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Public Hearing on Proposed Regulation Adoption of 205 CMR 244.06 – November 9, 2022

  • October 07, 2022

Notice is hereby provided that in accordance with G.L. c. 30A § 2, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (“Commission”) will convene a public hearing for purposes of gathering comments, ideas, and information relative to the proposed adoption of 205 CMR 244.06: Independent Testing Laboratory Certification.  The proposal was developed pursuant to G.L. c. 23N § 4, as part of the Commission’s regulation promulgation process, and concerns the following regulation:

205 CMR 244.06: Independent Testing Laboratory Certification: The proposed regulation permits the Commission to authorize an independent testing laboratory certified to test gaming devices and equipment pursuant to 205 CMR 144 to also be certified to test sports wagering devices and equipment.

Scheduled hearing date and time: Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

Given the unprecedented circumstances, Governor Charles Baker issued an order to provide limited relief from certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law to protect the health and safety of the public and individuals interested in attending public meetings during the global Coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with the guidance provided, the Commission will conduct this hearing utilizing remote collaboration technology.

  • CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER:  1-646-741-5293   
  • PARTICIPANT CODE:  112 628 7858

A complete copy of the draft regulation referenced above may be downloaded by visiting www.massgaming.com, clicking on ‘Regulations and Compliance’ and selecting the ‘Proposed Rulemaking’ section. Anyone wishing to offer comments on this regulation can email caroline.torrisi@massgaming.gov or mgccomments@massgaming.gov and request the virtual hearing link to appear and speak.  Alternatively, written comments may also be submitted to that same email address with ‘Regulation Comment’ in the subject line. Comments must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

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