The bill amends subsection 2 of section 53-06.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the process for securing site authorization for gaming activities by eligible organizations. It establishes that organizations must first obtain approval from the governing body of the relevant city or county, with the approved authorization needing to be documented on a site authorization form submitted with the license application to the attorney general. The bill introduces specific conditions under which a governing body may deny site authorization, including prohibiting denial based solely on the organization's prior gaming activity or requiring donations to local entities as a condition for approval. Additionally, it allows governing bodies to set limits on the types of games and the number of sites an organization can operate.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that governing bodies may create more stringent rules than state law regarding charitable gaming and may charge a fee for site authorization. It also specifies that organizations must apply annually for a license from the attorney general, with a fee structure in place, and mandates that organizations document their eligibility. The attorney general retains the authority to deny licenses if organizations do not comply with applicable laws and regulations. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and regulate the process for gaming site authorizations while ensuring local governance has a say in the approval process.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 53-06.1-03, 53-06.1-11
Adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee: 53-06.1-03
Enrollment: 53-06.1-03