This bill amends the North Dakota Century Code to clarify the definition of an "alcoholic beverage establishment" and to update regulations regarding gaming activities conducted by licensed organizations. The definition now specifies that an alcoholic beverage establishment is one where alcoholic beverages are sold and dispensed by employees for consumption on the premises, explicitly excluding liquor stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the conduct of gaming, including stipulations on the separation of areas for different organizations conducting games and the age restrictions for patrons participating in various gaming activities.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing regulations to allow for the conduct of electronic pull tabs, pull tabs, punchboards, twenty-one, paddlewheels, poker, and sports pools only in designated areas within alcoholic beverage establishments or specific bingo halls. It also establishes that organizations may not permit individuals under twenty-one to participate in certain games and sets limits on the number of electronic pull tab devices that can be installed at a site. The amendments aim to ensure compliance with age restrictions and to regulate the gaming landscape in relation to alcoholic beverage establishments more effectively.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 53-06.1-01, 53-06.1-03
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Paulson: 53-06.1-01, 53-06.1-03
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 53-06.1-01, 53-06.1-03