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1 New Paragraph; Keno; Local Option. Amend RSA 284:51 by inserting after paragraph IV-a the following new paragraph:
IV-b. If the question fails to gain a majority vote after being placed on the warrant or ballot for 2 consecutive years, the question shall not be placed on a warrant or ballot for consideration for 5 years. After the initial 5-year period has passed, the question may be placed on the warrant or ballot for consideration again. If the question fails to gain a majority vote, the question shall not be placed on a warrant or ballot for consideration for another 5 years.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Paragraph; Keno; Local Option. Amend RSA 284:51 by inserting after paragraph IV-a the following new paragraph:
IV-b. If the question fails to gain a majority vote after being placed on the warrant or ballot for 2 consecutive years, the question shall not be placed on a warrant or ballot for consideration for 5 years. After the initial 5-year period has passed, the question may be placed on the warrant or ballot for consideration again. If the question fails to gain a majority vote, the question shall not be placed on a warrant or ballot for consideration for another 5 years.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.