Martin O'Malley, Governor

Ch. 4

(b) (1) [Each] AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT, EACH member of the
Commission [must be a resident and citizen of the State,] SHALL BE:

(i) at least 25 years old:

(ii) a resident of the state who has resided in the
State for at least 5 years:

(iii) a qualified voter of the state; and

(iv) an individual who has not been convicted of or
granted probation before judgment for a serious crime or a crime
that involves moral turpitude or gambling.

(2)      A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION MAY NOT:

(I) HAVE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN
VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS:

(II)      HAVE AN OFFICIAL RELATIONSHIP TO A PERSON WHO
HOLDS A LICENSE UNDER SUBTITLE 1A OF THIS TITLE:

(III)    HOLD ANY STOCKS, BONDS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL
INTEREST IN A PERSON HOLDING A LICENSE UNDER SUBTITLE 1A OF THIS
TITLE; OR

(IV)     BE AN ELECTED OFFICIAL OF STATE OR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT.

(3)       NO MORE THAN SIX MEMBERS MAY BE OF THE SAME
POLITICAL PARTY.

(4)       THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION SHALL REFLECT THE
GEOGRAPHIC. RACIAL. AND GENDER MAKEUP OF THE STATE.

(C) The Commission shall include:

(1)       ONE MEMBER WITH EXPERIENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT;

(2)       ONE MEMBER WITH EXPERIENCE IN A FIELD RELATING TO
FINANCE OR INVESTMENTS:

(3)       ONE MEMBER WHO IS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT; AND

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