1. (a) A certificate holder or vendor shall conduct:

   1. (1) background checks on newly hired employees engaged in activities related to the conducting of sports wagering; and

   2. (2) annual background checks on all existing employees engaged in activities related to the conducting of sports wagering.

      A background check conducted under this section must include a search for criminal history and any charges or convictions involving corruption or manipulation of sporting events and any association with organized crime.

2. (b) A person may not obtain any of the following required for conducting business under this article unless the person meets the suitability requirements determined by the commission:

   1. (1) A vendor's license.
   2. (2) A sports wagering service provider license.
   3. (3) A supplier's license.
   4. (4) An occupational license.

As added by P.L.293-2019, SEC.43.