(a) Adequacy.--A slot machine licensee that elects to offer table game training to its employees or potential employees shall submit to the board a detailed summary of the training program demonstrating the adequacy of the training.

(b) Authorization.--Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, the executive director of the board may authorize a slot machine licensee to conduct table game training and instruction for the slot machine licensee's employees and potential employees.

(c) Effect.--Authorization granted under subsection (b) shall do all of the following:

(1) Permit a slot machine licensee to conduct training at a location within the licensed facility or at another location.

(2) Require any training authorized on the gaming floor to be conducted in a specified area of the gaming floor that is clearly identified as a training area and not accessible to the public.

(3) Designate a secure area at the location where the training will take place for the storage of table game devices and associated equipment used for training.

(4) Limit the number of table game devices and associated equipment to that necessary to conduct training.

(5) Prohibit the payment of any cash, cash equivalent or other prize to an individual as a result of play conducted during training or play conducted utilizing table game devices or associated equipment obtained under section 13A23.1 (relating to training equipment).

(6) Prohibit a slot machine licensee from charging its employees or potential employees a fee to participate in the training.

(c.1) Rescission or revocation.--An authorization granted by the executive director under subsection (b) may be rescinded or revoked by the executive director or the board without cause. The slot machine licensee shall be given notice that the authorization has been rescinded or revoked and afforded a reasonable time to take all necessary actions required by the executive director or the board.

(d) Prohibition.--The board shall be prohibited from charging a fee as a condition of receiving authorization under subsection (b).

Cross References. Section 13A23 is referred to in section 13A23.1 of this title.