(a) Adequacy.--A slot machine licensee that elects to offer table game training to its employees or potential employees shall submit to the board a detailed summary of the training program demonstrating the adequacy of the training.
(b) Authorization.--Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, the executive director of the board may authorize a slot machine licensee to conduct table game training and instruction for the slot machine licensee's employees and potential employees.
(c) Effect.--Authorization granted under subsection (b) shall do all of the following:
(1) Permit a slot machine licensee to conduct training at a location within the licensed facility or at another location.
(2) Require any training authorized on the gaming floor to be conducted in a specified area of the gaming floor that is clearly identified as a training area and not accessible to the public.
(3) Designate a secure area at the location where the training will take place for the storage of table game devices and associated equipment used for training.
(4) Limit the number of table game devices and associated equipment to that necessary to conduct training.
(5) Prohibit the payment of any cash, cash equivalent or other prize to an individual as a result of play conducted during training or play conducted utilizing table game devices or associated equipment obtained under section 13A23.1 (relating to training equipment).
(6) Prohibit a slot machine licensee from charging its employees or potential employees a fee to participate in the training.
(c.1) Rescission or revocation.--An authorization granted by the executive director under subsection (b) may be rescinded or revoked by the executive director or the board without cause. The slot machine licensee shall be given notice that the authorization has been rescinded or revoked and afforded a reasonable time to take all necessary actions required by the executive director or the board.
(d) Prohibition.--The board shall be prohibited from charging a fee as a condition of receiving authorization under subsection (b).
Cross References. Section 13A23 is referred to in section 13A23.1 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 13A02 - Regulatory authority
Section 13A03 - Temporary table game regulations
Section 13A04 - Commonwealth resident employment goals
Section 13A11 - Authorization to conduct table games
Section 13A12 - Petition requirements
Section 13A14 - Table game authorization hearing process; public input hearings
Section 13A15 - Standard for review of petitions
Section 13A16 - Award of certificate
Section 13A16.1 - Amendment of statement of conditions
Section 13A17 - Table game operation certificate
Section 13A18 - Timing of initial table game authorizations
Section 13A21 - Authorized locations for operation
Section 13A22 - Commencement of table game operations
Section 13A22.1 - Table game tournaments
Section 13A23 - Training of employees and potential employees
Section 13A23.1 - Training equipment
Section 13A24 - Condition of continued operation
Section 13A25 - Table game accounting controls and audit protocols
Section 13A26 - Cash equivalents
Section 13A27 - Other financial transactions
Section 13A28 - Key employees and occupation permits
Section 13A29 - Application of Clean Indoor Air Act
Section 13A29.1 - Application of Liquor Code
Section 13A41 - Table game device and associated equipment testing and certification standards
Section 13A61 - Table game authorization fee