This bill amends sections of the North Dakota Century Code related to the licensing and regulation of charitable gaming organizations. It requires eligible organizations to first secure a lease for a gaming site location before obtaining approval from the local governing body for site authorization. The bill specifies that governing bodies cannot impose certain conditions, such as requiring donations from net proceeds or mandating a lease with a specific organization, as prerequisites for site authorization. Additionally, it allows governing bodies to charge a fee for site authorization and outlines the conditions under which they may deny such authorization.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the allowable expense limits that can be deducted from adjusted gross proceeds. It establishes a tiered system where organizations can deduct sixty percent of adjusted gross proceeds per quarter if their total exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, and sixty-two percent if the total is one hundred thousand dollars or less. These changes aim to clarify the process for securing gaming site locations and to adjust the financial regulations governing charitable gaming activities in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 53-06.1-03, 53-06.1-11