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16.__Video gaming terminal.__"Video gaming terminal" means a
machine that, upon insertion of coin or currency, is available to
play or simulate the play of a video game authorized by the Chief
of the State Police, including but not limited to poker, keno,
blackjack and line games utilizing a video display and
microprocessor, in which by chance the player may receive free
games or credits that may be redeemed for cash.

 
17.__Video gaming terminal distributor.__"Video gaming
terminal distributor" means a person who owns video gaming
terminals and who distributes or places video gaming terminals or
associated equipment for use in this State.

 
18.__Video gaming terminal manufacturer.__"Video gaming
terminal manufacturer" means a person who assembles or produces
video gaming terminals or associated equipment for sale or use in
this State.

 
19.__Video gaming terminal wholesaler.__"Video gaming terminal
wholesaler" means a person who sells video gaming terminals or
associated equipment for distribution in this State.

 
§362.__License required

 
A person may not manufacture, distribute, sell, operate or
place a video gaming terminal for use in this State unless the
person is licensed to do so by the Chief of the State Police.__A
person may not place for use or operate a video gaming terminal
in this State unless the machine is licensed by the Chief of the
State Police.

 
§363.__Administration and enforcement

 
The Chief of the State Police and the director shall
administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter as
specified in this chapter.

 
§364.__Powers and duties of the Chief of the State Police

 
1.__Powers.__In addition to powers conferred by any other
provision of law, the Chief of the State Police may:

 
A.__Regulate, supervise and exercise general control over
the operation of video gaming terminals;

 
B.__Investigate the direct or indirect ownership or control
of any licensee;

 
C.__Adopt rules necessary to administer and enforce this
chapter, including the power to jointly adopt rules with the
State Lottery Commission.__These rules are routine technical
rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A;


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