2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 41 - Sports, Racing, and Athletics
CHAPTER 41-9.1 - The Rhode Island Gaming Control and Revenue Act
§ 41-9.1-23 - Casino license – Disqualification criteria.

SECTION 41-9.1-23

   § 41-9.1-23  Casino license – Disqualification criteria. – The state lottery division shall not award a casino or other license, permit or registration to any person who is disqualified on the basis of any of the following criteria:

   (1) Failure of the applicant to prove by clear and convincing evidence that he or she is suitable in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

   (2) Failure of the applicant to provide information and documentation to reveal any fact material to a suitability determination, or the supplying of information which is untrue or misleading as to a material fact pertaining to the qualification criteria.

   (3) The conviction of, or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by, the applicant, or of any person required to be qualified under this chapter for an offense punishable by imprisonment of more than one year or a fine up to one thousand dollars ($1,000); provided, however, a conviction or plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the applicant shall not constitute an automatic disqualification as otherwise required if:

   (i) Ten (10) or more years has elapsed between the date of application and the successful completion of service of any sentence, deferred adjudication, or period of probation or parole; or

   (ii) Five (5) or more years has elapsed between the date of application and the successful completion of any sentence, deferred adjudication, or period of probation or parole and the conviction for an offense which was a misdemeanor offense.

   (4) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the state lottery division may consider the seriousness and circumstances of any offense, any arrest, or any conviction in determining suitability.