Section 19826.
19826. The department shall perform all investigatory functions required by this chapter, as well as auditing functions under tribal gaming compacts, and shall have all of the following responsibilities: (a) To receive and process applications for any license, permit, or other approval, and to collect all related fees. The department shall investigate the qualifications of applicants […]
Section 19827.
19827. (a) The department has all powers necessary and proper to enable it to carry out fully and effectually the duties and responsibilities of the department specified in this chapter. The investigatory powers of the department include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (1) Upon approval of the chief, and without notice or warrant, […]
Section 19828.
19828. (a) Without limiting any privilege that is otherwise available under law, any communication or publication from, or concerning, an applicant, licensee, or registrant, in oral, written, or any other form, is absolutely privileged and so shall not form a basis for imposing liability for defamation or constitute a ground for recovery in any civil action, […]
Section 19829.
19829. Every district attorney, and every state and local law enforcement agency, shall furnish to the department, on forms prepared by the department, all information obtained during the course of any substantial investigation or prosecution of any person, as determined by the department, if it appears that a violation of any law related to gambling […]
Section 19830.
19830. There is an investigative account within the Gambling Control Fund. All funds received for the purpose of paying expenses incurred by the department for investigation of an application for a license or approval under this chapter shall be deposited in the account. Expenses may be advanced from the investigative account to the department by […]
Section 19816.
19816. (a) The commission shall have an executive director appointed by the commission. A person is ineligible for appointment as executive director or deputy executive director if, within two years prior to appointment, the person, or any partnership or corporation in which the person is a principal, was employed by, retained by, or derived substantial income […]
Section 19817.
19817. The commission shall establish and appoint a Gaming Policy Advisory Committee of 10 members. The committee shall be composed of representatives of controlled gambling licensees and members of the general public in equal numbers. The executive director shall, from time to time, convene the committee for the purpose of discussing matters of controlled gambling […]
Section 19818.
19818. (a) The commission shall investigate the following matters: (1) The consequences, benefits, and disadvantages of imposing a state tax on revenue generated by licensed gambling establishments. (2) Regulation of advertising for the purpose of limiting exposure of children to materials promoting gambling. (b) The commission shall report its findings to the Legislature and the Governor no later than […]
Section 19819.
19819. (a) The commission shall establish and maintain a general office for the transaction of its business in Sacramento. The commission may hold meetings at any place within the state when the interests of the public may be better served. (b) A public record of every vote shall be maintained at the commission’s principal office. (c) A majority […]
Section 19820.
19820. The commission may employ not more than eight attorneys. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to exempt the commission from the operation of Section 11040, 11042, or 11043 of the Government Code. (Added by renumbering Section 19818A by Stats. 2002, Ch. 738, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2003.)