Ch. 4

2007 Laws of Maryland

9-1A-34.

(a) The Commission shall make an annual report to the
Governor and, subject to § 2-1246 of this article, to the General
assembly:

(1)     on the operation and finances of the video lottery
facilities;

(2)     with the assistance of local police departments and
the department of state police. detailing the crimes that occur
within the communities surrounding a video lottery facility; and

(3)     on the attainment of minority business participation
goals specified for licensees under § 9-1a-10(a)(1) and (2) of this
subtitle and the efforts by licensees to maintain those goals.

(B) Each fiscal year the Legislative Auditor shall audit and

EVALUATE THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION BY LICENSEES
UNDER SUBSECTION (A)(3) OF THIS SECTION. WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE
LICENSEE'S UTILIZATION OF CONTRACTORS ACROSS A BROAD SPECTRUM OF ITS
BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE FUNCTIONALLY RELATED
TO THE GAMING INDUSTRY.

9-1A-35.

(a)     There is a Small. Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses
account under the authority of the board of public works.

(b)     (1) the account shall receive money as required under 8
9-1a-27 of this subtitle.

(2)     money in the account shall be invested and
reinvested by the treasurer and interest and earnings shall accrue
to the Account.

(3)     The Comptroller shall:

(I) account for the account: and

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