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. Enacted June 22, 2016. GS 14-309(5)c., as enacted by Section 1, is effective October 1, 2016. The remainder of Section 1 is effective December 1, 2016. The remainder of the act is effective June 22, 2016.
BEACH BINGO LICENSES.-AB
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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.
Bill History:
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Wed, 18 Mar 2015 House: Filed
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Thu, 19 Mar 2015 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 19 Mar 2015 House: Ref to the Com on Judiciary I, if favorable, Finance
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Mon, 13 Apr 2015 House: Withdrawn From Com
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Mon, 13 Apr 2015 House: Ref to the Com on Judiciary II, if favorable, Finance
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Thu, 23 Apr 2015 House: Reptd Fav
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Thu, 23 Apr 2015 House: Re-ref Com On Finance
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Tue, 12 May 2015 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 12 May 2015 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Wed, 13 May 2015 House: Added to Calendar
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Wed, 13 May 2015 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Wed, 13 May 2015 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Thu, 14 May 2015 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Thu, 14 May 2015 Senate: Regular Message Received From House
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Thu, 14 May 2015 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 14 May 2015 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Wed, 18 May 2016 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
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Wed, 18 May 2016 Senate: Re-ref Com On Finance
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Tue, 14 Jun 2016 Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Tue, 14 Jun 2016 Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
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Wed, 15 Jun 2016 Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
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Wed, 15 Jun 2016 Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
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Thu, 16 Jun 2016 Senate: Regular Message Sent To House
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Thu, 16 Jun 2016 House: Regular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
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Mon, 20 Jun 2016 House: Added to Calendar
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Mon, 20 Jun 2016 House: Concurred In S/Com Sub
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Mon, 20 Jun 2016 House: Ordered Enrolled
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Mon, 20 Jun 2016 House: Ordered Enrolled
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Tue, 21 Jun 2016 Ratified
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Tue, 21 Jun 2016 Pres. To Gov. 6/21/2016
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Wed, 22 Jun 2016 Signed by Gov. 6/22/2016
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Wed, 22 Jun 2016 Ch. SL 2016-27
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 292 (2015-2016)Summary date: Jun 23 2016 - View Summary
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Bill H 292 (2015-2016)Summary date: Jun 14 2016 - View Summary
Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Amends GS 14-309.14, which sets out provisions that apply to beach bingo games, by amending proposed (5)a, to provide that the application for a beach bingo license is to be made to the State Bureau of Investigation (previously, to the Department of Public Safety) on a form prescribed by the Bureau (previously, prescribed by the Department). Makes conforming changes.
Makes conforming changes to Section 2 of the act. Provides that, beginning October 1, 2016 (previously, October 1, 2015), the Bureau may accept applications, charge and collect application fees, and issue licenses as provided in GS 14-309.14(5), as enacted by the act.
Directs the Reviser of Statutes to replace any reference to the Department of Public Safety with the State Bureau of Investigation wherever it appears in Part 2 of Article 37 of GS Chapter 14 (Bingo and Raffles).
Changes the effective dates of the act as follows.
Provides that proposed GS 14-309.14(5)c is effective October 1, 2016 (previously, October 1, 2015), and applies to applications submitted on or after October 1, 2016 (previously, October 1, 2015), and offenses committed on or after that date.
Provides that the remainder of proposed GS 14-309.14(5) is effective December 1, 2016 (previously, December 1, 2015), and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
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Bill H 292 (2015-2016)Summary date: Mar 18 2015 - View Summary
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.
Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition changed the long title. Original long title was AN ACT TO REQUIRE A LICENSE TO OPERATE A BEACH BINGO GAME, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CHARGE AND COLLECT THAT LICENSING FEE, AND TO MAKE IT A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO VIOLATE THE BEACH BINGO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.