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Can you summarize AKST 05.15.180?
Licenses, Permits, and Registrations. > Limitations on authorized activity.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Alaska Statutes, specifically the Amusements and Sports section on Games of Chance and Contests of Skill, imposes limitations on authorized gaming and gambling activities. It prohibits the use of certain objects or instruments primarily used for gaming or gambling unless expressly authorized by the department. Additionally, it states that permits for activities under this chapter may only be issued if they existed in the state before January 1, 1959, with exceptions for specific activities. The document also sets limits on the value of door prizes offered or awarded under permits, restricts participation in bingo games to individuals above the age of 19, and establishes maximum prize amounts for municipalities, qualified organizations, and holders of multiple-beneficiary permits. Furthermore, it outlines rules and restrictions for conducting Calcutta pools, including age restrictions and limitations on eligible events. Recent bills are mentioned that will modify certain aspects of this document. The document references various sections of the Alaska Administrative Code and Alaska Statutes for further details.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals and organizations involved in gaming or gambling activities
What does it govern?
Limitations on authorized activity
What are exemptions?
Raffles, lotteries, bingo games, pull-tab games, freeze-up classics, race classics, rain classics, goose classics, mercury classics, deep freeze classics, dog mushers' contests, snow classics, snow machine classics, canned salmon classics, salmon classics, animal classics, crane classics, cabbage classics, Calcutta pools, big bull moose derbies, and king salmon classics
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties mentioned
Jurisdiction
Alaska