1. A. Local Zoning Laws.

   1. (1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, a sports wagering facility is subject to local zoning laws.

   2. (2) The use of a facility for sports wagering is not required to be submitted to, or approved by, a county or municipal zoning board, authority, or unit if, on May 18, 2021, it was properly zoned and operating:

      1. (a) A video lottery facility;
      2. (b) Pari–mutuel betting on horse racing; or
      3. (c) Electronic bingo or electronic tip jar machines.

2. B. A sports wagering facility licensee shall:

   1. (1) Comply with all State and federal data security laws; and
   2. (2) Maintain all sports wagering data securely for at least 5 years from date of licensure or most recent renewal.
3. C. A sports wagering facility shall conduct wagering only during the hours approved by the Commission.
4. D. Except as provided in Regulation .10 of this chapter, after prior written notification to, and approval by, the Commission, a sports wagering facility licensee may contract with a sports wagering facility operator licensee to operate its sports wagering facility.

Authority: State Government Article, §§9-1E-01—9-1E-15, Annotated Code of Maryland; Ch. 638, Acts of 2023

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.11 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 .02G 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)

Regulation .03D 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); April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R 356)

Regulation .03E—G adopted as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); adopted permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)

Regulation .04D 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)

Regulation .05D 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)

Regulation .06C 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)

Regulation .06D adopted as an emergency provision effective December 12, 2023 (50:26 Md. R. 1130); adopted permanently effective May 27, 2024 (51:10 Md. R. 529)

Regulation .08A amended as an emergency provision effective January 26, 2022 (49:5 Md. R. 364); amended permanently effective July 25, 2022 (49:15 Md. R. 740)