New Jersey § 5:12-96
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-96, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:12-96.
a. Notwithstanding the issuance of a license therefor, no casino or simulcasting facility
may be opened or remain open to the public, and no gaming or simulcast wagering activity,
except for test purposes, may be conducted therein, unless and until a valid operation
certificate has been issued to the casino licensee by the division . Such certificate shall be issued by the director upon a determination that a casino and, if applicable, a simulcasting facility each complies in all respects
with the requirements of this act and regulations promulgated hereunder, and that the casino and any applicable simulcasting facility are prepared in all
respects to receive and entertain the public. b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c. 19 ) c. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2011, c. 19 ) d. An operation certificate shall remain in force and effect unless revoked, suspended, limited, or otherwise altered by the division in accordance with this act. e. It shall be an express condition of continued operation under this act that a casino
licensee shall maintain either electronically or in hard copy at the discretion of the casino licensee, copies
of all books, records, and documents pertaining to the licensee's operations, including
casino simulcasting, and approved hotel in a manner and location approved by the division, provided, however, that the originals of such books, records and documents,
whether in electronic or hard copy form, may be maintained at the offices or electronic
system of an affiliate of the casino licensee, at the discretion of the casino licensee . All such books, records and documents shall be immediately available for inspection
during all hours of operation in accordance with the rules of the division and shall be maintained for such period of time as the division shall require.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:12-96
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-96 cover?
Section 5:12-96 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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