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GAMING > COMPULSIVE GAMING PREVENTION ACT (432.251 - 432.256)
Short Summary
The Compulsive Gaming Prevention Act establishes the compulsive gaming prevention fund within the Department of Treasury. The fund receives money from various sources, including the state services fee fund, the state lottery fund, and the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund. The fund is used for the treatment, prevention, education, training, research, and evaluation of pathological gamblers and their families, as well as funding the toll-free compulsive gaming helpline number. The Department of Community Health has the authority to establish fees for the treatment of pathological gambling addictions. The act also governs the submission of results and recommendations for any changes in funding levels. The results and recommendations are to be submitted to various entities including the racing commissioner, commissioner of the state lottery, chairperson of the Michigan gaming control board, chairs of the senate and house committees on gaming issues, senate and house of representatives appropriations committees, and the director of the department of community health. Additionally, if the director of the department of community health determines that the money in the compulsive gaming prevention fund is inadequate, the Michigan gaming control board may assess a fee on each of the 3 casinos licensed under the Michigan gaming control and revenue act to adequately fund the required services, programs, and research.
Whom does it apply to?
The Compulsive Gaming Prevention Act applies to various entities including the racing commissioner, commissioner of the state lottery, chairperson of the Michigan gaming control board, chairs of the senate and house committees on gaming issues, senate and house of representatives appropriations committees, and the director of the department of community health.
What does it govern?
Compulsive Gaming Prevention Act governs the submission of results and recommendations for any changes in funding levels, establishment and management of the compulsive gaming prevention fund, distribution of funds for the treatment, prevention, education, training, research, and evaluation of pathological gamblers and their families, and the authority to establish fees for the treatment of pathological gambling addictions.
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned in this section.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned in this section.
Jurisdiction
Michigan