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Can you summarize MNST Chapter 349?
GAMING > LAWFUL GAMBLING AND GAMBLING DEVICES
Short Summary
These legal documents, part of the Minnesota Statutes governing lawful gambling and gambling devices, provide regulations and guidelines for the conduct of lawful gambling activities in Minnesota. They cover various aspects such as definitions of terms, expenditure restrictions, licensing requirements, governance of the Gambling Control Board, conflict of interest, standards for organizations engaged in lawful gambling, license actions, licensing requirements for organizations, distributor licenses, manufacturer licenses, linked bingo game provider licenses, license suspension and revocation, premises permits, exclusions and exemptions, employee requirements, conduct of bingo, tipboard games, pull-tab games, and raffles, age restrictions, accounts and records, credit sales, prize limits, and penalties for violations. These documents apply to persons and entities involved in lawful gambling activities in Minnesota, including licensed organizations, distributors, manufacturers, linked bingo game providers, employees, and participants. The documents aim to regulate and ensure compliance with the laws and regulations governing lawful gambling and gambling devices in Minnesota. Specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of the provisions are not specified.
Whom does it apply to?
Persons and entities involved in lawful gambling activities in Minnesota
What does it govern?
Lawful gambling and gambling devices
What are exemptions?
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.
What are the Penalties?
Specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of the document's provisions are not specified.
Jurisdiction
Minnesota