97. Hours of Operation. a. Each casino licensed pursuant to this act shall be permitted to operate 24 hours a day unless otherwise directed by the division in accordance with its authority under P.L.1977, c.110 (C. 5:12-1 et seq.).

b. A casino licensee shall file with the division a schedule of hours prior to the issuance of an initial operation certificate. If the casino licensee proposes any change in scheduled hours, such change may not be effected until such licensee files a notice of the new schedule of hours with the division. Such filing must be made 30 days prior to the effective date of the proposed change in hours.

c. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit a casino licensee in opening its casino later than, or closing its casino earlier than, the times stated in its schedule of operating hours; provided, however, that any such alterations in its hours shall comply with the provisions of subsection a. of this section and with regulations of the division pertaining to such alterations.

L.1977, c.110, s.97; amended 1991, c.182, s.35; 1992, c.9, s.9; 1992, c.36; 2002, c.65, s.20; 2011, c.19, s.62.