Priority of Applications

PURPOSE: This rule will establish process for prioritizing applications. (1) The commission shall prioritize the order in which applications are investigated and evaluated by the commission. Factors to be considered in setting the priority shall include the following: (A) The support or opposition of the governing body of the home dock city or county; (B) The availability and suitability of a docking site; (C) The financial resources of the applicant, including the criteria identified in 11 CSR 45-4.080(2)(E); (D) The applicant’s experience in managing a licensed gaming operation; (E) The applicant’s history of regulatory compliance in Missouri and/or other jurisdictions; (F) The economic impact to the state; (G) The economic impact on the home dock city or county and the surrounding region, including competing excursion gambling boats, local businesses, and local governments; (H) The quality and scope of the proposed development; (I) The status of governmental actions required for the facility as identified in 11 CSR 45-4.080(2)(F); and (J) Other factors as the commission deems appropriate. AUTHORITY: sections 313.004 and 313.800– 313.850, RSMo 2000 and Supp. 2001.* 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. Amended: Filed July 24, 2002, effective March 30, 2003. *Original authority: 313.004, RSMo 1993, amended 1994 and 313.800–313.850, RSMo (see Revised Statutes of Missouri, 2000 and Supp. 2001).