Communications technology
Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100, sec. 4
(a)
- (1) Before installing or permitting the installation or use of any communications technology, the book shall notify the Arkansas Racing Commission in writing of the location and number or other identifier of each communications technology and shall obtain the written approval of the commission for each communications technology.
- (2) The commission may condition the approval in any manner the commission considers appropriate.
(b)
- (1) Before a book accepts any wagering communications, the book must obtain the written approval of the commission to accept such wagering communications and wagering instructions, and thereafter use only the communications technology approved for that purpose.
- (2) The book must obtain written permission from the commission for any substantive changes to the communications technology.
(c)
- (1) As a condition to the granting of the privilege of using communications technology upon the licensed premises, the book shall be deemed to have consented to the authority of the commission to require the immediate removal of any communications technology from the licensed premises at any time without prior notice of hearing.
- (2) After any such removal, the book or the call center may request a hearing before the commission as to whether or not circumstances may warrant the permanent revocation of the privilege of having communications technology upon the premises.
- (d) Upon the request of the commission, a book shall provide a written consent for the commission to examine and copy the records of any telephone, telegraph, or other communications company or utility that pertain to the operation of the book or the call center.