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IN SB0449
Bill
Status
1/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
Earline Rogers
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AI Summary
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Authorizes licensed riverboat owners to relocate gaming operations from docked riverboats to inland casinos located on adjacent property, subject to commission approval and compliance with building codes and safety requirements.
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Allows property separated from a riverboat dock by a public road or railroad right of way to be considered adjacent for purposes of inland casino relocation.
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Permits licensed owners to simultaneously operate both an inland casino and docked riverboat for up to 120 days, with gaming positions in the inland facility capped at the number operated in the docked riverboat as of July 1, 2014, unless the gaming commission approves an increase.
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Extends the deduction for adjusted gross receipts from qualified wagering (using noncashable vouchers, coupons, electronic credits, or electronic promotions) from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2018, with a maximum annual deduction of $5,000,000.
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Effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Gaming matters. Authorizes riverboats to move inland to adjacent properties. Extends until July 1, 2018, the availability of the deduction for wagers made by patrons using noncashable vouchers, coupons, electronic credits, or electronic promotions provided by the licensed owner or operating agent.
Last Action
Senator Niemeyer added as third author
1/22/2015