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HB 605 - Prohibits Gambling In Internet Cafes - Key Vote
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Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (63-30) - Dec. 5, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Gambling In Internet Cafes
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that increases requirements for operating a sweepstakes terminal device facility.
Highlights:
- Prohibits an individual from operating sweepstakes with the use of a sweepstake terminal device at a sweepstakes terminal device facility unless the individual has obtained an annual certificate of registration (Sec. 1).
- Defines “sweepstakes” as a game, contest or other advertising scheme where consideration is not required for an individual to enter to win or become eligible to receive a prize and determination is based on chance alone (Sec. 1).
- Exempts the following state approved gambling from the definition of sweepstakes (Sec. 1):
- Bingo;
- Pari-mutuel wagering;
- Lotteries operated by the State Lottery Commission; and
- Casino gambling.
- Prohibits a sweepstakes merchandise prize from exceeding a wholesale value of $10 (Sec. 1).
- Requires an individual to register with the Attorney General and pay a filing fee to obtain an annual certificate to operate a sweepstakes terminal device facility (Sec. 1).
- Requires a certified sweepstakes terminal device operator to file a sweepstakes terminal device monthly report with the Attorney General and pay a filing fee no later than the tenth day of each month (Sec. 1).
- Authorizes the Attorney General to fulfill the following responsibilities (Sec. 1):
- Adopt rules on types of schemes that are prohibited schemes of chance;
- Determine the filing procedure for a sweepstake terminal facility license;
- Refuse to issue a license; and
- Revoke a license.
- Classifies a violation of the provisions of this bill as a fifth degree felony, whereas existing law classifies this violation as a first degree misdemeanor (Sec. 1).
- Classifies failing to file a sweepstakes terminal device monthly report as a first degree misdemeanor (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Nov. 15, 2012
Title: Prohibits Gambling In Internet Cafes
Sponsors
Co-sponsors
- Nickie J. Antonio (OH - D)
- William G. 'Bill' Batchelder (OH - R)
- Louis W. Blessing Jr. (OH - R) (Out Of Office)
- Denise Driehaus (OH - D)
- Nancy J. Garland (OH - D) (Out Of Office)
- Dale Mallory (OH - D)
- Jeffrey A. McClain (OH - R)
- Dennis E. Murray (OH - D) (Out Of Office)
- Gerald L. 'Jerry' Stebelton (OH - R)
