# COMAR 36.10.06.09: COMAR 36.10.06.09. Temporary Sports Wagering Employee License

> Maryland · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_09

## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 36.10.06.09
- **Heading:** COMAR 36.10.06.09. Temporary Sports Wagering Employee License
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 36 MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL AGENCY / Subtitle 10 SPORTS WAGERING PROVISIONS / Chapter 06 Specific Requirements for Other Licenses Required for Sports Wagering / COMAR 36.10.06.09

## Text

A. The Commission may issue to a sports wagering employee license applicant a temporary license to authorize the individual to work legally as a sports wagering employee before the Commission completes the full licensing process.
B. A licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor may submit an application for a temporary license on behalf of an individual who is seeking a principal or wagering employee license.
C. An application for a temporary license shall be in a format designated by the Commission and shall include:
(1) A completed application for a principal or wagering employee license;
(2) Payment of the fees required under Regulation .05F of this chapter ;
(3) Documentation to verify that the applicant has obtained an offer of at least conditional employment from a licensed sports wagering facility, mobile sports wagering licensee, online sports wagering operator, sports wagering facility operator, or sports wagering contractor and that the employer has:
(a) If required under COMAR 36.10.04.03 — 36.10.04.06 , COMAR 36.10.05.02 , or COMAR 36.10.06.02 — 36.10.06.04 , obtained a performance bond; and
(b) Performed, at a minimum, a Social Security database check, criminal check, employment verification, and national database search; and
(4) Documentation that the applicant has acknowledged, in writing, that the State is not financially responsible for any consequences resulting from termination of a temporary license under State Government Article, §9-1 A-14(d)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland.
D. The Commission may grant a temporary license after:
(1) Receiving all items required under §C(3) of this regulation ; and
(2) Performing on the individual a:
(a) Criminal background investigation under COMAR 36.10.02 ; and
ot financially responsible for any consequences resulting from termination of a temporary license under State Government Article, §9-1 A-14(d)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland.
D. The Commission may grant a temporary license after:
(1) Receiving all items required under §C(3) of this regulation ; and
(2) Performing on the individual a:
(a) Criminal background investigation under COMAR 36.10.02 ; and
(b) Financial stability investigation.
E. A temporary license:
(1) Expires 180 days after the date of issue; and
(2) May be extended by the Commission for one period of 180 days.
F. A temporary license may not be issued if:
(1) An applicant has an immediately known present or prior activity, criminal record, reputation, habit, or association that would disqualify the applicant from holding a sports wagering employee license under State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A or Subtitle 1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commissions regulations;
(2) An applicant poses a serious imminent risk of harm to the integrity, security, or profitability of the States sports wagering operations; or
(3) There are reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant will not be able to establish the applicants qualifications by clear and convincing evidence.
G. By written notice to a temporary licensee, Commission staff may terminate, without a hearing and without following the denial process under COMAR 36.10.07 , the temporary license of an applicant for:
(1) Failure to pay a required fee;
(2) Failure to submit required documentation to Commission staff within 30 days of submitting the application;
(3) Failure to comply with a request of Commission staff;
(4) Engaging in conduct that obstructs Commission staff from completing the applicants background investigation; or
denial process under COMAR 36.10.07 , the temporary license of an applicant for:
(1) Failure to pay a required fee;
(2) Failure to submit required documentation to Commission staff within 30 days of submitting the application;
(3) Failure to comply with a request of Commission staff;
(4) Engaging in conduct that obstructs Commission staff from completing the applicants background investigation; or
(5) Violating any provision of State Government Article, Title 9, Subtitle 1A or Subtitle 9-1E, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Commissions regulations.
H. Commission staffs written notice of termination of a temporary license is the final action of the Commission.
I. If, during the course of conducting an applicants background investigation, Commission staff reasonably believes there is a basis for recommending that the application for a sports wagering license be denied, Commission staff shall:
(1) Notify the temporary licensee; and
(2) Follow the process for denial of a license under COMAR 36.10.07 .

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 36.10.06.01 COMAR 36.10.06.01. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_01.md)
- [COMAR 36.10.06.02 COMAR 36.10.06.02. Online Sports Wagering Operator License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_02.md)
- [COMAR 36.10.06.03 COMAR 36.10.06.03. Sports Wagering Facility Operator License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_03.md)
- [COMAR 36.10.06.04 COMAR 36.10.06.04. Sports Wagering Contractor Licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_04.md)
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- [COMAR 36.10.06.06 COMAR 36.10.06.06. Employment of a Sports Wagering Employee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_06.md)
- [COMAR 36.10.06.07 COMAR 36.10.06.07. Restrictions on Wagering](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_07.md)
- [COMAR 36.10.06.08 COMAR 36.10.06.08. Renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_08.md)
- [COMAR 36.10.06.09 COMAR 36.10.06.09. Temporary Sports Wagering Employee License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_09.md)
- [COMAR 36.10.06.10 COMAR 36.10.06.10. Identification Cards for Sports Wagering Employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_10.md)
- [COMAR 36.10.06.11 COMAR 36.10.06.11. Sports Wagering Vendor Registration and Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_36_10_06_11.md)

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