(a) For all licenses required under this subtitle other than a video lottery operation license, if an applicant or licensee holds a valid license in another state and the Commission determines that the licensing standards of the other state are comprehensive, thorough, and provide similar adequate safeguards to those provided in this subtitle, the Commission may:
(1) waive some or all of the requirements of this subtitle; and
(2) issue a license to a person having a similar license in another state.
(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, on the request of an applicant, the Commission may grant an exemption or waiver of a licensing requirement or grounds for denial of a license if the Commission determines that the requirement or grounds for denial of a license as applied to the applicant are not necessary in order to protect the public interest or accomplish the policies established by this subtitle.
(2) On granting to an applicant an exemption or waiver of a licensing requirement or grounds for denial of a license, or at any time after a waiver or exemption has been granted, the Commission may:
(i) limit or place restrictions on the exemption or waiver as the Commission considers necessary in the public interest; and
(ii) require the person that is granted the exemption or waiver to cooperate with the Commission and to provide the Commission with any additional information required by the Commission as a condition of the waiver or exemption.
(c) The Commission may not waive any of the requirements of this subtitle related to a video lottery operation license.
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