24 NCAC 06A .0816         WAGERING FACILITY INSPECTIONS

(a)  Prior to the initial opening of a Wagering Facility, the Operator shall submit a written request to the Director for a pre-operational inspection to verify that the proposed Wagering Facility complies with the requirements of the Act, these Rules, and relevant Internal Controls submitted by the Operator. The Operator shall not open the Wagering Facility until the pre-operational inspection has been completed and they receive a passing result notification from the Commission.

(b)  The Director will approve requests for pre-operational inspections and schedule a date and time for the pre-operational inspection only after the Operator has submitted the required internal controls addressing the requirements in this Section.

(c)  The Director may conduct an inspection of any Wagering Facility after initial opening, with or without notice to the Operator. The Operator shall timely admit the Commission, Director, their staff or their agents upon presentation of credentials. Operators failure to admit such individuals to the Wagering Facility is grounds or Disciplinary Action.

(d)  After an inspection is conducted, the Operator will be notified by Commission staff with a passing or failing result. If the result is a failed inspection, the notification will include requirements to cure any noted deficiency in the inspection. The Commission may require a Wagering Facility to close until the Operator can cure a deficiency identified by the inspection.

(e)  An Operator shall comply with any inspection conducted by the Commission.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 18C-114(a)(14);

Eff. June 22, 2024.