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GAMING > LAWFUL SPORTS BETTING ACT (432.401 - 432.419)
Short Summary
These legal documents pertain to the Lawful Sports Betting Act in Michigan, which governs various aspects of sports betting operations in the state. The documents cover the application process for licenses, collection of fingerprints and criminal history record checks, reporting requirements for internet sports betting operations, allocation of tax imposed on sports betting operators, creation and administration of the internet sports betting fund, responsible gaming database, prohibited conduct related to internet sports betting, jurisdiction and supervision of the Michigan Gaming Control Board over internet sports betting operations, age verification requirements and unauthorized use and fraud prevention, use of league data for determining the results of tier 2 sports bets, issuance of sports betting operator licenses, and issuance of sports betting supplier licenses. These documents apply to applicants, licensees, board employees, prospective board employees, board agents, contractors, sports betting operators, sports betting suppliers, vendors, and individuals involved in internet sports betting in Michigan. Violations of the act can result in both felony and misdemeanor charges, with potential imprisonment and fines. Civil fines may also be imposed on operators and suppliers that violate the act or its rules.
Whom does it apply to?
Applicants, licensees, board employees, prospective board employees, board agents, contractors, sports betting operators, sports betting suppliers, vendors, individuals involved in internet sports betting in Michigan
What does it govern?
Application process for licenses related to lawful sports betting, collection of fingerprints and criminal history record checks, reporting requirements for internet sports betting operations, allocation of tax imposed on sports betting operators, creation and administration of the internet sports betting fund, responsible gaming database, prohibited conduct related to internet sports betting, jurisdiction and supervision of the Michigan Gaming Control Board over internet sports betting operations, age verification requirements and unauthorized use and fraud prevention, use of league data for determining the results of tier 2 sports bets, issuance of sports betting operator licenses, issuance of sports betting supplier licenses
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned in these documents.
What are the Penalties?
Violations of subsection (1)(a) are considered felonies and can result in imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to $100,000. Violations of subsection (1)(b) to (i) are considered misdemeanors and can result in imprisonment for up to 1 year or a fine of up to $10,000. Civil fines may also be imposed on operators and suppliers that violate the act or its rules.
Jurisdiction
Michigan