2106

2106.1

The Office may issue Provisional Sports Wagering Licenses to Operators, Management Service Providers and Suppliers.

2106.2

An Applicant for a Provisional Sports Wagering Licenses shall provide the Office with the following documents and information and complete the following steps:

1. (a) Provide proof of full current licensure for sports wagering, in the same category or equivalent category of license as being applied for in the District, from an Office approved jurisdiction;
2. (b) Provide a copy of the application, including all amendments and updates, submitted to obtain its sports wagering license from an Office approved jurisdiction;
3. (c) Begin the Office's sports wagering license application process;
4. (d) Complete all forms required by the Office;
5. (e) Provide proof that the Applicant has obtained a Basic Business License in the District of Columbia;
6. (f) Provide proof of good standing pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 29-102.08 and a certification that the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the Applicant is current with its District taxes;
7. (g) Comply with the Certified Business Entity requirements for licensure contained in the Act;
8. (h) For a Provisional Class A Operator's License, provide documentation indicating whether the Applicant has entered into a labor peace agreement with each labor organization that is actively engaged in representing or attempting to represent employees in the gaming, hospitality, or food and beverage industries in the District. If the Applicant has not entered into a labor peace agreement as referenced in this paragraph, the Applicant shall provide information showing that it is engaged in good faith negotiations to enter into a labor peace agreement or information showing why it was unable to enter in a labor peace agreement
9. (i) Provide any additional information or documentation required by the Office; and

(j) Pay the non-refundable application fee.

2106.3 An Applicant for a Provisional Sports Wagering License shall agree in writing to the following conditions:

(a) The Provisional Sports Wagering License does not create a right or privilege to continue sports wagering operations if the Applicant's application for a standard sports wagering license is rejected by the Office.

(b) The Office may rescind the Applicant's Provisional Sports Wagering License at any time, with notice to the Applicant, if:

(1) The Office is informed that the suitability of the Applicant may be at issue; and

(2) The Applicant fails to cooperate with the Office in the Office's investigation into the qualifications and suitability of the Applicant for a standard sports wagering license.

2106.4 A Provisional Sports Wagering License shall be valid for a period of up to six (6) months. The Executive Director may extend the Provisional Sports Wagering License period upon a showing of good cause.

2106.5 While operating under a Provisional Sports Wagering License, the licensee shall adhere to all applicable requirements contained in the Act and this chapter.

2106.6 The Applicant must complete the Office's full sports wagering licensing application and meet all requirements prior to being issued a standard sports wagering license.

2106.7 The initial standard license term of the Applicant shall be reduced by the number of days the Applicant held a Provisional Sports Wagering License.

2106.8 A Provisional Sports Wagering License shall expire immediately if the Applicant's application for a standard sports wagering license is denied.

SOURCE Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 6681 (September 22, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 11598 (August 30, 2019).