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This bill modifies background check requirements for several types of licenses related to alcohol and gambling in Missouri. Specifically, the bill establishes new provisions requiring fingerprint-based criminal history checks for owners and applicants seeking licenses in three key areas: alcohol-related licenses (including carrier, manufacturer, retail, and direct shipping licenses), fantasy sports contest operator licenses, and retail/mobile gambling licenses. Under these new provisions, applicants must submit fingerprints to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, which will conduct both state and federal criminal background checks through their central repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The bill defines specific terms for each license type, such as what constitutes an "owner" (someone with 10% or greater financial or voting interest) and which employees or officers must undergo background checks. Importantly, the bill ensures that all criminal history information discovered during these background checks will be made accessible to the relevant regulatory agencies, overriding previous confidentiality restrictions. This legislation aims to enhance regulatory oversight and ensure that individuals involved in alcohol sales and gambling-related businesses meet certain criminal background standards.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=700