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GAMBLING > Video Gaming Machine Control Law
Short Summary
The provided legal document content covers various aspects of the Video Gaming Machine Control Law in Montana. It governs the approval and utilization of automated accounting and reporting systems for video gambling machines, the examination and approval process for new machines and associated equipment, the granting of permits for machines on premises within 150 feet of another premises, the inspection of premises and facilities where gambling devices are manufactured or distributed, the issuance of a video gambling machine manufacturer’s license, the offense of tampering with a machine, the rules and regulations related to authorized machines, the hours of play, the requirements for machines failing to meet specifications, the sale of machines, violations and penalties, the qualifications and limitations for obtaining a permit for machine placement, the video gambling machine gross income tax, the limitations on play and payment of credits, the expected payback value of credit awarded, the use and management of player rewards systems, the possession and play of machines, and the definitions of terms related to machines and associated equipment. These documents apply to licensed machine owners, operators, manufacturers, distributors, route operators, the department, and local law enforcement officials. Exemptions are provided for certain premises with alcoholic beverages licenses granted or applied for prior to specific dates. No specific penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Whom does it apply to?
Licensed machine owners, operators, manufacturers, distributors, route operators, department, local law enforcement officials
What does it govern?
Approval and utilization of automated accounting and reporting systems for video gambling machines, examination and approval process for new video gambling machines and associated equipment, granting of permits for video gambling machines on premises within 150 feet of another premises, inspection of premises and facilities where gambling devices are manufactured or distributed, issuance of a video gambling machine manufacturer's license, offense of tampering with a video gambling machine, rules and regulations related to video gambling machines authorized by this law, hours of play for video gambling machines, requirements for machines failing to meet specifications, sale of video gambling machines, violations and penalties, qualifications and limitations for obtaining a permit for the placement of video gambling machines on premises, video gambling machine gross income tax, limitations on play and payment of credits, expected payback value of credit awarded, use and management of player rewards systems, possession and play of video gambling machines, definitions of terms related to video gambling machines and associated equipment
What are exemptions?
Exemptions for premises with on-premises alcoholic beverages licenses granted, applied for, or contracted for prior to February 1, 1995, or premises licensed before January 1, 1985, as long as ownership remains within the immediate family
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Jurisdiction
Montana