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MI HB4932

Bill

Status

Passed

12/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jon Switalski

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts redemption games from gambling laws if the outcome is determined by player skill rather than chance
  • Allows prizes limited to noncash items, toys, novelties, coupons, or gift cards with a maximum wholesale value of $3.75 per single play
  • Permits gift cards redeemable only at specified retailers for goods and services (not cash) without alterable PIN information
  • Allows players to accumulate coupons or representations of value up to $500.00 wholesale value, with redemption value not exceeding 15 times the single play cost or $3.75 per play average, whichever is less
  • Excludes games of chance (roulette, cards, dice, slot machines, wheels of fortune) and games with mechanical devices that impair player skill from exemption

Legislative Description

Gaming; other; redemption games; increase allowable value for coupons awarded and allow gift cards as prizes. Amends sec. 310b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.310b).

Gaming, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 219'10 With Immediate Effect

12/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Regulatory Reform6/3/2009
Regulatory Reform5/12/2009

Full Bill Text

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