R 432.21202 Qualification requirements.

Rule 202. (1) Each applicant applying for a gaming license who has not previously qualified shall first submit qualification information as required by the bureau. (2) Except as provided in the act, each applicant shall provide proof that its bylaws, constitution, articles of incorporation, or the bylaws or constitution of its parent organization include a statement of dissolution. The statement of dissolution shall state that all assets of the qualifying organization remaining upon dissolution, after satisfying its debts, be distributed to the local government or another nonprofit organization. (3) The bureau, at its discretion, may require a previously qualified organization to submit updated qualification information to assure the organization's continued eligibility under the act. (4) In addition to the requirements of the act, the commissioner shall consider certain factors when determining if an applicant or licensee qualifies as a "branch," "lodge," or "chapter." These include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Charter or similar document issued by the national or state organization upon acceptance as a branch, lodge, or chapter. (b) Conditions established by the national or state organization for the revocation or suspension of the charter or relationship. (c) Dues or financial support submitted to the national or state organization by the branch, lodge, or chapter. (d) Degree of control exerted by the national or state organization over the activities of the branch, lodge, or chapter. (e) Oversight and control provided by the national or state organization over the financial affairs of the branch, lodge, or chapter, including the audit of financial records of the branch, lodge, or chapter. (f) Standard bylaws adopted by the branch, lodge, or chapter or bylaws submitted to the national or state organization for approval. (g) Appointed or elected officers of the branch, lodge, or chapter who are responsible for the activities of the branch, lodge, or chapter. (h) Ability of the branch, lodge, or chapter to influence activities (normally demonstrated by voting privileges) at the state or national level.