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GA SB388
Bill
Status
Passed
5/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Lucas
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AI Summary
- Duplicate permit sticker fees are set at $25.00 for Class A machines and $125.00 for Class B machines, and unauthorized removal or defacing of a machine sticker is classified as a misdemeanor
- Master licensees facing potential license revocation are prohibited from assigning, selling, or transferring contracts with location owners or operators until a final, non-appealable decision is rendered; contracts become null and void upon final revocation
- Noncash redemption earned by a player is excluded from being counted as revenue derived from Class B machines for purposes of the 50% gross retail receipts cap for location owners and operators
- Penalties for improper machine placement are revised to fines of up to $50,000 (changed from "not less than" $50,000), loss of location license for one to five years, and potential loss of other state or local licenses
- Dispute resolution procedures are strengthened by requiring licensees to register a service agent and email address with the corporation, authorizing default judgments on liability if a party fails to pay hearing costs within 10 days, and allowing hearing officers to extend the 90-day hearing deadline for good cause
Legislative Description
Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine; prohibit the removal of a sticker without authorization
Last Action
Effective Date
5/3/2016
Committee Referrals
Regulated Industries2/26/2016
Economic Development and Tourism2/17/2016
Full Bill Text
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