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Statutes > New-jersey > Title-5 > Section-5-12 > 5-12-965:12-96. Operation certificate
96. Operation Certificate.
a. Notwithstanding the issuance of a license therefor, no casino or simulcasting facility may be opened or remain open to the public, and no gaming or simulcast wagering activity, except for test purposes, may be conducted therein, unless and until a valid operation certificate has been issued to the casino licensee by the commission. Such certificate shall be issued by the commission upon a finding that a casino and, if applicable, a simulcasting facility each complies in all respects with the requirements of this act and regulations promulgated hereunder, that the casino licensee has implemented necessary management controls and security precautions for the efficient operation of the casino and, if applicable, the simulcasting facility, that casino and simulcasting facility personnel are licensed for the performance of their respective responsibilities, and that the casino and any applicable simulcasting facility are prepared in all respects to receive and entertain the public.
b. The operation certificate shall include an itemized list by category and number of the authorized games permitted in the particular casino establishment and any applicable simulcasting facility.
c. A casino licensee shall, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commission, file any changes in the number of authorized games to be played in its casino or simulcasting facility, and any changes in the configuration of the casino or simulcasting facility, with the commission and the division, which shall review the changes for compliance with the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1 et seq.) or regulations promulgated thereunder.
d. An operation certificate shall remain in force and effect unless altered in accordance with subsection c. of this section, or revoked, suspended, limited, or otherwise altered by the commission in accordance with this act.
e. It shall be an express condition of continued operation under this act that a casino licensee shall maintain all books, records, and documents pertaining to the licensee's operations, including casino simulcasting, and approved hotel in a manner and location within this State approved by the commission. All such books, records and documents shall be immediately available for inspection during all hours of operation in accordance with the rules of the commission and shall be maintained for such period of time as the commission shall require.
L.1977,c.110,s.96; amended 1983,c.452; 1987,c.354,s.17; 1991,c.182,s.34; 1993,c.292,s.17; 1995,c.18,s.34.
