(a) (1) Unless a manufacturer holds a valid manufacturer’s license issued by the Commission before conducting business with a licensee or the State, the manufacturer may not offer any video lottery terminal, central monitor and control system, associated equipment or software, or goods or services that directly relate to the operation of video lottery terminals under this subtitle.
(2) Unless a manufacturer holds a valid manufacturer’s license issued by the Commission before conducting business with a licensee, the manufacturer may not offer any table games or table game equipment under this subtitle.
(b) Each manufacturer, and each person that owns or controls the manufacturer or management and supervisory personnel and other principal employees of the manufacturer, shall qualify under the standards and provisions set forth in §§ 9–1A–07 and 9–1A–08 of this subtitle for video lottery operation licensees.
(c) Except as provided in § 9–1A–16(a) of this subtitle, the Commission may not grant an exemption or waiver of any licensing requirement to an applicant for or holder of a manufacturer’s license.
(d) (1) A manufacturer of the video lottery terminals, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software shall manufacture or distribute the video lottery terminals, central monitor and control system, and associated equipment and software that meet specifications and procedures established by the Commission.
(2) A manufacturer of table games and table game equipment shall manufacture or distribute the table games and table game equipment that meet specifications and procedures established by the Commission.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Miscellaneous Executive Agencies
Subtitle 1A - Video Lottery Terminals
Section 9-1A-02 - Operation of Video Lottery Terminals
Section 9-1A-03 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 9-1A-04 - Powers and Duties of Commission
Section 9-1A-08 - Additional Information Required; Disqualification of Applicants
Section 9-1A-09 - Eligibility for Funding Racing Licensees
Section 9-1A-10 - Minority Business Requirements; Employment Requirements
Section 9-1A-11 - Requirements for Commencement of Operations; Sanctions
Section 9-1A-12 - Requirements for Contractors Not Licensees
Section 9-1A-14 - Employee Licenses
Section 9-1A-15 - Manufacturer License Requirements
Section 9-1A-17 - Renewal of License
Section 9-1A-18 - License Is Revocable Privilege; Property Right Not Created
Section 9-1A-19 - Transferability of License or Interests
Section 9-1A-20 - Background Investigations
Section 9-1A-21 - Equipment to Be Owned or Leased and Controlled by Commission
Section 9-1A-22 - Target Average Payout Percentage
Section 9-1A-23 - Operation in General
Section 9-1A-25 - Violations; Sanctions; Effect on Other Laws
Section 9-1A-26 - Daily Electronic Transfer of Proceeds; Accounting and Distribution
Section 9-1A-27 - Distribution of Proceeds
Section 9-1A-28 - Purse Dedication Account
Section 9-1A-28.1 - Purse Dedication Account -- Benefit Programs
Section 9-1A-29 - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account
Section 9-1A-30 - Education Trust Fund
Section 9-1A-31 - Local Impact Grants; Local Development Council
Section 9-1A-32 - Transportation
Section 9-1A-33 - Problem Gambling Fund
Section 9-1A-36 - Video Lottery Facility Location Commission
Section 9-1A-37 - Participation of Commission in Legislative Process