Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 36. Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency |
Subtitle 03. GAMING PROVISIONS |
Chapter 36.03.10. Video Lottery Facility Minimum Internal Control Standards |
Sec. 36.03.10.30. Returned Checks
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A. All checks returned after deposit shall be:
(1) Returned directly to an accounting department employee with no incompatible functions; and
(2) Maintained by a check bank cashier with no incompatible functions.
B. A facility operator shall:
(1) Limit collection efforts pertaining to a returned check to the following persons:
(a) A gaming or principal licensed employee of the accounting department with no incompatible functions; and
(b) An attorney representing the facility operator;
(2) Notice the employee or attorney authorized to conduct collection efforts of any verbal or written communication with a player regarding collection efforts;
(3) Document all collection efforts in the players credit file; and
(4) Send a statement to a player at reasonable intervals.
C. After reasonable collection efforts, returned checks may be considered uncollectible for accounting purposes if the write off is authorized by the:
(1) Chief executive officer; and
(2) Director of finance or another designated principal employee who does not possess authority to authorize credit or approve a change in a credit limit.