(a) Notwithstanding the issuance of a license therefor, no casino or simulcasting facility may be opened or remain open to the public, and no gaming or simulcasting wagering activity, except for test purposes, may be conducted therein, unless and until a valid operation certificate has been issued to the casino licensee by the Commission. Such certificate shall be issued by the Commission upon a finding each complies in all respects with the requirements of this chapter and regulations promulgated hereunder, that the casino licensee has implement necessary management controls and security precautions for the efficient operation of the casino, and if applicable, the simulcasting facility, that casino and simulcasting facility personnel are properly trained and licensed for the efficient performance of their respective responsibilities, and that the casino and any applicable simulcasting facility are prepared in all respects to receive and entertain the public.
(b) The operation certificate shall include a statement of compliance with subsection (a) of this section and an itemized list by category and number of the authorized games permitted in the particular casino establishment and any applicable simulcasting facility.
(c) A casino licensee shall notify the Commission in advance of any proposed change in the number of authorized games to be played in its casino or simulcasting facility, and any changes in the configuration of the casino or simulcasting facility, and shall request the issuance of an operation certificate which permits such changes to occur. The Commission shall issue a revised operation certificate unless it finds that the planned change in authorized games or configuration of facilities does not conform to the requirements of this chapter or regulations promulgated hereunder, or that there has been a change of circumstances in the casino or with respect to the casino licensee materially affecting compliance with subsection (a) of this section.
(d) An operation certificate shall remain in force and effect unless altered in accordance with subsection (c) of this section, or revoked, suspended, limited, or otherwise altered by the Commission in accordance with this chapter.
(e) It shall be an express condition of continued operation under this chapter that a casino licensee shall maintain all books, records, and documents pertaining to the licensee's operations, including casino simulcasting, and approved hotel in a manner and location within the Virgin Islands approved by the Commission. All such books, records and documents shall be immediately available for inspection during all hours of operation in accordance with the rules of the Commission and shall be maintained for a period of seven years or such other period of time as the Commission shall require.