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MN HF2795

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Joe Hoppe

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Modifies the definition of "card playing" to remove language requiring individuals to "compete and wager with each other," allowing for wagering activity without direct competition between players.

  • Increases the maximum number of card playing tables at card clubs from 50 to 80, and removes the limitation on poker tournament play to one tournament per year lasting no longer than 14 days.

  • Increases maximum wagers at card clubs from $60 to $100 for standard games, while maintaining the $300 maximum wager for games with limited wagering opportunities.

  • Authorizes the commission to set regulatory threshold concentrations for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other medications in horse racing, replacing the previous specific limit of five micrograms per milliliter of blood plasma.

  • Requires the commission to be reimbursed for increased expenses related to upgraded drug testing technologies from receipts generated by card playing activities.

Legislative Description

Card club and pari-mutuel wagering provisions modified, and regulatory threshold concentrations provided to be set by the commission.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 279 05/04/12

5/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration4/24/2012
Commerce and Regulatory Reform3/12/2012

Full Bill Text

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