1. (a) The commission shall approve an application and issue the applicable license when:

   1. (1) The applicant has been found to meet the requirements for licensure as set forth under RSA 287-E and this chapter;
   2. (2) The application has been found to be complete and accurate;
   3. (3) The applicable licensing fee has been paid, in accordance with Lot 7003.01 through Lot 7003.05 above;
   4. (4) If required, a bond has been posted, and a copy of the bond certificate has been submitted to the commission with the application;
   5. (5) All documents required by Lot 7003.01 through Lot 7003.05 above have been submitted and found to be complete, accurate, and in compliance with the requirements set forth in this chapter;
   6. (6) In the case of a distributor application, the applicant’s principal place of business is located within New Hampshire, as required by RSA 287-E:8-a, IV;
   7. (7) In the case of a charitable organization application, there are no outstanding monthly financial reports due to the commission per Lot 7007.06 below;
   8. (8) When applicable, copies of agreements have been submitted and found to comply with the requirements set forth in Lot 7004.05(f), Lot 7004.06(f), and Lot 7004.07(a)(3)-(4) below; and

   9. (9) In the case of a host hall application:

      1. a. The network management plan complies with Lot 7003.05(b)(2) above; and
      2. b. The shared carry-over coverall system, obtained through a licensed manufacturer and distributor, meets the requirements of Lot 7005.04.

2. (b) The commission shall deny the application when the applicant:

   1. (1) Does not meet the qualifications for licensure specified in RSA 287-E and this chapter;
   2. (2) Has not complied with the application requirements and procedures, as specified in RSA 287-E and this chapter;
   3. (3) Has made a materially false statement in the application or in any document that is submitted as part of the application process;
   4. (4) Has not complied with an administrative order or fine issued in accordance with Lot 7008, has a criminal record, as prohibited by RSA 287-E:7, VI, or has had a charitable gaming license suspended or revoked within the past year; or
   5. (5) The location where the games will be played is not in a city or town that has adopted RSA 287-E in accordance with RSA 287-E:27 and RSA 287-E:27-a.

3. (c) In accordance with RSA 287-E:6:

   1. (1) A license shall not be transferable; and

   2. (2) For a charitable organization:

      1. a. No more than one license shall be issued per calendar month; and
      2. b. The license shall permit no more than 16 game dates of bingo in one calendar month, and in no more than one town or city which has authorized bingo games under RSA 287-E:27.

Source. #13067, eff 6-26-20; ss by #14138, eff 11-27-24, EXPIRES: 11-27-34)