Section 296-3.007 - APPLICATION FOR A GAMING LICENSE3.007.01 An application for a license under the Act and these rules is a request by the applicant seeking a revocable privilege. A license may be granted by the Commission if the applicant meets the licensing requirements of the act and these rules.3.007.02 An applicant for a license under the Act and these rules will, at all times, have the burden of demonstrating to the Commission, by clear and convincing evidence, that the applicant is eligible, qualified, and suitable to be granted and retain the license for which application is made under the applicable licensing standards and requirements of the Act and these rules.3.007.03 A license or certificate of suitability issued by the Commission under the Act or these rules is a revocable privilege granted by the Commission. A person who holds a license does not acquire, and will not be deemed to acquire, a vested property right, or other right, in the license.3.007.04 An applicant or licensee will accept any risk of adverse publicity, public notice, notoriety, embarrassment, criticism, financial loss, or other unfavorable or harmful consequences that may occur in connection with, or as a result of, the application and licensing process or the public disclosure of information submitted to the Commission with a license application or at the Commission's request under the Act and these rules.3.007.05 Licensees have a continuing obligation to demonstrate suitability to hold a license by complying with the Act, these regulations, and all federal, state, and local laws that relate to the suitability of the licensee. The Commission may reopen the investigation of a licensee at any time. The licensee will be assessed fees, if any, to cover the additional costs of the investigation.3.007.06 An applicant or licensee may claim any privilege afforded by the Constitution or laws of the United States or of the state of Nebraska in refusing to answer questions or provide information requested by the Commission. However, a claim of privilege with respect to any testimony or evidence pertaining to the eligibility, qualifications, or suitability of an applicant or licensee to be granted or hold a license under the Act and these rules may constitute cause for denial, suspension, revocation or restriction of the license.3.007.07 An applicant and licensee will have a continuing duty to do all of the following: 3.007.07A Notify the Commission of a material change in the information submitted in the license application submitted by the applicant or licensee or a change in circumstance, that may render the applicant or licensee ineligible, unqualified, or unsuitable to hold the license under the licensing standards and requirements of the act and these rules.3.007.07B Provide any information requested by the Commission relating to licensing or regulation; cooperate with the Commission in investigations, hearings, and enforcement and disciplinary actions; and comply with all conditions, restrictions, requirements, orders, and rulings of the Commission in accordance with the Act and these rules.296 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 296-3.007
Adopted effective 5/16/2022Amended effective 2/1/2023