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15.__Uniform location application.__"Uniform location
application" means a written application submitted by a
licensee to the Chief of the State Police.

 
16.__Video gaming terminal.__"Video gaming terminal" means a
machine that, upon insertion of coin or currency, is available
to play or simulate the play of a video game authorized by the
Chief of the State Police, including, but not limited to,
poker, keno, blackjack and line games using a video display
and microprocessor, in which by chance the player may receive
free games or credits that may be redeemed for cash.

 
17.__Video gaming terminal manufacturer.__"Video gaming
terminal manufacturer" means a person who assembles or
produces video gaming terminals or associated equipment for
sale or use in this State.

 
18.__Video gaming terminal wholesaler.__"Video gaming
terminal wholesaler" means a person who sells video gaming
terminals or associated equipment for distribution in this
State.

 
§362.__License required

 
A person may not manufacture, sell, operate or place a video
gaming terminal for use in this State unless the person is
licensed to do so by the Chief of the State Police.__A person
may not place for use or operate a video gaming terminal in
this State unless the machine is licensed by the Chief of the
State Police.

 
§363.__Administration and enforcement

 
The Chief of the State Police and the director shall
administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter as
specified in this chapter.

 
§364.__Powers and duties of Chief of State Police

 
1.__Powers.__In addition to powers conferred by any other
provision of law, the Chief of the State Police may:

 
A.__Regulate, supervise and exercise general control over
the operation of video gaming terminals;

 
B.__Investigate the direct or indirect ownership or
control of a video gaming terminal or associated equipment
by any licensee;

 
C.__Adopt rules necessary to administer and enforce this
chapter, including the power to jointly adopt rules with the


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