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OH SB115
Bill
Status
5/28/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jim Buchy
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AI Summary
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Extends the moratorium on new sweepstakes establishments using terminal devices from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2014, while allowing pre-existing establishments to continue operating at their current locations.
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Requires all sweepstakes establishments operating before June 11, 2012 to file a new affidavit with the Attorney General within thirty days containing owner/employee names, dates operations began, and other prescribed information.
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Authorizes the Attorney General or county prosecuting attorneys to seek injunctions against illegal sweepstakes operations and impose civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for failure to file required affidavits.
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Clarifies that the moratorium does not authorize conduct prohibited under Ohio Chapter 2915 (gambling laws) and does not exempt any sweepstakes from existing gambling regulations.
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Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately to preserve public peace, health, and safety.
Legislative Description
To amend Section 12 of Am. Sub. H.B. 386 of the 129th General Assembly to extend the moratorium on new establishments conducting sweepstakes by sweepstakes terminal devices, to require establishments to file a new affidavit, and to declare an emergency.
Sweepstakes parlors-extend moratorium/ require new affidavits
Last Action
Effective Date
5/28/2013