Bill Text: DE SB254 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: An Act To Amend Title 28 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Charitable Gaming.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2016-09-06 - Signed by Governor [SB254 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2015-SB254-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Sen. Ennis & Rep. Viola |
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DELAWARE STATE SENATE 148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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SENATE BILL NO. 254 |
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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 28 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHARITABLE GAMING. |
Section 1. Amend Chapter 15 of Title 28 by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§1502 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(3) "Game or games"
means bingo, instant bingo instant or sealed game, and charitable
gaming;
(4) "Organization"
means a veterans', religious or charitable organization, volunteer fire company
or fraternal society as defined in article II, §17A or 17B of the state Constitution.
Constitution;
(5) "Members only game" means any game of chance open for participation only to members of the sponsoring organization.
Section 2. Amend Chapter 15 of Title 28 by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§1520 Limitations and regulations under license.
(a) Bingo and charitable games conducted shall not
commence prior to 12:00 p.m. The operation of a game shall be limited to 6
consecutive hours, except as permitted by regulation. Instant bingo is Instant
or sealed games are permitted during any event sponsored by the entity that
is licensed to conduct it, regardless of the day or time. No bingo or
charitable gaming may take place after 1:00 a.m.
Section 3.Amend Chapter 15 of Title 28 by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§ 1524 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(2) "Instant bingo" "Instant
or sealed game" means any game of chance played with sealed or covered
cards which must be opened in some fashion by the holder, such that the cards
reveal instantly whether the holder has won a prize. This paragraph includes,
but is not limited to, so-called "rip-offs," or "Nevada
pull-tabs. pull-tab game.
Section 4.Amend Chapter 15 of Title 28 by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§1525 Prize limits.
(d) In a members only game, no prize will be offered or given in excess of the sum of $500 in any single game.
Section 5. Amend Chapter 15 of Title 28 by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§1526 Limitations.
(e) Only a member who furnishes proof of membership in the organization or parent organization sponsoring the game may participate in the game.
SYNOPSIS
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This bill clarifies the type of charitable games allowed by the law and limits participation in in some games to members of the sponsoring organization. |
Author:Senator Ennis
