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Can you summarize MNST 349.166?
LAWFUL GAMBLING AND GAMBLING DEVICES > EXCLUSIONS; EXEMPTIONS.
Short Summary
This legal document governs lawful gambling and gambling devices in Minnesota. It provides exclusions and exemptions for certain activities. Exclusions include bingo conducted by organizations in connection with county fairs, state fairs, or civic celebrations for a limited duration or on four or fewer days in a calendar year. Bingo conducted within nursing homes, senior citizen housing projects, or by senior citizen organizations is also excluded, with specific limitations on prizes and participants. Raffles conducted by organizations with a value of prizes not exceeding $1,500 in a calendar year or $5,000 at one event for 501(c)(3) organizations are also excluded. Exemptions include lawful gambling conducted by organizations on five or fewer days in a calendar year with prizes not exceeding $50,000. Exempted organizations are allowed to conduct individual raffles with specific conditions. No specific penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Organizations conducting bingo, raffles, and lawful gambling
What does it govern?
Lawful gambling and gambling devices
What are exemptions?
Exclusions: Bingo conducted by organizations in connection with county fairs, state fairs, or civic celebrations for a limited duration or on four or fewer days in a calendar year; Bingo conducted within nursing homes, senior citizen housing projects, or by senior citizen organizations with specific limitations; Raffles conducted by organizations with a value of prizes not exceeding $1,500 in a calendar year or $5,000 at one event for 501(c)(3) organizations. Exemptions: Lawful gambling conducted by organizations on five or fewer days in a calendar year with prizes not exceeding $50,000; Exempted organizations conducting individual raffles with specific conditions.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Minnesota