Bill Summary for H 292 (2015-2016)

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Mar 18 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 292 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 18, 2015
AN ACT TO REQUIRE A LICENSE TO OPERATE A BEACH BINGO GAME, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO CHARGE AND COLLECT THAT LICENSING FEE, AND TO MAKE IT A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO VIOLATE THE BEACH BINGO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
Intro. by Hurley.

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Adds the following to GS 14-309.14, governing beach bingo. Prohibits operating a beach bingo game without a license; makes operating a game without a license a Class 2 misdemeanor. Sets out the procedure for obtaining a license from the Department of Public Safety (DPS), including paying a $300 application fee and $300 annual renewal fee. Effective December 1, 2015. Effective October 1, 2015, makes it a Class 2 misdemeanor to provide false information on a license application.

Allows DPS to take necessary actions to develop and implement the application process. Allows DPS to begin accepting applications, collect the application fee, and issue licenses beginning October 1, 2015.