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Can you summarize 75 MSCO Chapter 76, Penalties?
Mississippi Gaming Control Act > Penalties
Short Summary
The Mississippi Gaming Control Act governs gaming activities in Mississippi. It applies to individuals or entities involved in gaming activities in the state. Violating any provision of the Act can result in the immediate revocation of all licenses issued to the violator. The court may also order that no new or additional license be issued to the violator or for the room or premises where the violation occurred for one year after revocation. Willful failure to report, pay, or truthfully account for and pay over any license fee or tax can lead to imprisonment for one to six years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. Willful violation, attempt to violate, or conspiracy to violate certain provisions can result in imprisonment for one to twenty years, a fine of up to $50,000, or both. However, licensees who put additional games or slot machines into play or display them in a public area without the required licenses and approval are subject only to the penalties provided in specific sections and any applicable county or municipal ordinance. Violations not specifically fixed with a penalty in the Act are considered misdemeanors.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals or entities involved in gaming activities in Mississippi
What does it govern?
Mississippi Gaming Control Act
What are exemptions?
Licensees who put additional games or slot machines into play or display them in a public area without the required licenses and approval
What are the Penalties?
1. Immediate revocation of all licenses issued to the violator 2. No new or additional license may be issued to the violator or for the room or premises where the violation occurred for one year after revocation 3. Willful failure to report, pay, or truthfully account for and pay over any license fee or tax can result in imprisonment for one to six years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both 4. Willful violation, attempt to violate, or conspiracy to violate certain provisions can lead to imprisonment for one to twenty years, a fine of up to $50,000, or both 5. Violations not specifically fixed with a penalty in the Act are considered misdemeanors
Jurisdiction
Mississippi