We may deny, suspend, or revoke any application, license or permit, when the applicant, licensee, or anyone holding a substantial interest in the applicant's or licensee's business or organization:
(1) Commits any act that constitutes grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking licenses or permits under RCW
9.46.075; or
(2) Has been convicted of, or forfeited bond on a charge of, or pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor or felony crime involving physical harm to individuals. "Physical harm to individuals" includes any form of criminal assault, any crime involving a threat of physical harm against another person, or any crime involving an intention to inflict physical harm on another person; or
(3) Has demonstrated willful disregard for complying with ordinances, statutes, administrative rules, or court orders, whether at the local, state, or federal level; or
(4) Has failed to pay gambling taxes to local taxing authorities and the local taxing authority has petitioned us to take action; or
(5) Is serving a period of probation or community supervision imposed as a sentence for any juvenile, misdemeanor, or felony criminal offense, whether or not the offense is covered under RCW
9.46.075(4); or
(6) Is the subject of an outstanding gross misdemeanor or felony arrest warrant; or
(7) Fails to provide us with any information required under commission rules within the time required, or, if the rule establishes no time limit, within thirty days after receiving a written request from us; or
(8) Poses a threat to the effective regulation of gambling, or creates or increases the likelihood of unfair or illegal practices, methods, and activities in the conduct of gambling activities, as demonstrated by:
(a) Prior activities; or
(b) Criminal record; or
(c) Reputation; or
(d) Habits; or
(e) Associations; or
(9) Knowingly provides or provided goods or services to an entity that illegally operates gambling activities.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 9.46.070. 07-21-116 (Order 617), § 230-03-085, filed 10/22/07, effective 1/1/08; 06-07-157 (Order 457), § 230-03-085, filed 3/22/06, effective 1/1/08.]