Enacts new GS 14-306.4A making it unlawful for a sweepstakes sponsor or promoter, or any partner, affiliate, subsidiary, or contractor, to own, lease, or otherwise possess an electronic machine or device for use by sweepstakes’ entrants. Also prohibits any mechanism that seeks to avoid, through subterfuge or pretense, application of the law. Defines electronic machine or device, enter or entry, prize, and sweepstakes. Provides that nothing in the statute makes illegal any lawfully conducted activity on Indian lands. Makes the first offense of the statute a Class 2 misdemeanor, the second offense a Class H felony, and the third and any subsequent offense a Class G felony. Makes the possession of five or more machines a Class G felony. Makes each violation of the statute a separate offense. Clarifies that it is unlawful to provide an electronic machine or device for a sweepstakes entrant’s use; however, a sweepstakes promoter may use the machine or device for other purposes. Provides that a violation of GS 14-306.4A is a lesser included offense of GS 14-306.4, and does not repeal or affect the provisions of the latter.
Makes a conforming change to GS 14-309. Includes whereas clauses. Effective July 1, 2011, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.