Title 5, Title 5: AMUSEMENTS, PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS AND MEETINGS

5:12-2.1. "Affiliate" 2. "Affiliate"--A person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with, the affiliated person. L.1995,c.18,s.2.

5:12-2.1a "Annuity jackpot." 1. "Annuity jackpot" - A slot machine jackpot offered by a casino licensee or multi-casino progressive slot machine system pursuant to which a patron wins the right to receive fixed cash payments at specified intervals in the future. L. 2004, c.184, s…

5:12-2.2 "Annuity jackpot guarantee." 3. "Annuity jackpot guarantee" -- A financial arrangement established in accordance with the rules of the division to assure that all payments that are due to the winner of an annuity jackpot are actually paid when due regardless of the futur…

5:12-20 "Family." 20. "Family" - Spouse, domestic partner, partner in a civil union, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, fathers-in-law, mothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, whethe…

5:12-200. Receipt from out-of-State of simulcast horse races during permitted hours of operation 10. A casino which has been authorized to receive simulcast horse races from out-of-State sending tracks may receive such races only during permitted hours of casino operation. No lim…

5:12-201 Payment to out-of-State sending track. 11. a. A casino which receives a simulcast horse race from an out-of-State sending track shall pay the out-of-State sending track for the transmission such amount, if any, as may be agreed upon by the casino and the out-of-state sen…

5:12-202. Combining of parimutuel pools, formation of interstate common pool 12. a. Except as provided in subsection b. of this section, the New Jersey Racing Commission shall not permit an out-of-State sending track to participate in casino simulcasting unless the parimutuel poo…

5:12-203 Wagers subject to takeout rate. 13. Sums wagered at a casino on races being transmitted to that casino from an out-of-State sending track shall be subject to the takeout rate determined pursuant to section 12 of this act, and the sums resulting from that takeout rate as …

5:12-204. Procedure for revision of formula 14. During the 36th month after the commencement at any casino in Atlantic City of casino simulcasting from an out-of-State sending track, any operating racetrack, the Standardbred Breeders' and Owners' Association, or the Thoroughbred …

5:12-205. "Casino Simulcasting Special Fund" established 15. The New Jersey Racing Commission shall establish and administer a separate fund to be known as the "Casino Simulcasting Special Fund," into which shall be deposited the sums dedicated to the fund by section 13 of this a…

5:12-206. Payment to Atlantic City Racetrack 16. Payment to the Atlantic City Racetrack of sums provided by subsection c. of section 13 or subsection a. of section 15 of this act shall be made after the conclusion of each month in the remainder of calendar year 1994 and in calend…

5:12-207. Depositing of State revenue 17. The State revenue derived from casino simulcasting pursuant to subsection a. of sections 8 and 13 of this act shall be deposited in the "Casino Simulcasting Fund" established pursuant to section 18 of this act and used for the purposes pr…

5:12-208. "Casino Simulcasting Fund" established 18. There is hereby created and established in the Department of the Treasury a separate special account to be known as the "Casino Simulcasting Fund," into which shall be deposited all State revenues derived through subsection a. …

5:12-209. Distribution of interest from funds generated by simulcasting 19. All amounts generated from casino simulcasting shall be placed in an interest-bearing account and thereafter all accrued interest shall be distributed proportionately to the parties entitled to the revenu…

5:12-21. "Game" or "gambling game" 21. "Game" or "gambling game" -- Any banking or percentage game located within the casino or simulcasting facility played with cards, dice, tiles, dominoes, or any electronic, electrical, or mechanical device or machine for money, property, or a…

5:12-210 Rules, regulations. 20. The Division of Gaming Enforcement and the New Jersey Racing Commission shall individually and jointly promulgate and adopt any rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), which are …

5:12-211 Continuance of casino, simulcast operations during certain states of emergency; violations, fines. 4. In the event of a state of emergency, a casino licensee may continue to conduct casino and simulcast operations for a period not to exceed seven calendar days, notwithst…

5:12-212 Division approval of internal controls prior to state of emergency. 5. In order for a casino licensee to conduct casino and simulcast operations during a state of emergency as authorized in section 4 of P.L.2008, c.23 (C.5:12-211), it shall create, maintain, and file wit…

5:12-213 Prohibitions relative to operation during state of emergency. 6. During any state of emergency, as defined in section 23 of P.L.2011, c.19 (C.5:12-45.3), a casino licensee shall not: a. Amend or seek permission to amend: (1) any submission required by section 99 of P.L.1…

5:12-214 Restriction of transfer of property. 7. During any state of emergency, no transfer of property shall occur that would otherwise require the issuance of interim casino authorization pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1987, c.409 (C.5:12-95.12) prior to such transfer. L.2008, c.…

5:12-215 Calculation of certain time periods. 8. In the event a state of emergency is declared that prevents employees of the commission and the division from performing their normal duties, the duration of the state of emergency shall not be included in the calculation of the ti…

5:12-216 Adoption of regulations. 9. Notwithstanding any provision of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) to the contrary, the Casino Control Commission may adopt immediately upon filing with the Office of Administrative Law such regulations a…

5:12-217 Effective date. 11. This act shall take effect immediately and shall continue in full force and effect unless superseded by constitutional amendment. L.2008, c.23, s.11.

5:12-218 Definitions relative to the Atlantic City Tourism District. 1. As used in P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-218 et al.): "Atlantic City" or "city" means the City of Atlantic City, Atlantic County. "Atlantic City convention center project" or "convention center project" means the pr…

5:12-219 Atlantic City Tourism District. 5. a. (1) There shall be established by resolution of the authority the Atlantic City Tourism District, which shall consist of those lands within Atlantic City that comprise an area to be designated by the resolution. The area so designate…

5:12-219.1 "Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall." 1. The Governor, or the designee thereof, shall designate Boardwalk Hall, located at 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey, in memory of James "Jim" Whelan, as the "Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall" and erect appropriate signs bearing this des…

5:12-219.2 Provision of funds for signage. 2. Except for funds of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, State or other public funds shall not be used for producing, purchasing, or erecting signs bearing the designation established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2017, c.319…

5:12-22. "Gaming" or "gambling" "Gaming" or "gambling" --The dealing, operating, carrying on, conducting, maintaining or exposing for pay of any game. L.1977, c. 110, s. 22, eff. June 2, 1977.

5:12-220 Development and design guidelines, land use regulations. 6. a. In conjunction with the adoption, pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-219), of the resolution establishing the tourism district, or in conjunction with the establishment of the tourism district un…

5:12-222 Development of public safety plan. 8. In conjunction with the establishment of the tourism district pursuant to section 5 of P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-219), the Attorney General and Superintendent of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety, in consultation w…

5:12-224 Transfer of Atlantic City International Airport; distribution of revenues, proceeds. 10. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, if the South Jersey Transportation Authority shall transfer for consideration, by sale or lease, all or any part, of …

5:12-226 Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority, transfer to CRDA. 12. a. Until the Transfer Date, the authority shall not exercise any powers, rights, or duties conferred by P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-218 et al.) or by any other law in any way which will interfere with the …

5:12-227 Status of project after transfer. 13. Upon the transfer of the convention center authority as provided in section 12 of P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-226), all convention center authority projects, including the Atlantic City convention center project, shall be maintained by th…

5:12-228 Actions permitted prior to Transfer Date. 14. a. Prior to the Transfer Date, the authority is authorized to issue bonds, refunding bonds, notes, or other indebtedness to facilitate the timely occurrence of the Transfer Date, including but not limited to, the issuance of …

5:12-229 Provisions of existing laws unaffected. 15. Upon the transfer of the convention center authority, the provisions of P.L.1981, c.459 (C.52:27H-29 et seq.) and P.L.2008, c.47 (C.52:27H-31.1 et al.) insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of P.L.2011, c.18 …

5:12-23. "Gaming device" or "gaming equipment" "Gaming device" or "gaming equipment" --Any electronic, electrical, or mechanical contrivance or machine used in connection with gaming or any game. L.1977, c. 110, s. 23, eff. June 2, 1977. Amended by L.1979, c. 282, s. 4, eff. Jan.…

5:12-230 Powers assumed by authority upon establishment of tourism district. 16. Upon the establishment of the tourism district by resolution of the authority pursuant to the provisions of section 5 of P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-219), or upon the establishment of the tourism district…

5:12-231 Law subject to provisions of C.52:14D-1 et seq.; exceptions. 17. P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-218 et al.) shall be subject to the provisions of the "State Agency Transfer Act," P.L.1971, c.375 (C.52:14D-1 et seq.), except as may otherwise be provided under P.L.2011, c.18. L.20…

5:12-232 Obligations to bondholders unaffected. 18. The authority shall exercise due regard for the rights of the holders of bonds of the authority, at any time outstanding, and nothing in, or done pursuant to, the provisions of P.L.2011, c.18 (C.5:12-218 et al.), shall in any wa…

5:12-233 Entry into partnerships by authority. 19. The authority, in implementing any of its functions involving the tourism district, including but not limited to, the regulation and encouragement of economic development and the promotion of cleanliness, safety, and commerce, is…

5:12-24 "Gross revenue." 24. "Gross Revenue"-- The total of all sums actually received by a casino licensee from gaming operations, less only the total of all sums actually paid out as winnings to patrons; provided, however, that the cash equivalent value of any merchandise or th…

5:12-25 "Hearing examiner." 25. "Hearing examiner" - The director, a commissioner or other person authorized by the director or the commission to conduct hearings. L.1977, c.110, s.25; amended 2011, c.19, s.14.

5:12-26 "Holding company." 26. "Holding company" --Any corporation, association, firm, partnership, trust or other form of business organization not a natural person which, directly or indirectly, owns, has the power or right to control, or has the power to vote any significant p…

5:12-27 "Hotel" or "approved hotel." 27. "Hotel" or "approved hotel" -- A single building, or two or more buildings which are physically connected in a manner deemed appropriate by the commission and which are operated as one casino-hotel facility under the provisions of the "Cas…

5:12-27.1 "Institutional investor." 11. "Institutional investor" - Any retirement fund administered by a public agency for the exclusive benefit of federal, State, or local public employees; investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. s.80a-1…

5:12-27a "Independent software contractor." 2. "Independent software contractor" - A person or entity not employed directly by a casino service industry enterprise who, pursuant to an agreement with the casino service industry enterprise, develops, designs, programs, produces, co…