A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 53-06.1-01.1 and 53-06.1-15.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the structure of the state gaming commission and the administration and regulation of games of chance; to provide an appropriation; and to provide for application.
What changed between versions
Removed all provisions related to the secretary of state's role in regulating combative sports (boxing, kickboxing, mixed fighting style competitions, and sparring).
Added provisions establishing the state gaming commission's authority to administer and control games of chance, with specific composition requirements for commission members.
Changed commission member eligibility requirements from focusing on combative sports oversight to gaming industry representation, including specific categories like alcoholic beverage establishment owners and organizations with varying adjusted gross proceeds.
Removed provisions related to fees for combative sports competitions and special fund appropriations for the secretary of state's combative sports activities.
Added detailed requirements for commission member appointments, including staggered terms, residency requirements, and ineligibility criteria related to gaming violations and criminal convictions.
Modified definitions to focus on gaming-related terms rather than combative sports terms, though some definitions like 'adjusted gross proceeds' and 'alcoholic beverage establishment' were retained.
