(A) The purpose of this chapter is to regulate and control the conduct of gambling, and to ensure the integrity of operations.
(B) The provisions of M.S. Chapter 349, as it may be amended from time to time, are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter as if set out in full.
(Ord. 207, passed 10-2-2001)
There shall be no gambling in the city except as authorized pursuant to the provisions of M.S. §§ 349.11 et seq., as they may be amended from time to time, and the rules adopted pursuant to the authority contained in the statutes. Gambling shall be operated in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in this chapter, other applicable city ordinances, and state and federal laws and regulations.
(Ord. 207, passed 10-2-2001)
Gross profits from lawful gambling may be expended only for lawful purposes, or allowable expenses as provided under M.S. § 349.15, as it may be amended from time to time, and the definition of LAWFUL PURPOSES as defined under M.S. § 349.12, as it may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. 207, passed 10-2-2001)
(A) Except for an organization licensed by the Board, no person may conduct a gambling event which would otherwise be allowed pursuant to the exemption set forth in M.S. § 349.166, as it may be amended from time to time, without first securing a permit from the city.
(B) No person may conduct a gambling event within the city without first securing a premises permit from the Board, with a resolution from the City Council approving the premises permit. The owner of the premises for which a premises permit is issued must comply with the requirements of M.S. § 349.18, as it may be amended from time to time, in renting or using the premises for lawful gambling.
(Ord. 207, passed 10-2-2001) Penalty, see § 115.99
(A) Each organization licensed to conduct lawful gambling in the city shall submit copies of all state gambling application forms and any additional information required by the city.
(B) Any organization leasing premises for the conduct of lawful gambling shall, upon request from the city, file with the city a copy of the lease within one week after execution of the lease. The lease shall not provide for rental payments based on a percentage of receipts or profits from lawful gambling.
(C) Every gambling event in the city conducted by an organization under state license shall be open to inspection by the city and the County Sheriff’s Department.
(D) The city may inspect, at any reasonable time without notice or search warrant, all records of a licensed organization required to be maintained by the State Gambling Control Board.
(Ord. 207, passed 10-2-2001)
(A) The Board shall notify the City Council pending application or renewal for a premises permit or bingo hall license. The applicant shall cooperate fully with the city in supplying all information provided for in this chapter. The City Council shall determine whether the organization meets all the criteria provided for in this chapter necessary to approve a premises permit.
(B) Each pending application for a premises permit shall be approved or disapproved by resolution of the City Council within 60 days of receipt of a complete application.
(Ord. 207, passed 10-2-2001)
The City Council shall not adopt a resolution approving a premises permit or bingo hall license from any applicant:
(A) Which has an officer, director, or other person in a supervisory or management position, who:
(1) Has ever been convicted of a felony;
(2) Has ever been convicted of a crime involving gambling; or
(3) Has ever been convicted of assault, a criminal violation involving the use of a firearm, or making terroristic threats;
(B) Which owes or which has an officer, director, or other person in a supervisory or management position, who owes delinquent local, state, or federal taxes, or is delinquent on any other city bill; or
(C) Is in violation of any land use or zoning ordinance including the premises proposed to be licensed.
(Ord. 207, passed 10-2-2001)
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