This bill amends section 9-701 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to redefine the term "operator" in relation to gift enterprises. The new definition specifies that an operator includes any person, firm, corporation, financial institution, association, governmental entity, or their agents or employees who promote or conduct a gift enterprise, while excluding nonprofit organizations. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a gift enterprise does not include schemes using bingo or keno, non-telecommunication-related electronic games, or slot machines, and it sets specific conditions for the use of promotional game tickets.

The bill also outlines the regulations governing gift enterprises, including prohibitions against unfair practices, misleading advertising, and requiring entry fees. It establishes penalties for violations, including Class II misdemeanors and civil penalties of up to one thousand dollars per violation. Furthermore, it allows the Department of Revenue to adopt necessary rules and regulations and empowers it to take legal action against operators violating the law. The original section 9-701 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-701