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MI HB6528
Bill
Status
9/29/2010
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Lori
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AI Summary
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Expands exemption from Michigan penal code to allow recreational card playing at senior citizen housing facilities and senior citizens centers not licensed by the liquor control commission.
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Requires at least 15 individuals who are 60 years of age or older to participate, with card playing conducted solely for amusement and recreation without fund-raising.
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Permits card playing between 9 a.m. and 12 midnight, with buy-ins capped at $5.00 per player and individual bets limited to 25 cents.
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Increases maximum winnings per hand from $5.00 to $200.00.
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Requires revenue beyond winnings to cover only reasonable expenses for conducting the activity, with no compensation permitted for those organizing the card playing.
Legislative Description
Gaming; other; exemption for card playing at certain senior citizen facilities; expand. Amends sec. 303a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.303a).
Gaming, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 09/30/2010
10/6/2010