MN SF994

Decreases the minimum annual lawful purpose expenditure requirement for bingo organizations from 30 percent to 20 percent of gross profits in locations where bingo is the primary business.

Maintains the 30 percent minimum annual lawful purpose expenditure requirement for all other lawful gambling organizations.

Organizations failing to meet the applicable minimum expenditure threshold are placed on automatic probation for one year effective July 1, with potential license suspension or civil penalties up to $10,000 if they fail to improve.

Board must consider unique factors or extraordinary circumstances when determining suspensions or penalties, including capital asset purchases, construction-related access impairment, and natural disasters affecting gambling operations.

Effective the day following final enactment (May 25, 2011).