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Can you summarize MNST 609.75?
CRIMINAL CODE > GAMBLING; DEFINITIONS.
Short Summary
This legal document provides definitions and regulations related to gambling activities. It defines a lottery as a plan that distributes money, property, or rewards to participants selected by chance. It also outlines the requirements for in-package chance promotions to be exempt from being considered a lottery. The document further defines a bet as a mutual agreement between parties to gain or lose money or property based on chance, with some element of skill involved. It specifies various activities that are not considered bets, such as insurance contracts, purchase or sale of securities, bona fide contests, bingo conducted in compliance with specific sections, private social bets, operation of equipment or conduct of a raffle by licensed organizations, pari-mutuel betting on horse racing, and purchase and sale of State Lottery tickets. The document also provides definitions for terms like gambling device, gambling place, bucket shop, sports bookmaking, video game of chance, 900 telephone number, game, authorized gambling activity, authorized gambling establishment, savings promotion raffle, qualifying account, and nonqualifying account. It concludes by stating that the definitions provided in this document apply to sections 609.75 to 609.762 of the Minnesota Statutes.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals and organizations involved in gambling activities
What does it govern?
Gambling activities and related definitions
What are exemptions?
Contracts to insure, indemnify, guarantee, or compensate for harm or loss; contracts for the purchase or sale of securities or commodities; offers of purses, prizes, or premiums in bona fide contests; bingo conducted in compliance with specific sections; private social bets; operation of equipment or conduct of a raffle by licensed organizations; pari-mutuel betting on horse racing; purchase and sale of State Lottery tickets
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance or violation of the provisions are not mentioned in this document.
Jurisdiction
Minnesota