After public notice and an opportunity for comment from the public, license holders, and the Commission, the Director shall adopt rules and regulations to implement this subtitle. The scope of the rules and regulations may include all subjects necessary to implement the intent of this subtitle and to ensure the integrity of bingo games and the proper disposition of all funds derived from the commercial bingo games. The scope of the rules and regulations may include:
(1) the issuance, denial, revocation, or suspension of licenses and the manufacturing and distribution of bingo equipment and supplies;
(2) uniform procedures for requiring and reviewing personal and financial background information of owners and managerial employees, including requirements for an appropriate amount of time for completion of required background checks, a review by a certified public accountant of certified financial statements, a review of any contingent or pledged liabilities, an income statement for the most recent fiscal year, a statement of financial and related records of any business entity in which the owner or managerial employee has a majority interest, a submission of copies of federal and state income tax returns, a disclosure of all financial interests in commercial or nonprofit gaming, a criminal background review, and a character review;
(3) the use of computer and electronic devices for conducting bingo;
(4) the conduct of bingo games and activities involved in manufacturing and distributing bingo equipment and supplies;
(5) recordkeeping, reporting requirements, and acceptable admission and sales receipting systems;
(6) requirements that commercial bingo licensees maintain adequate records documenting the purchase of bingo equipment and supplies from licensed manufacturers and distributors and that manufacturer's and distributor's licensees maintain adequate records documenting the sale of bingo equipment and supplies to commercial bingo licensees; and
(7) standards for the manufacture, distribution, and control of bingo equipment and supplies that may include the uniform standards promulgated by the North American Gaming Regulators Association or its successor organization.
(1985 Code, Art. 16, § 2-311) (Bill No. 96-91; Bill No. 9-05)