Authorize online raffles under the Charitable Gaming Law
What changed between versions
Added authorization for online raffles in addition to online bingo, creating new sections 2915.17-2915.20 to govern these activities.
Added numerous new definitions including 'online raffle platform,' 'electronic instant bingo system,' 'skill-based amusement machine,' and various types of charitable organizations.
Expanded the list of eligible charitable organizations to include youth athletic organizations, youth athletic park organizations, and community action agencies.
Added new licensing requirements for distributors and manufacturers of bingo supplies, including fingerprint checks and criminal background investigations for electronic instant bingo endorsements.
Added new provisions for civil fines, license revocation, and suspension for violations of the chapter, with specific penalties for illegally operating as a distributor.
Added new provisions specifying how fees and receipts from various gaming activities shall be used, including allocation to the charitable law fund and for law enforcement purposes.
Changed the bill's title and formatting from 'As Introduced' to 'As Passed by the House,' added numerous cosponsors, and reorganized the legislative text structure with new section numbering.