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1 Games of Chance; Penalties. Amend RSA 287-D:23, IX(b) through the introductory paragraph of (c) to read as follows:
(b) The fine for a moderate violation shall be not less than $250 and not more than $1,500 per violation. A moderate violation shall be one where the lottery commission determines that the potential for harm to the interests of the state and the charitable organization, as well as the integrity of charitable gaming is moderate and may include, but is not limited to, a game operator, game operator employer, charitable organization, or charitable organization member:
(1) Filing a late financial report;
(2) Operating a game not specifically listed on the game schedule;
(3) Operating a game on a different date than licensed without approval of the lottery commission; or
(4) Committing 3 or more minor violations within 2 years.
(c) The fine for a major violation shall be not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 per violation. A major violation shall be one where the lottery commission determines that the potential for harm to the interests of the state and the charitable organization, as well as the integrity of charitable gaming is major and shall include, but is not limited to, a game operator, game operator employer, charitable organization, or charitable organization member:
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.
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1 Games of Chance; Penalties. Amend RSA 287-D:23, IX(b) through the introductory paragraph of (c) to read as follows:
(b) The fine for a moderate violation shall be not less than $250 and not more than $1,500 per violation. A moderate violation shall be one where the attorney general determines that the potential for harm to the interests of the state and the charitable organization, as well as the integrity of charitable gaming is moderate and may include, but is not limited to, a game operator, game operator employer, charitable organization, or charitable organization member:
(1) Filing a late financial report;
(2) Operating a game not specifically listed on the game schedule;
(3) Operating a game on a different date than licensed without approval of the lottery commission; or
(4) Committing 3 or more minor violations within 2 years.
(c) The fine for a major violation shall be not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 per violation. A major violation shall be one where the attorney general determines that the potential for harm to the interests of the state and the charitable organization, as well as the integrity of charitable gaming is major and shall include, but is not limited to, a game operator, game operator employer, charitable organization, or charitable organization member:
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.