For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLOWABLE EXPENSES. The same meaning as that given by M.S. Ch. 349, as it may be amended from time to time, and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
GAMBLING. Any activity or device prohibited by M.S. §§ 609.75, 609.755 and 609.76, as they may be amended from time to time, and shall further include any activity, event or contrivance that simulates any such activity or device when in or on any commercial establishment or property, except as otherwise allowed pursuant to city ordinance or state statutes, or rules adopted pursuant to authority contained therein. Prohibited GAMBLING simulations include, but are not limited to, sports bookmaking, poker, blackjack, slot machines and other similar activities, events and contrivances normally associated with gambling and gambling locations.
GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD. The board created by M.S. § 349.151, as it may be amended from time to time.
GAMBLING ORGANIZATION or ORGANIZATION. Any fraternal, religious, veterans or other non-profit organization licensed by the state to conduct lawful gambling under M.S. Ch. 349, as it may be amended from time to time.
GROSS PROFITS. The gross receipts collected from lawful gambling, less reasonable sums necessarily and actually expended for prizes.
GROSS RECEIPTS. The same meaning as that given by M.S. § 349.12, Subd. 26, as it may be amended from time to time, and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
LAWFUL PURPOSE. The same meaning as that given by M.S. § 349.12, Subd. 11, as it may be amended from time to time, and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
MAIN PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION. The physical site for the organization headquarters or registered business office of the organization, which is located within the city and has been located within the city for at least two years immediately preceding the application, and which is the physical site where the organization regularly holds its meetings and conducts its activities, other than lawful gambling and fundraising. Post office box numbers do not qualify as the MAIN PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION.
NET PROFITS. Gross profit, less amounts expended for allowable expenses.
(Ord. 2002-3, passed 2-26-2002; Ord. 2012-08, passed 5-22-2012; Ord. 2020-02, passed 2-11-2020)