TITLE 10: LOCAL LAWS DIVISION 2: SECOND SENATORIAL DISTRICT (TINIAN, ETC.)
§ 25146. Inquiry into Operation of Casinos. (a) The Commission may if it thinks fit appoint in writing the Executive Director or any other officer of the Commission to hold an inquiry into the operation of a casino. (b) In the holding of an inquiry the Executive Director or appointed officer shall have all the powers, authorities, rights, privileges, protection and jurisdiction as provided in this chapter. (c) Nothing contained in this section affects any other powers that the Executive Director has as an inspector under this chapter or, where the appointed officer is an inspector, that the appointed officer has as an inspector under this chapter. (d) (1) Whenever adverse action is taken toward a licensee that affects its right to continue its casino operation, said licensee so affected may, within 20 days subsequent to receiving notice of such adverse action, request a hearing on such adverse action. (2) The right to request a hearing under this section shall also apply to an applicant, whose application has been denied. (3) A hearing under this section shall be granted and conducted pursuant to the Commonwealth Administrative Procedure Act. (4) The Commission may conduct the hearing or may delegate such responsibility. (5) The Commission reserves the right to hold a hearing on its own initiative with respect to a licensee or applicant and require such licensee or applicant’s appearance. (6) The provisions of this section shall apply to the following sections: 10 CMC §§ 2521, 2542, 2544, 2553, 2555, 2561, 2564, 2565, 2572, 2584, 25113, 25132, 25141, 25152, and 25180. (7) The foregoing list set forth in paragraph (6) of this subsection immediately above is not exclusive and the provisions of this section shall apply to all other portions of this chapter when due process considerations are present as a result of adverse action taken by the Commission involving a licensee, and in cases of denial, involving an applicant. (8) The failure of a licensee or an applicant to request a hearing or appear at a hearing when required by the Commission, shall constitute a waiver of any and all further right of appeal or review. (9) The foregoing provisions of this subsection shall apply to applicants for a Casino Operator’s license, in the event that the Commission denies the issuance of such license. Source: TLL 21-9, § 4 (§ 25146) (Mar. 30, 2020).