The Casino Interest Registration Act (Public Act 74 of 1997; MCLA 432.271) requires the following:

Registration Requirement

• A person holding a casino interest must file a registration form with the Department of State within five days after obtaining a casino interest. (For purposes of this law, the Department of State considers "obtaining a casino interest" to be the day the MGCB issues the Casino License.)
• Registration is terminated by filing a Notice of Termination within 30 days after the person ceases to hold a casino interest.
• Twice each year, the Department of State must publish a list of the names of persons who hold casino interests. The list must be given wide public dissemination.

Registration Form Requirements

• Name and office address of person holding the interest.
• Description of the casino interest.
• For non-individuals who hold a 1% interest in a casino license or casino enterprise (the buildings, facilities or rooms functionally connected to a casino... bars, restaurants, retail shops, etc.), the names of its principal officers, board members, partners or directors.
  
  

Persons Subject to Registration

• A person who holds at least a 1% interest in a casino license or casino enterprise.
• The spouse and children of a person who holds at least a 1% interest in a casino license or casino enterprise.
• The officers of any person who holds a 1% interest in a casino licensee or casino enterprise.
• The spouse and children of the officers of any person who holds a 1% interest in a casino licensee or casino enterprise.
• A partner, officer or key managerial employee of a casino licensee or casino enterprise.
• The spouse and children of a partner, officer or key managerial employee of a casino licensee or casino enterprise.
  
  

Enforcement

• Late registration fees of $10.00 per day, not to exceed $300.00.
• Failure to register for more than 30 days is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
• If the Department of State, upon "investigation of a report," determines that there is probable cause to believe that a violation of the Act has occurred, the results of the investigation shall be referred to the Attorney General for enforcement of penalties.
• A person may file a sworn complaint with the Department of State alleging a violation of the Act. The sworn complaint must be forwarded to the Attorney General, who is responsible for both the investigation and enforcement of penalties.

For more information about this law, contact the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections.