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 is found to be complete and accurate;
   3. (3) The applicable licensing fee has been paid, in accordance with Lot 7103.01-.03 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 7103.01-.03 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:23, IV; and
   7. (7) In the case of a charitable organization application, there are no outstanding monthly financial reports due to the commission per Lot 7106.03(f) below.

2. (b) The commission shall deny the application if 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 material 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 7107, 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:20:

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

   2. (2) For a charitable organization:

      1. a. The license shall specify where the tickets may be offered for sale; and
      2. b. The license shall only be valid for one location. A separate license shall be required for each location at which lucky 7 tickets are to be sold.

Source. (See Revision Notes #1 and #2 at chapter heading for Lot 7100) #13068, eff 6-27-20; ss by #13913, eff 3-22-24