Md. Code Regs. 36.03.11.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 36.03.11.05 - Gaming Floor Plan

A. At least 60 days before video lottery terminal or table game operations are to commence, a facility operator shall submit a floor plan depicting its gaming floor and all restricted areas to the Commission for review and written approval.

B. A facility operator may not commence operations until its gaming floor plan is approved in writing by the Commission.

C. A gaming floor plan that a facility operator submits to the Commission shall:

(1) Be drawn to 1/8 inch scale, unless another scale is approved by the Commission;

(2) Be certified by an architect licensed to practice in Maryland;

(3) Depict the gaming floor with a notation as to:

(a) Total square feet;

(b) Total square feet utilized for the placement of video lottery terminals and table games;

(c) Total square feet reserved for future placement of video lottery terminals and table games;

(d) Each video lottery terminal or table game location, identified by number and notation as to whether it is proposed for present use or reserved for future use;

(e) Number of video lottery terminal and table game locations proposed for use on the gaming floor;

(f) Number of video lottery terminal and table game locations reserved for future use;

(g) Each seat on the gaming floor;

(h) Perimeter of the gaming floor;

(i) A clearly delineated route for an individual who is not allowed to play video lottery terminals or table games to bypass the gaming floor;

(j) Each automated bill breaker, gaming ticket redemption, coupon redemption, and jackpot payout machine; and

(k) Each security department zone, including a notation as to whether it is a fixed or roving post;

(4) Depict all restricted areas within the facility with a notation as to:

(a) Cashiers' cage, any satellite cashiers' cage, and ancillary offices, inclusive of each cashiers' cage window location and location number;

(b) Computer space allocated to the central monitor and control system;

(c) Count rooms and any trolley storage areas;

(d) An area designated for the storage or repair of equipment or video lottery terminals or table game equipment;

(e) Information technology department operations centers;

(f) Progressive controller locations;

(g) Surveillance monitoring room;

(h) Vault and armored car bay locations; and

(i) Any area designated as restricted by the facility operator in its Commission-approved internal controls;

(5) Depict each surveillance camera with a notation as to camera type and location number; and

(6) Depict each automated teller machine installed in accordance with COMAR 36.03.03.07.

D. If a gaming floor includes an outdoor area, in addition to the requirements of §C of this regulation an operator shall submit to the Commission a gaming floor plan that includes:

(1) The amenities that the operator intends to offer in the outdoor area;

(2) An affidavit from the chief executive officer attesting that the outdoor area and its intended use meet all applicable local and State requirements; and

(3) A plan for player and equipment safety during inclement weather.

E. A facility operator may not implement any change to its approved gaming floor plan without the prior written approval of Agency staff.

Md. Code Regs. 36.03.11.05

Regulations .05 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 470); emergency action expired effective July 20, 2013
Regulation .05 adopted effective adopted effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)
Regulation .05 amended effective 42:16 Md. R. 1056, eff.8/17/2015; amended effective 50:26 Md. R. 1130, effective 12/12/2023, exp. 6/9/2024 (Emergency); amended effective 51:10 Md. R. 529, eff. 5/27/2024.