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OH HB32

Bill

Status

Passed

9/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

William Seitz

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 3772.99 of the Revised Code to clarify that casino operators and employees are prohibited from participating in casino gaming at their own casino facility or at an affiliated casino facility in Ohio, except as part of their official operation or employment duties.

  • Casino operators or employees who violate this prohibition commit a misdemeanor of the first degree on the first offense and a felony of the fifth degree for any subsequent offense.

  • The criminal penalty provision applies specifically to participation in casino gaming "at the casino facility at which the casino operator or employee has an interest or is employed or at an affiliated casino facility in this state."

  • Existing section 3772.99 of the Revised Code is repealed and replaced with the amended version containing this clarification.

Legislative Description

Apply criminal penalties to casinos and affiliated casinos

Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment

Last Action

Effective 9/12/17

9/12/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight and Reform2/22/2017
Criminal Justice2/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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