Mich. Admin. Code R. 432.629 - Vendor Requirements
Rule 629.
(1) Only
vendors that are either approved by the board as a registered vendor pursuant
to R 432.629a, or are exempt from registration under subrule (4) of this rule,
may provide goods or services, or both, directly or indirectly, to an internet
gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider in connection with
internet gaming in this state.
(2)
Vendors requiring registration include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Affiliate marketers that do not have an
agreement based on the sharing of gross receipts or adjusted gross receipts. In
connection with its vendor registration, the affiliate marketer shall certify
it does not promote or market, or both, illegal online gaming sites to
individuals located in this state. An illegal online gaming site is one that is
not licensed to accept wagers from customers located in this state or another
state.
(b) Independent integrity
monitoring providers.
(c) Payment
processors.
(d) A person that
provides over $100,000.00 worth of goods or services, or both, to an internet
gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider in connection with its
internet gaming operations in this state in a calendar year.
(e) Data centers providing physical security
and infrastructure.
(f) Another
person as considered necessary by the board.
(3) An internet gaming operator or internet
gaming platform provider is prohibited from receiving goods or services in
connection with internet gaming in this state from a vendor that is either not
registered with the board, or that is not exempt from registration under
subrule (4) of this rule.
(4)
Unless otherwise provided for by the board, the following persons are exempt
from the vendor registration requirement:
(a)
A vendor that provides $100,000.00 or less worth of goods or services, or both,
to an internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider in
connection with internet gaming operations in this state in a calendar
year.
(b) Insurance
companies.
(c) An individual or
entity that provides legal services.
(d) Entities providing medical related
services.
(e) Public institutions
of higher education in this state.
(f) Public utilities regulated by the public
service commission.
(g) A Michigan
or federally chartered depository financial institution.
(h) An individual or business that provides
goods or services as a result of the licensee's employees engaging in business
travel, including transportation, lodging, food, and fuel providers.
(i) A person that provides employee training
or professional development to a licensee.
(j) A person that provides conferences,
seminars, publications, or memberships that directly contribute to the work
performance or professional development of the licensee's employees.
(5) All of the following
requirements apply regarding vendor conduct regardless of whether the vendor is
required to register:
(a) A vendor shall
conduct itself in a manner that does not compromise the integrity of internet
gaming and comply with the applicable provisions of the act and these
rules.
(b) A vendor is subject to
the jurisdiction of the board.
(c)
A vendor shall provide information or records requested by the board.
(d) A vendor shall cooperate with the board
in any investigation, inspection, audit, or inquiry.
(e) A vendor shall allow the board access to
its facilities that are relevant to this state's internet gaming
operations.
(f) A vendor shall
notify the board of any change in information previously submitted to the
board.
(6) The board may
conduct an investigation to determine if a vendor has acted in a manner that
does or could compromise the integrity of internet gaming in this
state.
(7) If the investigation
reveals a vendor's conduct could or does compromise the integrity of internet
gaming in this state, the board may issue a cease-and-desist order, obtain
injunctive relief, or take other action necessary to protect the integrity of
internet gaming in this state, or all 3.
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Rule 629.
(1) All of the following apply regarding vendor registration:
(a) A vendor who provides goods or services, or both, directly or indirectly, to an internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider in connection with its Michigan internet gaming operation may be required to register with the board . Vendors requiring registration include, but are not limited to, the following:
(i) Affiliate marketers that do not have an agreement based on the sharing of customer revenue. In connection with its vendor registration, the affiliate marketer must certify it does not promote or market, or both, illegal online gaming sites to individuals located in Michigan. An illegal online gaming site is one that is not licensed to accept wagers from customers located in Michigan or any other state.
(ii) Payment processors.
(iii)A person that provides over $100,000.00 worth of goods or services, or both, to any internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider in connection with its Michigan internet gaming operations in a calendar year .
(iv) Data centers providing physical security and infrastructure.
(v) Any other person as considered necessary by the board .
(b) Unless otherwise provided for by the board , a person must be registered as a vendor before providing goods or services, or both, as a vendor to an internet gaming operator or internet gaming platform provider.
(c) An internet gaming operator or an internet gaming platform provider is prohibited from using an unregistered vendor to provide goods or services that require a vendor registration.
(d) Unless otherwise provided for by the board , the following persons are not required to register as a vendor:
(i) Insurance companies.
(ii) A person or entity that provides legal services.
(iii) Entities providing medical related services.
(iv) Michigan public institutions of higher education.
(v) Public utilities regulated by the Michigan public service commission .
(vi) A Michigan or federally chartered depository financial institution.
(vii) A person or business that provides goods or services as a result of the licensees employees engaging in business travel, including transportation, lodging, food, and fuel providers.
(viii) A person who provides employee training or professional development to a licensee .
(ix) A person who provides conferences, seminars, publications, or memberships that will directly contribute to the work performance or professional development of the licensees employees .
(e) To register, a vendor must complete and file with the board an application for registration and required disclosure forms in the manner and form prescribed by the board . An application for registration and required disclosure forms must be submitted to the board , together with a nonrefundable application fee of $200.00 by a payment method acceptable to the board , such as a certified check, cashiers check, money order made payable to "State of Michigan", or electronic fund transfer .
(2) All of the following apply regarding renewal of a vendor registration:
(a) A vendor must renew its registration every 5 years after initial registration.
(b) A vendor intending to renew its registration must, at least 30 days before expiration of its registration, submit the annual registration fee and application in the manner and form required by the board .
(3) All of the following apply regarding vendor conduct:
(a) A vendor must, at all times, conduct itself in a manner that does not compromise the integrity of internet gaming or violate any applicable provisions of the act and these rules.
(b) The board may conduct an investigation to determine if a vendor has acted in a manner that does or could compromise the integrity of internet gaming in this state. The following may be considered during an investigation:
(i) Criminal records.
(ii) Suspension of licenses, registration certificates, or their equivalent, or any other adverse actions in other jurisdictions.
(iii) Business reputation.
(iv) Associations with businesses and individuals.
(v) Compliance with gaming laws and regulations in Michigan and other jurisdictions.
(vi) Any other information considered appropriate by the board .
(c) Vendors agree to be subject to the jurisdiction of the board ; have a continuing duty to provide information or records requested by the board ; must cooperate with the board in any investigation, inspection, audit, or inquiry ; and must allow the board access to its facilities that are relevant to Michigan internet gaming operations.
(d) If the investigation reveals a vendors conduct could or does compromise the integrity of internet gaming in this state, the board may issue a cease and desist order, obtain injunctive relief, or take any other action necessary to protect the integrity of internet gaming in this state, or all 3.
(e) Vendors have a continuing duty to notify the board of any change in information previously submitted to the board .