19810. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any power or authority of the department described in this chapter may be exercised by the Attorney General or any other person as the Attorney General may delegate. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 176, Sec. 5. Effective August 24, 2007.)
19811. (a) There is in state government the California Gambling Control Commission, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The California Gambling Control Commission shall succeed to all of the powers of the former California Gambling Control Board. (b) Jurisdiction, including jurisdiction over operation and concentration, and supervision over gambling […]
19812. (a) Each member of the commission shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state. (b) No Member of the Legislature, no person holding any elective office in state, county, or local government, and no officer or official of any political party is eligible for appointment to the commission. (c) No more […]
19813. (a) Of the members initially appointed, two shall be appointed for a term of two years, two shall be appointed for a term of three years, and one shall be appointed for a term of four years. After the initial terms, the term of office of each member of the commission is four years. (b) The […]
19814. (a) During their terms of office, the members of the commission shall not engage in any other business, vocation, or employment. (b) Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, the chief and each member of the commission shall subscribe to the constitutional oath of office and, in addition, swear that he or she […]
19815. (a) The members of the commission shall receive the salary provided for by Section 11553.5 of the Government Code. (b) The chairperson of the commission shall receive the salary provided for by Section 11553 of the Government Code. (Added by renumbering Section 19814A by Stats. 2002, Ch. 738, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2003.)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.)
19821. (a) The commission shall cause to be made and kept a record of all proceedings at regular and special meetings of the commission. These records shall be open to public inspection. (b) The department shall maintain a file of all applications for licenses under this chapter. The commission shall maintain a record of all actions taken […]
19822. (a) All files, records, reports, and other information in possession of any state or local governmental agency that are relevant to an investigation by the department conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be made available to the department as requested. However, any tax information received from a governmental agency shall be used solely for effectuating […]
19823. (a) The responsibilities of the commission include, without limitation, all of the following: (1) Assuring that licenses, approvals, and permits are not issued to, or held by, unqualified or disqualified persons, or by persons whose operations are conducted in a manner that is inimical to the public health, safety, or welfare. (2) Assuring that there is no […]
19824. The commission shall have all powers necessary and proper to enable it fully and effectually to carry out the policies and purposes of this chapter, including, without limitation, the power to do all of the following: (a) Require any person to apply for a license, permit, registration, or approval as specified in this chapter, or […]
19824.5. The executive director and members of the commission may administer oaths and certify official acts in connection with the business of the commission. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. (SB 829) Effective January 1, 2010.)
19825. The commission may require that any matter of an adjudicative nature regarding a license, permit, or finding of suitability, that the commission is authorized or required to consider in an evidentiary hearing, including a hearing held pursuant to Section 19870, be heard and determined in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
