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NJ A1703

NJ A1703
Removes requirement that Casino Control Commission inspectors and agents be present at all times during casino operations and instead permits presence at times deemed appropriate by commission.


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Introduced
In Committee
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Introduced Session

2010-2011 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill removes the requirement in current law for inspectors and agents of the Casino Control Commission to be present at all times during the operation of any casino or simulcasting facility to provide instead that they be present at times deemed appropriate by the commission. The purpose of this bill is to provide the commission with the flexibility needed in deploying its personnel with regard to its general responsibility in implementing the Casino Control Act. The presence of the inspectors and agents is for the purpose of certifying the revenue of the casino and simulcasting facility, receiving complaints from the public relating to the conduct of gaming and simulcast wagering operations, examining records of revenues and procedures, and conducting periodic reviews of operations and facilities for the purpose of evaluating current or suggested provisions of the Casino Control Act.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the requirements for the presence of inspectors and agents from the Casino Control Commission at casinos and simulcasting facilities, which are venues for gambling and betting on horse races. Previously, these officials were mandated to be present at all times during operations. However, this bill removes that absolute requirement and instead allows the commission to determine the appropriate times for their presence. This change is intended to give the commission more flexibility in deploying its personnel to fulfill its responsibilities under the Casino Control Act, which include certifying revenue, handling public complaints about gaming and wagering, examining financial records and procedures, and reviewing operations to assess existing or proposed regulations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Reported from Assembly Comm. as a Substitute, 2nd Reading (on 03/18/2010)

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Document Type Source Location Created
Assembly Committee Substitute https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A2000/1703_U1.HTM 05/29/2012
Bill https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A2000/1703_I1.HTM 05/28/2012
Statement ARG 3/18/10 https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/A2000/1703_S1.HTM 04/23/2012
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