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Can you summarize DCCO Title 22, Chapter 17?
Criminal Offenses. > Gambling.
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to the District of Columbia and governs permissible gambling activities. It legalizes various gambling activities, including lotteries, daily numbers games, bingo, raffles, Monte Carlo night parties, and sports wagering. These activities are to be conducted only by the District of Columbia and individuals or entities licensed by the District of Columbia. The purpose of legalizing these activities is to generate revenue for the District of Columbia and provide financial benefits to its citizens. The subchapter was enacted in 1981 and has undergone subsequent amendments. The most recent amendment in 2019 removed the applicability restriction impacting this section. No specific penalties are mentioned in this subchapter.
Whom does it apply to?
The District of Columbia and individuals or entities licensed by the District of Columbia
What does it govern?
Permissible gambling activities
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in this subchapter.
Jurisdiction
Washington, D.C.