1. A. A facility shall establish a responsible gaming plan that includes at least the following elements:

   1. (1) Goals;
   2. (2) Procedures and deadlines for implementation;
   3. (3) Identification of facility personnel responsible for implementation;
   4. (4) Responsibilities of facility personnel identified as responsible for implementation;
   5. (5) Training for facility personnel on problem gambling;

   6. (6) Means of educating players about:

      1. (a) Problem gambling; and
      2. (b) Problem gambling treatment resources, including treatment and prevention programs;
   7. (7) Placement of responsible gambling awareness materials in the facility; and
   8. (8) Any other element required by the Commission.
2. B. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission the responsible gaming plan required under §A of this regulation for review and approval.
3. C. A facility operator shall submit any amendments to a facility’s responsible gaming plan to the Commission prior to implementation.
4. D. A facility operator shall submit to the Commission an annual report describing the operation of the facility’s responsible gaming plan.

Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§12-301.1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulation .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)