This fee is to be paid by the applicant to the State Tax Commission on or before the filing of the application for a manufacturer's, seller's or distributor's license by the applicant.Upon such payment the Chairman of the State Tax Commission shall certify to the executive director that such fee has been paid by the applicant.
Except for those amounts that a person issued a manufacturer's license under this section may charge for goods supplied or services rendered, the person holding the manufacturer's license may not be directly reimbursed by a holder of a gaming license for the cost of any fee paid by the person for the issuance or continuation of such a license, whether imposed under this section or any other provision of this chapter.
Any person who directly or indirectly involves himself in the sale, transfer or offering for use or play in Mississippi of associated equipment who is not otherwise required to be licensed as a manufacturer or distributor may be required by the executive director to file an application for a finding of suitability to be a manufacturer or distributor of associated equipment.
If an application for a finding of suitability is not submitted within thirty (30) days after demand by the executive director, he may pursue any remedy or combination of remedies provided in this chapter.
The executive director may inspect every gaming device which is offered for play within this state by a licensee.
The executive director may inspect all associated equipment which is manufactured, sold or distributed for use in this state before the equipment is installed or used by a gaming licensee.
In addition to all other fees and charges imposed by this chapter, the executive director may determine an inspection fee with regard to each manufacturer, seller or distributor which must not exceed the actual cost of inspection and investigation.Upon such determination, the executive director shall certify to the Chairman of the State Tax Commission the amount of the inspection fee and the name and address of the applicant.Upon such certification the State Tax Commission shall proceed to assess and collect such inspection fee from the applicant.
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