Bill Information

An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, making extensive revisions to provisions on gaming, in the areas of legislative intent, definitions, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, applicability of other statutes, powers of the board, code of conduct, expenses of regulatory agencies, licensed gaming entity application appeals from board, license or permit application hearing process and public hearings, board minutes and records, regulatory authority, collection of fees and fines, slot machine license fee, number of slot machines, reports of board, diversity goals of board, license or permit prohibition, specific authority to suspend slot machine license, Category 2 slot machine license, Category 3 slot machine license, number of slot machine licenses, applications for license or permit, slot machine license application, slot machine license application character requirements, supplier licenses, manufacturer licenses, gaming service provider, occupation permit application, alternative manufacturer licensing standards, alternative supplier licensing standards, additional licenses and permits and approval of agreements, license renewals, change in ownership or control of slot machine licensee, nonportability of slot machine license, appointment of trustee, table games, slot machine licensee deposits, gross terminal revenue deductions, itemized budget reporting, establishment of State Gaming Fund and net slot machine revenue distribution, distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund, Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund, transfers from State Gaming Fund, responsibility and authority of Department of Revenue, wagering on credit, eminent domain authority, compulsive and problem gambling program, drug and alcohol treatment, labor hiring preferences, declaration of exemption from Federal laws prohibiting slot machines, financial and employment interests, additional restrictions, political influence, regulation requiring exclusion of certain persons, prosecutorial and adjudicative functions, investigations and enforcement, conduct of public officials and employees, prohibited acts and penalties, report of suspicious transactions, additional authority, applicability of Clean Indoor Air Act, liquor licenses at licensed facilities, interception of oral communications, electronic funds transfer terminals, junkets, gaming schools, appropriations and Commonwealth Financing Authority; and making related repeals.