1. A. An individual who is required to provide personal and background information under this chapter shall provide a statement that irrevocably gives consent to the Commission, the SWARC, and persons authorized by the Commission to:

   1. (1) Verify all information provided in all documents or forms submitted to the Commission or the SWARC; and
   2. (2) Conduct a background investigation of the individual.

2. B. A person who is required to provide information under this chapter shall:

   1. (1) As applicable, execute these forms:

      1. (a) An irrevocable Acknowledgment and Disclosure;
      2. (b) Affidavit of Representative of Applicant;
      3. (c) An Irrevocable Authorization for Release of Information;
      4. (d) Certificate of Business Relationship; and
      5. (e) Any other release or authorization required by the Commission to investigate the qualifications of the applicant; and

   2. (2) Authorize the Commission and, if appropriate, the SWARC, to have access to any and all information in the custody of any other jurisdiction about the person, including:

      1. (a) Information the person provided to the jurisdiction while being investigated for a gaming or sports wagering-related license or qualification;
      2. (b) Information that the jurisdiction obtained while investigating the person for a gaming or sports wagering-related license or qualification; and
      3. (c) Any other information about the person pertaining to the person’s license or qualifications related to gaming or sports wagering in another jurisdiction.

Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1A-02, 9-1A-04, 9-1A-07, 9-1A-08, 9-1A-20, 9-1A-25, and 9-1E-01—9-1E-15; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.14 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 5, 2021 (48:18 Md. R. 690); adopted permanently effective January 13, 2022 (49:1 Md. R. 16)

Regulation .10C adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)

Regulation .14 amended as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); amended permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)