NC H2030

Establishes Chapter 18D of North Carolina General Statutes to create a regulatory framework for video gaming machines, allowing them to operate in licensed establishments with Department of Revenue oversight and permits.

Permits licensed operators to place up to 10 video gaming machines per establishment (maximum 500 statewide) with a maximum $5 wager per single play, restricted to players 18 years or older.

Requires licensed operators to pay $5,000 annual license fee plus $250 per machine annually; establishes that 4% of collected fees go to Department administrative costs, remainder to General Fund or local jurisdictions.

Prohibits video gaming machines within 50 feet of churches and schools, and restricts licenses to applicants who have been North Carolina residents for 3+ years with no felony or gambling-related convictions within 10 years.

Modifies existing gambling statutes (G.S. 14-292 through 14-305) to exempt video gaming machines licensed under Chapter 18D from criminal penalties, effective January 1, 2011.