Iowa Admin. Code r. 491-1.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 491-1.5 - Forms

All forms utilized in the conduct of business with the racing and gaming commission shall be available from the commission upon request. These forms include but are not limited to:

(1)Racing, gambling structure, or excursion gambling boat license application. This form shall contain at a minimum the full name of the applicant, all ownership interests, balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements for three fiscal years immediately preceding the application, pending legal action, location and physical plant of the facility, and description of proposed operation. The form may include other information the commission deems necessary to make a decision on the license application. The qualified nonprofit corporation and the boat operator, if different than the qualified nonprofit corporation, shall pay a nonrefundable application fee in the amount of $25,000 to offset the commission's cost for processing the application. Additionally, the applicant shall remit an investigative fee of $30,000 to the department of public safety to do background investigations as required by the commission. The department of public safety shall bill the applicant/licensee for additional fees as appropriate and refund any unused portion of the investigative fee within 90 days after the denial or operation begins.

(2)Renewal application for racing license. This form shall contain, at a minimum, the full name of the applicant, racing dates, simulcast proposal, feasibility of racing facility, distribution to qualified sponsoring organizations, table of organization, management agreement, articles of incorporation and bylaws, lease agreements, financial statements, information on the gambling treatment program, and description of racetrack operations. The form may include other information the commission deems necessary to make a decision on the license application.

(3)Renewal application for excursion gambling boat or gambling structure license. This form shall contain, at a minimum, the full name of the applicant, annual fee, distribution to qualified sponsoring organizations, table of organization, internal controls, operating agreement, hours of operation, casino operations, Iowa resources, contracts, guarantee bond, notarized certification of truthfulness, and gambling treatment program. The form may include other information the commission deems necessary to make a decision on the license application. An annual fee to operate an excursion gambling boat shall be based on the passenger-carrying capacity including crew. For a gambling structure, the annual license fee shall be based on the capacity of the gambling structure. The fee shall be $5 per person capacity and accompany this application.

(4)Renewal application for racetrack enclosure license. This form shall contain, at a minimum, the full name of the applicant, annual fee, casino operations, internal controls, Iowa resources, guarantee bond, and notarized certification of truthfulness. The form may include other information the commission deems necessary to make a decision on the license application. A $1,000 application fee must accompany this license application.

(5)Occupational license application. This form shall contain, at a minimum, the applicant's full name, social security number, residence, date of birth, and other personal identifying information that the commission deems necessary. A fee set by the commission shall apply to this application. (Refer to 491-Chapter 6 for additional information.)

(6)Season approvals. This form shall contain, at a minimum, a listing of the department heads and racing officials, minimum purse, purse supplements for Iowa-breds, grading system (greyhound racing only), schedule and wagering format, equipment, security plan, certification, and any other information the commission deems necessary for approval. This request must be submitted 45 days prior to the meet. Any changes to the items approved by the commission shall be requested in writing by the licensee and subject to the written approval of the administrator or commission representative before the change occurs.

(7)Manufacturers and distributors license application. This form shall contain at a minimum the full name of the applicant, all ownership interests, balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements for three fiscal years immediately preceding the application, pending legal action, location and physical plant of the applicant, and description of proposed operation. The form may include other information the administrator deems necessary to make a decision on the license application. A license fee of $1,000 for a distributor's license and a license fee of $250 for a manufacturer's license shall accompany this application. (Refer to 491-Chapter 11 for additional information.)

(8)Advance deposit wagering license application. This form shall contain at a minimum the full name of the applicant, all ownership interests, balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements for three fiscal years immediately preceding the application, pending legal action, location and physical plant of the applicant, and description of proposed operation. The form may include other information the administrator deems necessary to make a decision on the license application. A license fee of $1,000 shall accompany this application. (Refer to 491-Chapter 8 for additional information.)

(9)Asset/stock purchase form for commission approval. This form shall contain at a minimum the full name of the applicant, all ownership interests, balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements for three fiscal years immediately preceding the application, pending legal action, location and physical plant of the applicant, and description of proposed operation. The form may include other information the administrator deems necessary to make a decision.

(10)Sports wagering for excursion gambling boat, gambling structure or racetrack enclosure application. This form shall contain, at a minimum, the full name of the applicant, disclosure of agreements involving sports wagering, a guarantee bond in an amount as determined by the commission, and a notarized certification of truthfulness. The applicant shall pay a nonrefundable application fee in the amount of $45,000 to the commission.

(11)Renewal application for sports wagering for excursion gambling boat, gambling structure or racetrack enclosure. This form shall contain, at a minimum, the full name of the applicant, a $10,000 annual fee, disclosure of agreements involving sports wagering, sports wagering operations, internal controls, a guarantee bond in an amount as determined by the commission, a gambling treatment program, and a notarized certification of truthfulness. The form may include other information the commission deems necessary to make a decision on the license application.

(12)Advance deposit sports wagering operator application. This form shall contain, at a minimum, the full name of the applicant, all ownership interests, balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements for three fiscal years immediately preceding the application, pending legal action, agreement with licensed facility or description of proposed operation, a gambling treatment program, and a notarized certification of truthfulness. The form may include other information the commission deems necessary to make a decision on the license application.

(13)Internet fantasy sports contest application. This form shall contain, at a minimum, the full name of the applicant, board members, all ownership interests, balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements for the fiscal year immediately preceding the application, pending legal action, proof of satisfactory segregation of internet fantasy sports contest player contest funds as determined by the commission, a description of the proposed operation and a notarized certification of truthfulness. The form may include other information the commission deems necessary to make a decision on the license application.

(14)Alternative simulcast license application. This form shall contain, at a minimum, the full name of the applicant, all ownership interests, balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements for three fiscal years immediately preceding the application, pending legal action, agreement with licensed facility or description of proposed operation, and a notarized certification of truthfulness. The form may include other information the commission deems necessary to make a decision on the license application.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 491-1.5

Amended by IAB June 25, 2014/Volume XXXVI, Number 26, effective 7/30/2014.

Amended by IAB August 28, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 5, effective 7/31/2019

Amended by IAB April 8, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 21, effective 5/13/2020

Amended by IAB February 22, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 17, effective 3/29/2023