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This bill amends the laws regarding fantasy contest licensing by introducing several key changes. It requires the Director of the Gambling Control Unit to request a criminal history record check for each license applicant, which includes fingerprinting and obtaining both state and federal criminal record information. The bill establishes a detailed definition of "control" over a fantasy contest applicant or licensee, which includes corporate ownership stakes, beneficial interests, and key personnel who can significantly influence business decisions. The legislation clarifies and modifies application and licensing fees, establishing a $2,500 nonrefundable application fee for initial and renewal licenses for fantasy contest operators, and introducing a new $250 occupational license fee for individual fantasy contest operators that must be renewed annually. The bill also adds a requirement for applicants to disclose persons who have control over their business and specifies how criminal history record information can be obtained, used, and protected, ensuring that such information remains confidential and is used only for licensing purposes. These changes aim to enhance transparency, background screening, and regulatory oversight of fantasy contest operators in the state.

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