5:12-95.13. Commission consideration of request for interim casino authorization

4. Commission Consideration of Request for Interim Casino Authorization.

a. The commission may grant interim authorization where it finds by clear and convincing evidence (1) that statements of compliance have been issued pursuant to sections 81, 82c., 82d., 82e., 84e., and 134 of the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-81, 5:12-82, 5:12-84, and 5:12-134); (2) that the casino hotel facility is an approved hotel in accordance with the requirements of section 83 of the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-83); (3) that the trustee or trustees required by section 5 of this 1987 amendatory and supplementary act have satisfied the qualification criteria applicable to a casino key employee, except for residency; and (4) that interim operation will best serve the interests of the public with particular reference to the policies and purposes enumerated in section 1 of the "Casino Control Act," P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-1).

b. The commission's consideration of a request for interim authorization shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of such relevant information as may be presented to it by the division. In responding to the request and in determining whether to concur, the division shall not be required to disclose any information the disclosure of which, in its judgment, may prejudice or otherwise compromise any continuing investigation.

L.1987,c.409,s.4; amended 1995,c.18,s.33.