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§ 113.01 ADOPTION OF STATE LAW BY REFERENCE.
   The provisions of M.S. Chapter 349, as they may be amended from time to time, with reference to the definition of terms, conditions of operation, provisions relating to sales, and all other matters pertaining to lawful gambling, are hereby adopted by reference and are made a part of this chapter as if set out in full. It is the intention of the Council that all future amendments of M.S. Chapter 349 are hereby adopted by reference or referenced as if they had been in existence at the time this chapter was adopted.
§ 113.02 CITY MAY BE MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN STATE LAW.
   The Council is authorized by the provisions of M.S. § 349.213, as it may be amended from time to time, to impose, and has imposed in this chapter, additional restrictions on gambling within its limits beyond those contained in M.S. Chapter 349, as it may be amended from time to time.
§ 113.03 PURPOSE.
   The purpose of this chapter is to regulate lawful gambling within the city, to prevent its commercialization, to ensure the integrity of operations, and to provide for the use of net profits only for lawful purposes.
§ 113.04 DEFINITIONS.
   In addition to the definitions contained in M.S. § 349.12, as it may be amended from time to time, the following terms are defined for purposes of this chapter:
   BOARD. The State of Minnesota Gambling Control Board.
   LICENSED ORGANIZATION. An organization licensed by the Board.
   LOCAL PERMIT. A permit issued by the city.
   TRADE AREA. This city and each city and township contiguous to this city.
§ 113.05 APPLICABILITY.
   This chapter shall be construed to regulate all forms of lawful gambling within the city except:
   (A)   Bingo conducted within a nursing home or a senior citizen housing project or by a senior citizen organization if: the prizes for a single bingo game do not exceed $10; total prizes awarded at a single bingo occasion do not exceed $200; no more than 2 bingo occasions are held by the organization or at the facility each week; only members of the organization or residents of the nursing home or housing project are allowed to play in a bingo game; no compensation is paid for any persons who conduct the bingo; and a manager is appointed to supervise the bingo.
   (B)   Raffles, if the value of all prizes awarded by the organization in a calendar year does not exceed $750.
§ 113.06 LAWFUL GAMBLING PERMITTED.
   Lawful gambling is permitted within the city if the Council, by resolution adopted by a majority of its members authorizes lawful gambling to occur, provided it is conducted in accordance with M.S. §§ 609.75 to 609.763, inclusive, as they may be amended from time to time; M.S. §§ 349.11 to 349.23, inclusive, as they may be amended from time to time, and this chapter.
§ 113.07 COUNCIL APPROVAL.
   Lawful gambling authorized by M.S. §§ 349.11 to 349.23, inclusive, as they may be amended from time to time, shall not be conducted unless approved by the Council, subject to the provisions of this chapter and state law.
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