R 432.716 Reasons for investigation of, or disciplinary action against, licensee; hearing procedure.

Rule 716. (1) The board may initiate an investigation or a disciplinary action, or both, against a licensee if the board has reason to believe that at least 1 of the following applies: (a) The licensee is not maintaining suitability for licensure as provided by the act. (b) The licensee is not complying with licensure conditions. (c) The licensee is not complying with all laws, rules, orders, and resolutions. (2) Before initiating disciplinary proceedings, the board must give notice and an opportunity to show compliance under section 92 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.292. (3) A sports betting operator is responsible for the conduct of any licensee it uses to conduct internet sports betting wagering under the act. A sports betting supplier is also responsible for its conduct under the act and these rules. Any violation of the act or these rules by the sports betting operator in which the sports betting supplier participated in the action is also considered a violation by the sports betting supplier, and the board may hold both, or either, accountable for the violation. (4) The board may initiate a disciplinary proceeding by designating a member or the executive director to conduct a hearing or by initiating proceedings with the appropriate state agency under the contested case provisions of chapter 4 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.271 to 24.288, and the rules promulgated under that chapter.