Reference to: Appropriations Committee amendment
Amendment drafted by: Leg Council
FLOOR AMENDMENT EXPLANATION
1) Allows, rather than requires, the Arizona Department of Gaming to issue or renew an event wagering operator license to a professional sports team licensee or applicant that hosts sports events at a temporary sports facility as outlined.
2) Eliminates the specifications that the licensee or applicant qualifies under the temporary sports facility authorization if the facility does not meet the statutory definition of sports facility but the licensee or applicant meets all other event wagering requirements.
3) Allows a professional sports team to be in the process of constructing, rather than constructing, a new primary sports facility to qualify for the license issuance or renewal under the temporary sports facility authorization.
4) Eliminates the authorization for a licensee licensed under the temporary sports facility authorization to advertise on and within the premises of the licensee's temporary sports facility.