Townships regulation of lawful gambling authorization provision

This bill grants Minnesota townships the authority to regulate lawful gambling within their borders, similar to existing powers held by cities and counties. It allows local governments to charge investigation fees for gambling permits, requiring approval from township boards before new gambling sites can operate. Additionally, the legislation permits townships to impose a local gambling tax to cover regulation costs and mandates that any stricter rules or prohibitions apply equally to all forms of gambling, with the specific exception of paddlewheels.