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(c) An individual or entity that provides legal services.
(d) Entities providing medical related services.
(e) Public institutions of higher education in this state.
(f) Public utilities regulated by the public service commission.
(g) A Michigan or federally chartered depository financial institution.
(h) An individual or business that provides goods or services as a result of the licensee’s
employees engaging in business travel, including transportation, lodging, food, and fuel
providers.
(i) A person that provides employee training or professional development to a licensee.
(j) A person that provides conferences, seminars, publications, or memberships that
directly contribute to the work performance or professional development of the licensee’s
employees.
(5) All of the following requirements apply regarding vendor conduct regardless of
whether the vendor is required to register:
(a) A vendor shall conduct itself in a manner that does not compromise the integrity of
internet gaming and comply with the applicable provisions of the act and these rules.
(b) A vendor is subject to the jurisdiction of the board.
(c) A vendor shall provide information or records requested by the board.
(d) A vendor shall cooperate with the board in any investigation, inspection, audit, or
inquiry.
(e) A vendor shall allow the board access to its facilities that are relevant to this state’s
internet gaming operations.
(f) A vendor shall notify the board of any change in information previously submitted to
the board.
(6) The board may conduct an investigation to determine if a vendor has acted in a
manner that does or could compromise the integrity of internet gaming in this state.
(7) If the investigation reveals a vendor’s conduct could or does compromise the integrity
of internet gaming in this state, the board may issue a cease-and-desist order, obtain
injunctive relief, or take other action necessary to protect the integrity of internet gaming
in this state, or all 3.
R 432.629a Vendor Registration.
Rule 629a. (1) To register, a vendor shall complete and file with the board an application
for registration and provide the required information in the manner and form prescribed by
the board.
(2) An application for registration and the required information must be submitted to the
board, together with a nonrefundable application fee of $200.00 by a payment method
acceptable to the board, such as a certified check, cashier’s check, money order made
payable to “State of Michigan”, or electronic fund transfer.
(3) The board shall investigate all vendor applications for registration. The following may
be considered during an investigation:
(a) Criminal records.
(b) Suspension of licenses or registrations, or their equivalent, or other adverse actions
in other jurisdictions.
(c) Business reputation.
(d) Associations with businesses and individuals.
(e) Compliance with gaming laws and regulations in this state and other jurisdictions.
(f) Compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws.