11 CSR 45-4.030
Application for Class A or Class B License
PURPOSE: This rule establishes applications.
(1) License application shall be made on a
form obtained from the commission. Each
Class A or Class B license applicant must submit the Riverboat Gaming Application Form
for itself, a Key Person and License Level I
Application for each individual key person
associated with the application and a Key
Business Entity Riverboat Application Form
for each key business entity associated with
the applicant. The applicant must also submit
Personal Disclosure Form II for any other person or entity (other than occupational
licensees) associated with the applicant in any
way, who is required by the commission or the
director to execute such forms, which forms
shall become part of the Class A or Class B
application along with the key person/key
business entity forms. A copy of all necessary
forms is available for public inspection at the
offices of the commission and online at the
commission’s website.
(2) For a Class A or Class B license an applicant must disclose on an application form
obtained from the commission at a minimum—
(A) The applicant’s full name, telephone
number, and the type of organizational structure under which the organization operates,
including, without limitation, whether the
applicant is an operating company or a holding
company, identification of key persons/key
business entities, including identification of
chief administrative officers, the background
and skills of applicant and key persons;
(B) The business address and telephone
number of the organization and all former
addresses within ten (10) years, and all
addresses of subsidiary or parent corporations;
(C) The name, address, and telephone
number of applicant’s registered agents, legal
representatives, accounting representatives,
banking and financial representatives, underwriters, and custodian of records in Missouri
and elsewhere;
(D) Information on the ability of applicant
and key persons/key business entities to conduct gaming operations;
(E) If the applicant is an individual, the
license application must disclose—
1. The applicant’s legal name and
address and all former addresses within ten
(10) years;
2. Whether the applicant is a United
States citizen;
3. Any aliases or business names which
have ever been or are being used by the applicant; and
4. Copies of state and federal tax returns
for the past five (5) years;
(F) If the applicant is a corporation, the
applicant must disclose on the application—
1. The applicant’s full corporate name
and any trade names or fictitious names used
by the applicant in this or any other jurisdiction;
2. The jurisdiction and date of incorporation;
3. The date the applicant commenced
doing business in Missouri, if any, and if the
applicant is incorporated in any jurisdiction
other than Missouri, a copy of the applicant’s
certificate or authority to do business in
Missouri;
4. Copies of each of the following:
A. Articles of Incorporation;
B. Bylaws and all bylaw amendments;
C. Federal corporate tax returns for
the past five (5) years;
D. State corporate tax returns for the
past five (5) years; and
E. The applicant’s most current annual report, which shall include audited financial statements;
5. To the extent not disclosed in any
document required to be submitted, the applicant’s Federal Employer Identification
Number (FEIN), and all tax identification
numbers including, without limitation: sales
tax number, employer withholding tax number, and corporate income tax number;
6. The location and custodian of the
applicant’s business records;
7. A statement of the general nature of
applicant’s business;
8. Whether the applicant is publicly held
as defined by the rules of the Securities and
Exchange Commission;
9. All the classes of stock authorized by
the Articles of Incorporation. As to each
class, the applicant shall disclose—
A. The number of shares authorized;
B. The number of shares issued;
C. The number of shares outstanding;
D. The par value of each share;
E. The issue price of each share;
F. The current market price of each
share;
G. The number of shareholders currently listed on the corporate books; and
H. The terms, rights, privileges, and
other information each class of stock possesses;
10. If the applicant has any other obligations or securities authorized or outstanding
which bear voting rights either absolutely or
upon any contingency, together with the
nature of the obligations. In addition, the following shall be disclosed for each obligation:
A. The face or par value;
B. The number of units authorized;
C. The number of units outstanding;
and
D. Any conditions upon which the
units may be voted;
11. The names in alphabetical order and
addresses of the directors. As to each director, the following information shall be included: the number of shares held of record as of
the application date—
A. If the director owns no shares, the
application shall so state; and
B. Ownership of shares shall include
beneficial owners of the stocks or certificates
or other evidence of ownership in such organization, may become the owner or holder,
directly or indirectly, of any such shares of
stocks or certificates or other evidence of
ownership;
12. The names, in alphabetical order,
and addresses of the officers of the applicant.
The following information shall be included
for each officer: the number of shares held on
record as of the application date—
A. If the officer owns no shares, the
application shall so state; and
B. Ownership of shares shall include
beneficial owners. Beneficial ownership
includes, but is not limited to, record ownership and:
(I) Stock or other ownership in one
(1) or more entities in a chain of parent and
subsidiary or affiliated entities, any one (1) of
which participates in the capital or profits of
a licensee, regardless of the percentage of
ownership involved; or
(II) Any interest which entitles a
person to benefits substantially equivalent to
ownership by reason of any contract, understanding, relationship, agreement, or other
arrangement even though the person is not the
record owner. Unless there are special circumstances, securities held by an individual’s
spouse or relatives, including children, living
in the home, who are beneficially owned by
the individual;
13. The names, in alphabetical order,
and addresses of each record stockholder of
the corporation. Stockholder shall mean
record owners or beneficial owners (as
defined in (2)(F)12.B. above) of the stocks or
certificates or other evidence of ownership in
such organization, may become the owner or
holder, directly or indirectly, of any such
shares of stocks or certificates or other evidence of ownership. The applicant shall also
include a percentage of the voting shares of
stock owned by each record stockholder. If
the applicant is publicly held and shares of
stock are held in street name by a nominee,
an agent or trust, the applicant shall render
maximum assistance to the commission,
upon its request, to determine the beneficial
ownership of the shares of stock;
14. Each jurisdiction for which the corporation has met filing and disclosure
requirements of state securities registration
and filing laws, the Securities Act of 1933 or
the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. The
applicant shall include the most recent registration statement and annual report filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission and
each state in which the corporation has registered or filed the report.
A. If the applicant has not registered
or filed any statements with the Commissioner
of Securities of the Secretary of State of
Missouri, the applicant must state the reason
the filing has not been made, including specific reference to the exemption or exception
upon which the applicant relies for not filing
with the Commissioner of Securities of the
Secretary of State of Missouri; and
B. If the applicant has filed with the
Commissioner of Securities of the Secretary
of State of Missouri, copies of all filings
beginning with the most recent, up to and
including the first statement filed or for the
past five (5) years, whichever is shorter, shall
be included with the application;
15. The name and address of any previous owners (within five (5) years) of the
applicant, together with the previous owner’s
FEIN and all applicable tax numbers; and
16. All documents concerning transfer
of ownership (within five (5) years), a list of
assets, the purchase price, the date of purchase, and any agreements for the purchase
of assets by and between the applicant and
any previous owner or successor;
(G) If the applicant is an organization other
than a corporation, the following information
must be disclosed:
1. The applicant’s full name including
any trade names or fictitious names currently
in use by the applicant in Missouri or any
other jurisdiction;
2. The jurisdiction in which the applicant is organized;
3. Copies of any written agreement,
constitution, or other document creating or
governing the applicant’s organization, powers of organization;
4. The date the applicant commenced
doing business in Missouri—
A. If the applicant is organized under
laws other than Missouri law, a copy of the
authorization of the state of Missouri to do
business in Missouri; and
B. If no authorization to do business
in Missouri has been obtained, the applicant
must state the reason the authorization has
not been obtained;
5. The applicant’s federal and state tax
returns for the past five (5) years;
6. The general nature of the applicant’s
business;
7. The names, in alphabetical order, and
addresses of each partner, officer, or other
person having or sharing policy-making
authority. As to each such person, the applicant must disclose the nature and extent of
any ownership interest.
A. Ownership interest shall include
any beneficial owner. Beneficial ownership
includes, but is not limited to, record ownership and:
(I) Stock or other ownership in one
(1) or more entities in a chain of parent and
subsidiary or affiliated entities, any one (1) of
which participates in the capital or profits of
a licensee, regardless of the percentage of
ownership involved; or
(II) Any interest which entitles a
person to benefits substantially equivalent to
ownership by reason of any contract, understanding, relationship, agreement, or other
arrangement even though the person is not the
record owner. Unless there are special circumstances, securities held by an individual’s
spouse or relatives, including children, living
in the home, who are beneficially owned by
the individual.
B. Any voting interest, whether absolute or contingent, and the terms upon which
the interest may be voted;
8. The names, in alphabetical order, and
addresses of any individual or other entity
who holds a record or beneficial ownership.
Beneficial ownership includes, but is not limited to, record ownership and: 1) Stock or
other ownership in one (1) or more entities in
a chain of parent and subsidiary or affiliated
entities, any one (1) of which participates in
the capital or profits of a licensee, regardless
of the percentage of ownership involved; or
2) Any interest which entitles a person to
benefits substantially equivalent to ownership
by reason of any contract, understanding,
relationship, agreement, or other arrangement even though the person is not the record
owner. Unless there are special circumstances, securities held by an individual’s
spouse or relatives, including children, living
in the home, who are beneficially owned by
the individual. The following information
shall be given concerning each individual:
A. The nature of the ownership interest;
B. Whether the ownership interest
carries a vote and the terms upon which the
interest may be voted; and
C. The percentage of ownership;
(H) Whether the applicant is directly or
indirectly controlled to any extent or in any
manner by another individual or entity. If so,
the applicant must disclose the identity of the
controlling entity and a description of the
nature and extent of the control. If the controlling entity is not an individual, the information required by this rule for the corporation, partnership or other organization controlling the applicant must be disclosed;
(I) Any agreements or understandings
which the applicant or any individual or entity identified in this rule has entered into
regarding operation of gambling games. If
the agreement or understanding is written, a
copy of the agreement must accompany the
application. If the agreement or understanding is oral, the terms shall be reduced to writing and must accompany the application.
Should the agreement or understanding be
contingent in nature, the applicant shall disclose the nature of the contingency;
(J) Any agreements or understandings
which the applicant has entered into for the
payment of fees, rents, salaries, or other
compensation by the applicant or to the applicant. If the agreements or understandings are
written, copies of the written documents must
accompany the application. If the agreement
or understanding is oral, the terms shall be
reduced to writing and must accompany the
application. Should the agreement or understanding be contingent in nature, the applicant shall disclose the nature of the contingency;
(K) Whether applicant or parent company,
if applicant is a subsidiary, or any key person/key business entity currently holds or has
ever held a license or permit issued by a governmental authority to own or operate a gaming facility or conduct any aspect of gambling. If the applicant, parent company, or
key person/key business entity has held or
holds a license or permit, the following must
be disclosed:
1. The identity of the license or permit
holder;
2. The jurisdiction issuing the license or
permit;
3. The nature of the license or permit;
and
4. The dates of issuance and termination, if any;
(L) Whether any person currently serving,
or any person who has within the past two (2)
years served, as a member of the commission, an employee of the commission, a
member of the general assembly, or as an
elected or appointed official of the state, or of
any city or county in Missouri in which the
licensing of excursion gambling boats has
been approved, has any ownership interest in
applicant;
(M) The applicant must disclose names
and titles of all public officials, or officers of
any unit of government, and relatives of the
public officials or officers who, directly or
indirectly, own any financial interest in, have
any beneficial interest in, or the creditors of,
or hold any debt instrument issued by, or hold
and have any interest in any contractual service relationship with applicant;
(N) The applicant must disclose all political contributions, loans, donations, or other
payments of one hundred dollars ($100) or
more, applicant has made directly or indirectly to any candidate or officeholder, within
five (5) years prior to application; and
(O) The applicant shall provide a detailed
itemized summary of all income received and
expenses incurred relating to the preparation
of the application for a Class A or Class B
license. The summary shall include the
source of income and the amount paid, the
recipient, and a brief description of goods or
services purchased. The summary shall be
updated by the applicant periodically
throughout the application process.
(3) If the “applicant” as used in this rule shall
include the controlling individual or entity, is
directly or indirectly controlled by another
individual or entity, the applicant must disclose with respect to applicant and all key
persons—
(A) Whether the individual or entity has
been charged, convicted, or both, or entered
a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or forfeited bail concerning any charge in any criminal
proceeding, and whether or not a sentence
was imposed. If any individual or entity has
been so charged, convicted, or both, the
applicant must disclose—
1. The date charged, convicted, or both,
or entry of judgment;
2. Arresting agency and prosecuting
agency;
3. The court;
4. The case number;
5. The offense of which charged or convicted;
6. If convicted, whether by plea or finding of a judge or jury; and
7. If convicted, the sentence imposed, if
any;
(B) Whether any individual or entity has
been a party in a civil proceeding in which
s/he has been alleged to have engaged in any
unfair or anti-competitive business practice, a
securities violation or false or misleading
advertising. If any individual or entity has
been a party to the civil proceeding, the
applicant must provide:
1. The date of commencement of the
proceeding;
2. The court and location;
3. The circumstances;
4. The date of any resolution including
settlements;
5. The terms of any settlement;
6. The result of any trial; and
7. The result of any appeal;
(C) Whether any individual or entity has
ever applied for, withdrawn, had a gambling,
or other business or professional license or
permit revoked, suspended, restricted, denied
or the renewal of the license denied, or has
been a party in any proceeding to do so. If
any applicant or entity has been involved in a
proceeding, the applicant must disclose—
1. The licensing authority;
2. The date of commencement;
3. The circumstances;
4. The date of decision; and
5. The result;
(D) Whether any individual or entity has
been accused in an administrative or judicial
proceeding of the violation of a statute or rule
relating to unfair labor practices, discrimination, or gambling. If any individual or entity
has been involved in any proceeding, the
applicant must disclose—
1. The date of commencement;
2. The forum;
3. The circumstances;
4. The date of any decision; and
5. The result;
(E) Whether any individual or entity has
commenced an administrative or judicial
action against a government regulator of gambling. If so, the applicant must disclose—
1. The date of commencement;
2. The forum;
3. The circumstances;
4. The date of any decision; and
5. The result;
(F) Whether any individual or entity has
been the subject of voluntary or involuntary
bankruptcy proceeding or has ever been
involved in any formal process to adjust,
defer, suspend, or otherwise work out payment of any debt. If so, the applicant must
disclose—
1. The date of commencement;
2. The forum;
3. The case number;
4. The circumstances;
5. The date of decision; and
6. The result;
(G) Whether any individual or entity has
failed to satisfy any judgment, decree or
order of any administrative or judicial tribunal. If so, the applicant must disclose—
1. The date; and
2. The circumstances surrounding the
failure;
(H) Whether any individual or entity has
been delinquent in filing a tax report required
or remitting a tax imposed by any government
or has been served with a complaint or other
notice regarding delinquency or a dispute
over filings concerning any payment of tax to
any government. If so, the applicant must disclose—
1. The taxing agency and location;
2. The amount and type of tax;
3. The date the filing or tax report was
required;
4. The date the filing or remission was
accomplished; and
5. The complete circumstances surrounding the delinquent filing or remission;
and
(I) Whether any individual suffers from a
current addiction to a controlled substance. If
so, the applicant must disclose the circumstances.
(4) If the applicant is directly or indirectly
controlled by another individual or entity, this
must be disclosed. “Applicant” as used in this
rule shall include the controlling individual
or entity.
(5) If an individual, the applicant must disclose all businesses in which applicant, applicant’s spouse or applicant’s children have an
equity interest.
(6) If the applicant is a corporation, partnership, other business entity or individual, the
applicant must disclose all other corporations, partnerships, or business entities in
which it has an equity interest including state
of incorporation or registration, if applicable.
This information need not be provided by a
corporation, partnership, or business entity
that has a pending registration statement filed
with the Federal Securities and Exchange
Commission.
(7) An applicant for a Class A or Class B
license must disclose all financial interests
that any officer, director, or significant shareholder (defined as having an ownership interest in the applicant of five percent (5%) or
more) has in any entity involved in gambling.
The financial interests shall include all direct
and indirect interests.
(8) The financial interests of each individual
disclosed under this rule shall be set forth
separately and shall include:
(A) The entity in which the financial interest exists;
(B) The nature of the financial interests;
(C) The amount of capital investment; and
(D) Actual returns for the past five (5)
years.
(9) Applicants must disclose all improvements and equipment, including:
(A) A complete description of each gambling boat including:
1. The extent the boat recreates boats
that are significant to Missouri’s riverboat
history and if it is a cruising or continuously
docked boat;
2. The complete layout of the boat;
3. The gambling games for which the
boat is designed;
4. The capacity of the boat;
5. The proposed location and configuration of gaming and non-gaming areas;
6. The proposed location and configuration of concessions including food and beverage service and Missouri theme gift shop;
7. The number and location of men’s
and women’s restrooms;
8. A description of improvements and
equipment for security purposes; and
9. A description of disabled persons’
access; and
(B) A complete description of the docking
area including: a description of improvements
and proposed use—
1. An address of the facility, its size, and
geographical location, including reference to
county and municipal boundaries;
2. A site map which reflects current and
proposed highways and streets adjacent to the
facility;
3. A description of parking, including
all of the following information:
A. A detailed description of access to
parking from surrounding streets and highways;
B. The number of parking spaces
available;
C. A description of any parking other
than public parking and its location;
D. A description of the road surface
on the parking area;
E. The distance between the parking
area(s) and the dock facility;
F. A road map of the area showing the
relationship of parking to surrounding streets
and highways. The requirements of this part
may be included on the site map required by
subparagraph (1)(B)1.B. of this rule; and
G. A description of security plans
including attendants, lights, phones, and
emergency auto service;
4. A description of access of the facility
to public transportation, specifics of the type
of transportation and schedules, road maps of
area indicating pickup and drop-off points.
The requirements of this part may be included on the site map required in subparagraph
(1)(B)1.B. of this rule;
5. A description of the overnight accommodations for the public including:
A. The number of hotel/motel rooms;
B. The number of campgrounds, if
any; and
C. The distance from other population centers to the facility for all population
centers from which the applicant expects to
draw patrons;
6. A description of the public access to
the community surrounding the proposed
facility including air service, train service,
and highways; and
7. A schedule of excursions or, if appropriate, a schedule of continuously docked
excursions.
(10) With regard to the development of its
gambling facility, applicants must disclose—
(A) The total cost of construction of the
facility or any modifications of an existing
facility, distinguishing between fixed costs
and projections;
(B) Separate identification of the following
costs, if applicable, distinguishing between
fixed costs and projections:
1. Facility design;
2. Land acquisition;
3. Site preparation;
4. Improvements and equipment;
5. Interim financing;
6. Permanent financing; and
7.
Organization,
administrative,
accounting, and legal;
(C) Documentation of fixed costs;
(D) The schedule for construction, if any,
of the facility or any modifications to an
existing facility including estimated completion date—
1. Provide an estimated time schedule
for construction, including how long after
licensure will the proposed project be fully
operational. Show the number of months
after the license is granted that each of the
following activities will commence and be
completed:
A. Solicitation of bids;
B. Award of construction contract(s);
C. Construction commencement;
D. Completion of construction;
E. Occupancy of new facility or
space;
F. Training of staff; and
G. Commission check and inspection
of facility for public and gambling readiness;
2. With respect to the solicitation of
bids, awarding of construction contracts,
commencement of construction and completion of construction, provide an itemized
timetable for the components of the construction program listed here:
A. Construction of dock facilities;
B. Land clearing;
C. Site preparation and grading;
D. Landscaping; and
E. Other (specify); and
3. The applicant’s plans must meet the fire
safety requirements of the state fire marshal.
Applicants shall attach a letter from the state
fire marshal stating tentative approval;
(E) Schematic drawings;
(F) Copies of any contracts with and performance bonds for each of the following:
1. Architect or other design professional;
2. Project engineer;
3. Construction engineer;
4. Contractors and subcontractors; and
5. The equipment procurement personnel; and
(G) Evidence of acquisition or lease of the
site by applicant. If the site is not owned
or currently leased by the applicant, the
applicant must disclose the plans for the
acquisition or lease or other use of the site.
(11) If the “applicant” as used in this rule
shall include the controlling individual or
entity, is directly or indirectly controlled by
another individual or entity, an applicant for
a Class A or Class B license must disclose
the following with regard to financial
resources:
(A) Most recent audited financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles; and
(B) Equity and debt sources of funds to
develop and operate each riverboat gambling
operation for which the license is requested:
1. For each source of equity contribution, the following information must be
included:
A. Identification of the source;
B. The amount;
C. The form;
D. Method of payment;
E. The nature and amount of present
commitment; and
F. Documentation;
2. For each source of debt contribution,
the following information must be provided:
A. Identification of the source;
B. The amount;
C. Terms of the debt;
D. Collateral, if any;
E. Identity of guarantors, if any;
F. Nature and amount of commitments; and
G. Documentation; and
3. If the applicant anticipates obtaining
further equity or debt contributions, the
applicant must disclose the plans for obtaining commitments;
(C) Identification and description of
sources of additional funds, if needed, due to
cost overruns, nonreceipt of expected equity
or debt funds, failure to achieve projected
revenues, or other cause; and
(D) An applicant for a Class A or Class B
license must disclose the following with
regard to bank accounts:
1. The name and address of all banking
institutions or depositories holding funds of
the applicant;
2. Corresponding account numbers for
each account;
3. The name and address of the responsible bank officer; and
4. All authorized signatures for the
deposit and withdrawal of funds.
(12) The applicant for a Class A or Class B
license must disclose its financial projections
for the developmental period and for the first
two (2) years of the conducting of excursions,
including all related assumptions and anticipated impact of competition from other riverboats licensed in Missouri and other neighboring states.
(13) The applicant for a Class A or Class B
license must disclose any lease with a home
dock city or county.
(14) The applicant for a Class A or Class B
license must disclose any resolution adopted
by the city or county where operations will be
located, supporting the docking and landbased economic development or impact plan
of the applicant.
(15) An applicant for a Class A or Class B
license must disclose with regard to governmental agencies—
(A) The street and highway improvements
necessary to insure adequate access to applicant’s facility and the cost of improvements,
status, likelihood of completion and estimated
date;
(B) The sewer, water and other public utility improvements necessary to serve applicant’s facility and the cost of improvements,
status, likelihood of completion and estimated
date;
(C) If the applicant has obtained or must
obtain any required governmental improvements for its development, ownership, or
operation by the applicant or any other entity,
the following must be disclosed:
1. If the approvals have been obtained—
A. A description of the approval, unit
of government, date and documentation;
B. Whether public hearings were held
and if they were, the dates and locations of
the hearings. If hearings were not held, the
applicant must explain the reason; and
C. Whether the unit of government
conditioned its approval and, if so, the conditions imposed, including documentation; and
2. As to any approvals from governmental units which remain to be obtained—
A. A description of the approval;
B. The governmental unit which must
approve;
C. The status;
D. The likelihood of approval; and
E. The estimated date of approval;
(D) Whether an environmental assessment
of the facility has been or will be prepared—
1. If so, the applicant must disclose its
status and the governmental unit with jurisdiction; and
2. The applicant must provide a copy of
any assessment to the commission;
(E) Whether an environmental impact
statement is required for applicant’s facility—
1. If so, the applicant must disclose its
status and the governmental unit with jurisdiction; and
2. The applicant must provide the commission with a copy of any statement; and
(F) Whether the applicant is in compliance
with all statutes, charter provisions, ordinances and regulations pertaining to the
development, ownership, and operation of its
facility. If the applicant is not in compliance,
the following information must be disclosed:
1. The reasons why the applicant is not
in compliance; and
2. The plans for compliance or exemption from any such requirements.
(16) An applicant for a Class A or Class B
license must disclose each of the following
for the development and ownership of the
proposed facility:
(A) A description of the applicant’s management plan including:
1. A budget;
2. Identification of management personnel by function;
3. Job descriptions for each position;
4. Qualifications for each position; and
5. A copy of the organizational chart;
(B) Management personnel to the extent
known, including the following information
for each person:
1. Legal name, including any alias(es)
or previous names;
2. Current residence and business
addresses and telephone numbers;
3. Qualifications and experience in the
following areas:
A. General business;
B. Real estate development;
C. Construction;
D. Marketing promotion and advertising;
E. Financing and accounting;
F. Gambling operations; and
G. Security; and
4. A description of the terms and conditions of employment, including a copy of any
employment agreements;
(C) The following information, to the
extent known, must be provided for each consultant or other contractor who has provided
or will provide management related services
to the applicant:
1. Full name including any alias(es) or
previous names;
2. Current residence and business
addresses and telephone numbers;
3. Nature of the services provided or to
be provided;
4. Qualifications and experience of the
consultant or contractor; and
5. Description of the terms and conditions of any agreement including a copy of
the agreement;
(D) A description of the applicant’s security plan in compliance with 11 CSR 45-7.120,
including:
1. Number and development/deployment of security personnel used by the applicant during the excursions, security staff levels, and deployment at other times;
2. Specific security plans;
3. Specific plans to discover persons to
be excluded;
4. Description of video-monitoring
equipment and its use; and
5. Coordination of security with law
enforcement agencies in the area;
(E) A description of the applicant’s marketing, promotion and advertising plans;
(F) A description of the applicant’s plans
for concessions, including whether the
licensee will operate concessions, and if not,
who will;
(G) A description of training of the applicant’s personnel; and
(H) A description of plans for compliance
with the following:
1. The laws pertaining to discrimination,
equal employment, and affirmative action;
2. Policies regarding recruitment, use
and advancement of women and minorities;
3. Policies with respect to minority contracting;
4. A copy of Equal Opportunity
Statement and Policy of the applicant dated
and signed by the chief executive officer;
5. A copy of an Affirmative Action
Policy Procedures dated and signed by the
chief executive officer; and
6. Identification of the affirmative action
officer including his/her name, title, address,
and telephone number.
(17) An applicant for a Class A or Class B
license must disclose the impact of its gambling facility including:
(A) Economic impact—
1. The employment created and
specifics as to the number of jobs, distinguishing between permanent and temporary,
the type of work, compensation, employer,
and how created;
2. Purchase of goods and services and
specifics as to the amounts and types of purchases, including use of Missouri goods and
services;
3. Public and private investment; and
4. Tax revenues generated;
(B) Ecological impact;
(C) Impact on energy conservation and
development of alternative energy sources;
and
(D) Social impact.
(18) An applicant for a Class A or Class B
license must disclose public support and
opposition, whether by governmental officials
or agencies, private individuals or groups and
must supply documentation for the support or
opposition.
(19) By applying for a license, an applicant
agrees that if granted a license, s/he irrevocably consents and agrees—
(A) To the appointment of a supervisor by
the commission to exercise any powers that
the licensee would have in the conduct of
his/her gaming enterprise in the event the
commission suspends or revokes his/her
license;
(B) To the appointment by the commission,
or its designee, of his/her attorney-in-fact in
the event of a commission Order of
Supervision to exercise any authority of the
licensee or any of its officers or employees
including, but not limited to, the right of the
attorney-in-fact to affix his/her signature to
any document appropriate to the operation
and management of the gaming enterprise;
and
(C) That subsequent change in Missouri
law or of the commission rules may diminish
the value of his/her license to any extent possible.
(20) The applicant shall be responsible to keep
the application current at all times. The applicant shall notify the commission in writing
within ten (10) days of any changes to any
response in the application and this responsibility shall continue throughout any period
during which an application is being considered by the commission. All updates to applications must be submitted by exhibit so that
each affected exhibit is resubmitted with the
updated information and with the date of
resubmission. If any application update is not
made in this manner, the commission may
deem the update not to be effective.
(21) The commission may require an affidavit, signed on behalf of the applicant or
licensee, to be submitted as an addendum to
the application, regarding matters related to
the applicant or licensee or the proposed
operation, including but not limited to, the
involvement of any individual in the proposed
or licensed riverboat gaming operations of
the applicant or licensee.
AUTHORITY: section 313.004, RSMo Supp.
2014, and sections 313.805 and 313.807,
RSMo Supp. 2013.* Emergency rule filed
Sept. 1, 1993, effective Sept. 20, 1993,
expired Jan. 17, 1994. Emergency rule filed
Jan. 5, 1994, effective Jan. 18, 1994, expired
Jan. 30, 1994. Original rule filed Sept. 1,
1993, effective Jan. 31, 1994. Emergency
amendment filed March 2, 1995, effective
March 12, 1995, expired July 9, 1995.
Amended: Filed March 2, 1995, effective
Aug. 30, 1995. Amended: Filed June 25,
1996, effective Feb. 28, 1997. Amended:
Filed Sept. 2, 1997, effective March 30,
1998. Amended: Filed May 13, 1998, effective Oct. 30, 1998. Amended: Filed Oct. 29,
2001, effective May 30, 2002. Amended:
Filed Dec. 3, 2007, effective May 30, 2008.
Amended: Filed Feb. 23, 2011, effective Oct.
30, 2011. Amended: Filed Dec. 5, 2013, effective Aug. 30, 2014. Amended: Filed Aug. 27,
2015, effective March 30, 2016.
*Original authority: 313.004, RSMo 1993, amended 1994;
313.805, RSMo 1991, amended 1993, 1994, 2000, 2008,
2010; and 313.807, RSMo 1991, amended 1993, 2000,
2012.