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Can you summarize 23 ARCO Chapter 117?
Miscellaneous Regulated Industries > Casino Gaming
Short Summary
This legal document, Acts 2019, No. 371, 1, provides clarity regarding the letter of support required for a casino applicant in order for a county or city official to fulfill their responsibility to represent the desire of the citizens within the affected city and county. The document aims to fulfill the purpose of The Arkansas Casino Gaming Amendment of 2018, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100. The effective date of this document is March 8, 2019. An emergency clause is included, declaring that the act is immediately necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, and safety. The act becomes effective on the date of its approval by the Governor, the expiration of the period of time during which the Governor may veto the bill if it is neither approved nor vetoed, or the date the last house overrides the veto if the bill is vetoed by the Governor and the veto is overridden. The document requires a casino applicant for a casino license in Pope County and Jefferson County to submit a letter of support from the county judge or a resolution from the quorum court in the county where the proposed casino is to be located. If the proposed casino is to be located within a city or town, a letter of support from the mayor in the city or town where the proposed casino is to be located is also required. The letter of support or resolution must be dated and signed by the county judge, quorum court, or mayor holding office at the time of the submission of an application for a casino license. History. Acts 2019, No. 371, 2.
Whom does it apply to?
Casino applicants for a casino license in Pope County and Jefferson County
What does it govern?
Requirements for a casino applicant to obtain a letter of support from county and city officials for a casino license in Pope County and Jefferson County
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Arkansas