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MS SB2801

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies the definition of "applicant" in gaming law to explicitly include persons seeking prelicensing or post-licensing regulatory approvals such as gaming site approval and approval to proceed with development.

  • Requires the Gaming Commission to adopt regulations mandating that applicants pay all fees and costs associated with investigating requests for any required prelicensing or post-licensing regulatory approvals, including gaming site approval and development approval.

  • Increases the application fee for a license to conduct gaming aboard a vessel or cruise vessel from $5,000 to $50,000.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Gaming Control Act; clarify the term "applicant," require applicants to pay certain additional costs; increase license fee.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance1/15/2018

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