(a) Acquisition.--Notwithstanding section 1317 (relating to supplier licenses) or section 1317.1 (relating to manufacturer licenses), for a one-year period following the effective date of this section, a slot machine licensee may purchase, lease or otherwise obtain table game devices or associated equipment that will be used for the sole purpose of conducting table game training authorized under section 13A23 (relating to training of employees and potential employees) from a manufacturer or supplier, whether or not licensed or otherwise approved by the board under this part, or from an affiliate of the slot machine licensee or a gaming facility in another jurisdiction.

(b) Identification.--Table game devices or associated equipment obtained by a slot machine licensee pursuant to subsection (a) shall have an identification number which shall be kept on file with the board, and the table game devices or associated equipment shall be clearly identified as being used for training purposes only.

(c) Prohibition.--

(1) Table game devices and associated equipment obtained pursuant to this section shall be prohibited from being used on the gaming floor unless being used for training purposes pursuant to section 13A23(c)(2).

(2) The payment of any cash, cash equivalent or other prize to an individual from the play of a table game on table game devices or associated equipment obtained pursuant to this section is prohibited.

Cross References. Section 13A23.1 is referred to in sections 1317.1, 13A23 of this title.