division; (14) Providing for a minimum uniform standard of accountancy methods, procedures and

forms; a uniform code of accounts and accounting classifications; and such other

standard operating procedures, including those controls listed in subsection a. of

section 99 of P.L.1977, c. 110 ( C.5:12-99 ), as may be necessary to assure consistency, comparability, and effective disclosure

of all financial information, including calculations of percentages of profit by games,

tables, gaming devices and slot machines; (15) Requiring quarterly financial reports and the form thereof, and an annual audit

prepared by a certified public accountant licensed to do business in this State, attesting

to the financial condition of a licensee and disclosing whether the accounts, records

and control procedures examined are maintained by the licensee as required by this

act and the regulations promulgated hereunder; (16) Governing the gaming-related advertising of casino licensees, their employees

and agents, with the view toward assuring that such advertisements are in no way deceptive;

provided, however, that such regulations shall require the words “Bet with your head,

not over it,” or some comparable language approved by the division, to appear on all

billboards, signs, and other on-site advertising of a casino operation and shall require

the words “If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call

1-800 GAMBLER,” or some comparable language approved by the division, which language

shall include the words “gambling problem” and “call 1-800 GAMBLER,” to appear legibly

on all print, billboard, and sign advertising of a casino operation; and (17) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1991, c. 182 ). (18) Concerning the distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises

of the licensee, which regulations shall be insofar as possible consistent with Title

33 of the Revised Statutes, and shall deviate only insofar as necessary because of

the unique character of the hotel casino premises and operations; (19) (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1991, c. 182 ). b. The commission shall, in its regulations, prescribe the manner and procedure of

all hearings conducted by the commission, including special rules of evidence applicable

thereto and notices thereof.

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