ND SB2251

State political party and legislative district party committees with raffle permits may use net proceeds from raffles for political purposes.

Political purposes are now classified as public-spirited uses under North Dakota gaming law, making them eligible disbursement categories.

The bill adds an exception to restrictions on using gaming proceeds to influence legislation, ballot measures, or political campaigns, but only for raffle net proceeds by these specific political organizations.

Organizations with restricted event permits remain limited to one event per year and must disburse net income to the eligible uses listed in state law, with political purposes now included for qualifying party committees.

Reporting requirements and other gaming regulations remain in effect; violations including unauthorized political spending can result in license or permit suspension for up to one year.