2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .560   Investigation of complaints -- Administrative actions against violators.

238.560 Investigation of complaints -- Administrative actions against violators. (1) The office may investigate allegations of wrongdoing upon complaint or upon its own volition. The office by administrative regulation shall establish procedures for receiving and investigating complaints in an expeditious manner. (2) In carrying out its enforcement responsibilities, the office may: (a)  Inspect and examine all premises in which or on which charitable gaming is conducted or charitable gaming supplies or equipment are manufactured or distributed; (b)  Seize and remove from premises and impound charitable gaming supplies and equipment for the purposes of examination and inspection pursuant to an appropriate court order; (c)  Demand access to, inspect, and audit books and records of licensees for the purpose of determining compliance with laws and administrative regulations relative to charitable gaming; and (d)  Conduct in-depth audits and investigations, when warranted. (3) The office may take appropriate administrative action against any person licensed under this chapter for any violation of the provisions of this chapter or administrative regulations promulgated thereunder. The office may deny a license, suspend or revoke a license, issue a cease and desist order, place a license holder on probation, issue a letter of reprimand, and levy a fine. An administrative fine shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense. The office may deny the issuance of a license or a license renewal if the applicant or licensee has failed to pay a fine levied by the office. The office shall by administrative regulation classify types of offenses and the recommended administrative action. The type of action to be taken shall be based on the history of previous violations and the nature, severity, and frequency of the offense. Administrative action authorized in this section shall be in addition to any criminal penalties provided in this chapter or under other provisions of law. (4) The office may reinstate a license that has been revoked at any time after two (2) years from the date of revocation. A license may be reinstated only upon a finding that the violations for which the license was revoked have been corrected. (5) All departments, divisions, boards, agencies, officers, and institutions of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and all subdivisions thereof, in particular local law enforcement entities, shall cooperate with the office in carrying out its enforcement responsibilities. (6) The office shall report any activity or action which would constitute a criminal offense to the appropriate authorities in the county where the activity or action occurred and to the Attorney General. Effective: July 14, 2000 History:Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 374, sec. 14, effective July 14, 2000. -- Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 331, sec. 12, effective April 10, 1996. -- Created 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 66, sec. 13, effective March 16, 1994. Page 1 of 2 Legislative Research Commission Note (6/20/2005). 2005 Ky. Acts chs. 11, 85, 95, 97, 98, 99, 123, and 181 instruct the Reviser of Statutes to correct statutory references to agencies and officers whose names have been changed in 2005 legislation confirming the reorganization of the executive branch. Such a correction has been made in this section. Page 2 of 2