Rule 3775-1-08 | Sanctions.
(A) The commission, at a meeting held under section 3772.02 of the Revised Code, may discipline any licensee, applicant, or other person subject to the jurisdiction of the commission pursuant to Chapter 3775. of the Revised Code for any of the following:
(1) Violating or failing to meet any provision or requirement of Chapter 3772. or 3775. of the Revised Code or any rules adopted thereunder;
(2) Engaging in any material or intentional misrepresentation or material omission;
(3) Engaging in any fraudulent act;
(4) Failing to cooperate with the commission;
(5) Failing to comply with all the terms and conditions of a settlement agreement or agreed order with the commission, and any subsequent amendment or modification;
(6) Failing to comply with the terms and conditions of a commission order or resolution, or any subsequent amendment or modification;
(7) Failing to allow the commission access to records as required under Chapter 3775. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder, to comply with the terms of a subpoena issued by the commission, or to testify on matters about which the person may be lawfully questioned; or
(8) Engaging in any conduct that undermines the integrity of, or public's confidence in, sports gaming in this state.
(B) The commission, at a meeting held under section 3772.02 of the Revised Code, has the authority to impose any discipline set forth in Chapter 3772. or 3775. of the Revised Code and any rules adopted thereunder, including any of the following:
(1) Denial, non-renewal, revocation, suspension, conditioning, or restriction of a license;
(2) Revocation, suspension, or restriction of the sports gaming operations of a sports gaming proprietor;
(3) A monetary fine;
(4) A monetary civil penalty; or
(5) Any other discipline imposed upon or agreed to by a licensee, applicant, or any other person.
(C) Without in any manner limiting the authority of the commission to impose the level and type of sanction it may consider appropriate, the commission may take into consideration:
(1) The risk to the public and to the integrity of sports gaming in this state;
(2) Any criteria or factor listed in Chapter 3772. or 3775. of the Revised Code and any rules adopted thereunder; or
(3) Any other factors the commission may consider relevant.
(D) If the alleged violation is the result of, or results in, the unlawful obtainment or retention of any money or property, the commission may, in addition to any other penalty or fine levied under Chapter 3772. or 3775. of the Revised Code or any rules adopted thereunder, impose a civil penalty or fine in an amount equal to the money or value of the property that was unlawfully obtained or retained.
(E) Any person issued an occupational license under Chapter 3775. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder whose employment has been terminated is subject to revocation of his or her license for any act or failure to act that occurred while employed.
(F) The commission is not precluded from finding multiple violations within a day, if each violation is the result of separate and distinct acts.
(G) The commission may hold applicants, licensees, or other persons jointly and severally liable for violations of Chapter 3772. or 3775. of the Revised Code and the rules adopted thereunder.
Last updated June 15, 2022 at 9:46 AM
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