(a) Notwithstanding any provision of 29-22C-13(b) of this code to the contrary, the commission may deny a license or registration to any applicant, reprimand any licensee or registrant, or suspend or revoke a license or registration if the applicant, licensee, registrant, or any person having control of the applicant, licensee, or registrant:
(1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain a license or registration for the applicant, licensee, registrant, or another person;
(2) Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license or registration;
(3) Is or has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state, another state, the United States, or a territory of the United States: Provided, That in the event an applicant is seeking initial licensure, the Lottery Commission shall apply 29-22C-15(d) and 29-22C-15(e) of this code in determining whether an applicants prior criminal convictions bear a rational nexus to the licensed profession; or
4) Is or has been convicted of a misdemeanor under the laws of this state, another state, the United States or a territory of the United States for gambling or a gambling related activity: Provided, That in the event an applicant is seeking initial licensure, the Lottery Commission shall apply 29-22C-15(d) and 29-22C-15(e) of this code in determining whether an applicants prior criminal convictions bear a rational nexus to the licensed profession.
(b) Instead of or in addition to reprimanding a licensee or registrant or suspending or revoking a license or registration, the commission may impose a civil penalty under 29-22C-31 of this code.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 29. Miscellaneous Boards and Officers
Article 22C. West Virginia Lottery Racetrack Table Games Act
§29-22C-4. Commission Duties and Powers
§29-22C-5. Appointment of Commission Staff; Conditions of Employment
§29-22C-7. Local Option Election
§29-22C-8. License to Operate a Racetrack With West Virginia Lottery Table Games
§29-22C-9. State Ownership of Table Games
§29-22C-10. Duties of Racetrack Table Games Licensee
§29-22C-11. Reports by a Racetrack Table Games Licensee
§29-22C-12. License to Supply a Racetrack With Gaming Equipment or Services
§29-22C-13. License to Be Employed in a Racetrack With West Virginia Lottery Table Games
§29-22C-14. License to Be a Provider of Management Services
§29-22C-15. License or Registration Prohibitions
§29-22C-16. License or Registration Denial, Revocation, Suspension, and Reprimand
§29-22C-17. Hearing Procedures
§29-22C-18. Notice of License Expiration and Renewal
§29-22C-19. Miscellaneous License Provisions
§29-22C-20. Game Rules of Play; Disputes
§29-22C-21. Betting Limits; Operations and Services
§29-22C-22. Posting of Betting Limits
§29-22C-23. Complimentary Service, Gift, Cash or Other Item
§29-22C-25. Inspection and Seizure
§29-22C-26. Tax on the Privilege of Holding a License to Operate West Virginia Lottery Table Games
§29-22C-28. Prohibition on Unauthorized Wagering
§29-22C-29. Offenses and Penalties
§29-22C-30. Forfeiture of Property