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STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR
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S.P. 913 - L.D. 2117
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Sports Wagering Licensing
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 8 MRSA §1206, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is amended
to read:
4. Fees.
to September 1, 2024 is $4,000 and for an initial or renewed facility sports wagering license
issued on or after September 1, 2024 is $1,000. The fee must be retained by the director for
the costs of administering this chapter. In addition to the license fee, the director may
charge a processing fee for an initial or renewed license in an amount equal to the projected
cost of processing the application and performing any background investigations. If the
actual cost exceeds the projected cost, an additional fee may be charged to meet the actual
cost. If the projected cost exceeds the actual cost, the difference may be refunded to the
applicant or licensee.
Sec. 2. 8 MRSA §1206, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is amended
to read:
5. Term of license.
under this section prior to September 1, 2024 is valid for 4 years and a license granted or
renewed under this section on or after September 1, 2024 is valid for one year unless sooner
revoked by the director or the commissioner under section 1205. The failure of a facility
sports wagering licensee to maintain its underlying off-track betting license voids the
facility sports wagering license.
Sec. 3. 8 MRSA §1206, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is amended
to read:
6. Temporary license.
with the application a request for a temporary license. A request for a temporary license
must include the initial license fee of $4,000 under subsection 4. If the director determines
that the applicant is qualified under subsection 2, meets the requirements established by
rule for a temporary license and has paid the initial license fee and the director is not aware
of any reason the applicant is ineligible for a license under this section, the director may
APPROVED
MARCH 28, 2024
BY GOVERNOR
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issue a temporary facility sports wagering license. A temporary license issued under this
subsection is valid for one year the length of the term of the license under subsection 5 or
until a final determination on the facility sports wagering license application is made,
whichever is sooner. If after investigation the director determines that the applicant is
eligible for a facility sports wagering license under this chapter, the director shall issue the
initial facility sports wagering license, at which time the temporary license terminates. The
initial facility sports wagering license is valid for 4 years from the date that the temporary
license was issued by the director for an applicant that applied for an initial license prior to
September 1, 2024 and for one year from the date that the temporary license was issued by
the director for an applicant that applied for an initial license on or after September 1, 2024.
Sports wagering conducted under authority of a temporary license must comply with the
facility operator's house rules adopted under section 1211.
Sec. 4. 8 MRSA §1207, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is amended
to read:
4. Fees. The fee for an initial or renewed mobile sports wagering license issued prior
to September 1, 2024 is $200,000 and for an initial or renewed mobile sports wagering
license issued on or after September 1, 2024 is $50,000. The fee must be retained by the
director for the costs of administering this chapter. In addition to the license fee, the
director may charge a processing fee for an initial or renewed license in an amount equal
to the projected cost of processing the application and performing any background
investigations. If the actual cost exceeds the projected cost, an additional fee may be
charged to meet the actual cost. If the projected cost exceeds the actual cost, the difference
may be refunded to the applicant or licensee.
Sec. 5. 8 MRSA §1207, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is amended
to read:
5. Term of license.
under this section prior to September 1, 2024 is valid for 4 years and a license granted or
renewed under this section on or after September 1, 2024 is valid for one year unless sooner
revoked by the director or the commissioner under section 1205.
Sec. 6. 8 MRSA §1207, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is amended
to read:
6. Temporary license.
with the application a request for a temporary license. A request for a temporary license
must include the initial license fee of $200,000 under subsection 4. If the director
determines that the applicant is qualified under subsection 2, meets the requirements
established by rule for a temporary license and has paid the initial license fee and the
director is not aware of any reason the applicant is ineligible for a license under this section,
the director may issue a temporary mobile sports wagering license. A temporary license
issued under this subsection is valid for one year the length of the term of the license under
subsection 5 or until a final determination on the mobile sports wagering license application
is made, whichever is sooner. If after investigation the director determines that the
applicant is eligible for a mobile sports wagering license under this chapter, the director
shall issue the initial mobile sports wagering license, at which time the temporary license
terminates. The initial mobile sports wagering license is valid for 4 years from the date
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initial license prior to September 1, 2024 and for one year from the date that the temporary
license was issued by the director for an applicant that applied for an initial license on or
after September 1, 2024. Sports wagering conducted under authority of a temporary license
must comply with the mobile operator's house rules adopted under section 1211.
Sec. 7. 8 MRSA §1208, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is amended
to read:
4. Fees.
1, 2024 is $40,000 and for an initial or renewed supplier license issued on or after
September 1, 2024 is $10,000. The fee must be retained by the director for the costs of
administering this chapter. In addition to the license fee, the director may charge a
processing fee for an initial or renewed license in an amount equal to the projected cost of
processing the application and performing any background investigations. If the actual
cost exceeds the projected cost, an additional fee may be charged to meet the actual cost.
If the projected cost exceeds the actual cost, the difference may be refunded to the applicant
or licensee.
Sec. 8. 8 MRSA §1208, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is amended
to read:
5. Term of license.
under this section prior to September 1, 2024 is valid for 4 years and a license granted or
renewed under this section on or after September 1, 2024 is valid for one year unless sooner
revoked by the director or the commissioner under section 1205.
Sec. 9. 8 MRSA §1208, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is amended
to read:
6. Temporary license.
application a request for a temporary license. A request for a temporary license must
include the initial license fee of $40,000 under subsection 4. If the director determines that
the applicant is qualified under subsection 2 1, meets the requirements established by rule
for a temporary license and has paid the initial license fee and the director is not aware of
any reason the applicant is ineligible for a license under this section, the director may issue
a temporary supplier license. A temporary license issued under this subsection is valid for
one year the length of the term of the license under subsection 5 or until a final
determination on the supplier license application is made, whichever is sooner. If after
investigation the director determines that the applicant is eligible for a supplier license
under this chapter, the director shall issue the initial supplier license, at which time the
temporary license terminates. The initial supplier license is valid for 4 years from the date
that the temporary license was issued by the director for an applicant that applied for an
initial license prior to September 1, 2024 and for one year from the date that the temporary
license was issued by the director for an applicant that applied for an initial license on or
after September 1, 2024.
Sec. 10. 8 MRSA §1209, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is
amended to read:
4. Fees.
September 1, 2024 is $40,000 and for an initial or renewed management services license
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for the costs of administering this chapter. In addition to the license fee, the director may
charge a processing fee for an initial or renewed license in an amount equal to the projected
cost of processing the application and performing any background investigations. If the
actual cost exceeds the projected cost, an additional fee may be charged to meet the actual
cost. If the projected cost exceeds the actual cost, the difference may be refunded to the
applicant or licensee.
Sec. 11. 8 MRSA §1209, sub-§5, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is
amended to read:
5. Term of license.
under this section prior to September 1, 2024 is valid for 4 years and a license granted or
renewed under this section on or after September 1, 2024 is valid for one year unless sooner
revoked by the director or the commissioner under section 1205.
Sec. 12. 8 MRSA §1209, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 681, Pt. J, §6, is
amended to read:
6. Temporary license.
with the application a request for a temporary license. A request for a temporary license
must include the initial license fee of $40,000 under subsection 4. If the director determines
that the applicant is qualified under subsection 1, meets the requirements established by
rule for a temporary license and has paid the initial license fee and the director is not aware
of any reason the applicant is ineligible for a license under this section, the director may
issue a temporary management services license. A temporary license issued under this
subsection is valid for one year the length of the term of the license under subsection 5 or
until a final determination on the management services license application is made,
whichever is sooner. If after investigation the director determines that the applicant is
eligible for a management services license under this chapter, the director shall issue the
initial management services license, at which time the temporary license terminates. The
initial management services license is valid for 4 years from the date that the temporary
license was issued by the director for an applicant that applied for an initial license prior to
September 1, 2024 and for one year from the date that the temporary license was issued by
the director for an applicant that applied for an initial license on or after September 1, 2024.