NE LB177

Operator and distributor licenses for mechanical amusement devices change from annual to biennial (two-year) terms

Distributor license fees for cash devices increase from $100 to $200 per device, with the maximum fee cap raised from $5,000 to $10,000

Manufacturer license fees for cash devices increase from $5,000 to $10,000

Background checks for cash device operators, distributors, and manufacturers change from one-time requirements to checks that may occur at any time by the Department of Revenue

The definition of "operator" is revised to include any person who operates a business where a mechanical amusement device is physically located and available for play, removing the previous requirement that the operator must own the device