SF 3948 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Limitation on the value of prizes awarded for a county agricultural society to be exempt from the licensure requirement modification

This bill increases the prize value limit for county agricultural societies from $50,000 to $100,000 per year when hosting exempt gambling events (like raffles at fairs). It specifically amends Minnesota Statutes §349.166, subdivision 2, to adjust the exemption threshold for these societies while maintaining all other requirements. The change directly affects county agricultural societies that organize fundraising events under current gambling exemptions. Other rules - such as annual reporting, equipment sourcing from licensed distributors, and record retention - remain unchanged.
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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