NRS463.386. Credit for prepaid fees for license upon transfer of gaming license for continuing operation; regulations.

      1.  If the Commission approves the issuance of a license for gaming operations at the same location that is currently licensed, or locations that are currently licensed if the license is for the operation of a slot machine route, the Chair of the Board, in consultation with the Chair of the Commission may administratively determine that, for the purposes of NRS 463.370 and 463.373 to 463.3855, inclusive, the gaming license shall be deemed transferred, the previously licensed operation shall be deemed a continuing operation and credit must be granted for prepaid license fees, if the Chair of the Board makes a written finding that such determination is consistent with the public policy of this State pursuant to NRS 463.0129.

      2.  The Chair of the Board may refer a request for administrative determination pursuant to this section to the Board and the Commission for consideration, or may deny the request for any reasonable cause. A denial may be submitted for review by the Board and the Commission in the manner set forth by the regulations adopted by the Commission which pertain to the review of administrative approval decisions.

      3.  Except as otherwise provided in this section, no credit or refund of fees or taxes may be made because a gaming establishment ceases operation.

      4.  The Commission may, with the advice and assistance of the Board, adopt regulations consistent with the policy, objects and purposes of this chapter as it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

      (Added to NRS by 1973, 389; A 1975, 693; 1979, 1528, 1740; 1981, 1095; 1983, 1337; 1991, 534, 1011; 1993, 2001; 2011, 208)