Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 324-A – Games of chance prohibited at “beano” locations
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1. Games of chance where “beano” located. A person may not conduct a “beano” game at any location where a lottery or other game of chance is conducted.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 324-A
- License: means written authority from the Gambling Control Unit to hold, conduct or operate "Beano". See Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 311
- Location permit: means that card issued by the Gambling Control Unit, describing the premises or area in which "Beano" may be conducted. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 311
- Period: means the number of calendar weeks authorized by a single license for the operation of "Beano" or "Bingo. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 311
- unit: means the bureau within the Department of Public Safety under Title 25, section 2902, subsection 12 or an authorized representative of the Gambling Control Unit. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 17 Sec. 311
2. Games of chance before “beano.” A person may not conduct a lottery or other game of chance during the period of one hour before the conduct of any “beano” game at the specific location of the “beano” game, except that the following lotteries may be conducted during the period of one hour before the conduct of “beano” games.
A. Lottery tickets issued by the State Liquor and Lottery Commission may be sold when a valid license certificate issued by the commission is properly displayed. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
C. Lucky seven or similar sealed tickets may be sold when that game of chance is registered with the Gambling Control Unit and when a valid license or registration certificate is properly displayed. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section and section 312, lucky seven games may be conducted during the period beginning 2 hours before and ending 2 hours after a “beano” game.
Notwithstanding any other rule, lucky seven or other similar sealed tickets may be sold that have a sale value of $1 or less, and a person who sells or distributes “beano” cards or materials used to play “beano” prior to the conduct of “beano” as a volunteer, as provided in this section, is permitted to play in the “beano” game. [PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §25 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §25 (AMD).]
3. Location defined. For purposes of this section, “location” means the location specified in the location permit.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
4. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §10 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 452, §I10 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 110, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. B, §8 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. JJJJJ, §25 (AMD).