Bill Information

An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for legislative intent and for the definitions of "conviction," "licensed entity" and "slot machine licensee"; providing for the definitions of "executive-level public employee," "licensed entity representative" and "trustee"; further providing for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, for the applicability of other statutes, for powers of the board and for code of conduct; providing for expenses of Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board; further providing for license or permit application hearing process and public hearings, for board minutes and records, for slot machine license fee, for reports of board, for license or permit prohibition, for application for license or permit, for slot machine license application character requirements, for license renewals, for change in ownership or control of slot machine licensees and for nonportability of slot machine license; providing for appointment of trustee; further providing for Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund, for declaration of exemption from Federal laws prohibiting slot machines and for financial and employment interests; providing for prosecutorial and adjudicative functions; further providing for investigations and enforcement and for conduct of public officials and employees; and providing for additional authority.