Bill Text - HB355 (2022)

Relative to Keno.


Revision: Oct. 12, 2021, 9:49 a.m.

Rep. Abrami, Rock. 19

September 23, 2021

2021-2152h

08/11

 

 

Amendment to HB 355

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

1  New Subparagraph; Licensed Lottery Retailers; Keno.  Amend RSA 284:45, VI(a) by inserting after subparagraph (9) the following new subparagraph:

(10) A lottery retailer licensed pursuant to RSA 284:21-h, if the city, town or unincorporated place where the retailer is located has voted pursuant to RSA 284:51, to allow the sale of keno. Lottery retailers licensed to sell keno under this subparagraph shall not display keno on an active screen at the retailer.

2  Issuance of License; Keno.  Amend RSA 284:46, VI to read as follows:

IV. For retailers that apply for a license pursuant to RSA 284:45, VI (a)(1-9), the lottery commission shall only issue a license for an eligible location where keno tickets shall be sold and the game played within the area apportioned to distribute beverages pursuant to RSA 284:45. The lottery commission shall control the installation of the keno ticket terminals and ensure that the sale of the tickets is limited to the area apportioned to distribute beverages pursuant to RSA 284:45.

3  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect July 1, 2022.