1. Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, the provisions of this chapter applicable to an excursion gambling boat shall also apply to a gambling structure.

Ask a criminal law question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a criminal defense lawyer and protect your rights.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 99F.4D

  • Commission: means the state racing and gaming commission created under section 99D. See Iowa Code 99F.1
  • Excursion boat: means a self-propelled, floating vessel that is or has been previously certified for operation as a vessel. See Iowa Code 99F.1
  • Excursion gambling boat: means an excursion boat or moored barge on which lawful gambling is authorized and licensed as provided in this chapter. See Iowa Code 99F.1
  • Gambling structure: means any man-made stationary structure approved by the commission that does not include a racetrack enclosure which is subject to land-based building codes rather than maritime or Iowa department of natural resources inspection laws and regulations on which lawful gambling is authorized and licensed as provided in this chapter. See Iowa Code 99F.1
  • Licensee: means any person licensed under section 99F. See Iowa Code 99F.1
  • Moored barge: means a barge or vessel that is not self-propelled. See Iowa Code 99F.1
 2. A licensee authorized to conduct gambling games on an excursion boat may convert the license to authorize the conducting of gambling games on a gambling structure with the approval of the commission. In addition, a licensee authorized to conduct gambling games on a moored barge may elect to have the license treated to allow the conducting of gambling games on a gambling structure with the approval of the commission.