Section 287-D:29 – Gambling Machines Not Authorized.
287-D:29 Gambling Machines Not Authorized. – A person shall be in violation of this subdivision if such person conducts, finances, manages, supervises, directs, or owns all or part of a business, and such person or business possesses or promotes gambling on a gambling machine. Source. 2014, 329:1, eff. July 1, 2015.
Section 287-D:30 – Fines and Forfeiture.
287-D:30 Fines and Forfeiture. – Any person who violates this subdivision shall be fined not less than $5,000 per day for each gambling machine used or intended for use, and all implements, equipment, and apparatus used in violation of this subdivision shall be forfeited. Source. 2014, 329:1, eff. July 1, 2015.
Section 287-D:31 – Exceptions.
287-D:31 Exceptions. – This subdivision shall not apply to: I. Dispenser devices approved by the commission which are located at the regular meeting place of, or at a facility owned, leased, or utilized by, a charitable organization licensed under RSA 287-E:20. II. Bona-fide redemption slot machines or redemption poker machines at a family entertainment […]
Section 287-D:24 – Rehearing and Appeal.
287-D:24 Rehearing and Appeal. – Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commission issued pursuant to this chapter may apply to the commission for a rehearing within 15 business days of the decision. Rehearings and appeals shall be governed by RSA 541. Source. 2014, 329:1, eff. July 1, 2015.
Section 287-D:25 – Subpoenas.
287-D:25 Subpoenas. – The lottery commission may issue subpoenas for witnesses and for documents relative to investigations or adjudicatory hearings held by the lottery commission. The attorney general shall assist the lottery commission in matters pertaining to the enforcement of subpoenas. Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.
Section 287-D:26 – Purpose.
287-D:26 Purpose. – The general court finds use of gambling machines is pervasive statewide with little or no oversight by the state. The general court also finds that redemption slot machines are frequently a front for unlawful gambling, and the use of such machines siphons money away from legal, charitable gambling to the detriment […]
Section 287-D:27 – Definitions.
287-D:27 Definitions. – For purposes of this subdivision: I. " Antique gambling machine " means any device or equipment at least 25 years old which is in the possession of a collector and which is not maintained or operated for gambling purposes. II. " Collector " means a person who for nostalgic reasons, monetary […]
Section 287-D:28 – Investigation and Enforcement.
287-D:28 Investigation and Enforcement. – The commission shall investigate and enforce this subdivision relating to gambling machines and shall have statewide jurisdiction whether or not persons or entities are licensed by the commission. The commission may seek administrative search warrants as required, and may issue subpoenas as provided in RSA 287-D:25. Source. 2014, 329:1, […]
Section 287-D:19 – Facilities; Rental.
287-D:19 Facilities; Rental. – I. If a charitable organization operates games of chance itself, such games of chance shall be conducted within a facility that is: (a) The charitable organization’s primary meeting place, whether owned absolutely or rented; (b) Used by the charitable organization without payment or any compensation; or (c) Rented by the […]
Section 287-D:20 – Prizes.
287-D:20 Prizes. – I. In games where chips have no monetary value, 3 percent of all funds collected from players, less moneys used by the lottery commission to fund authorized personnel expenses and related costs, shall be paid to the state treasurer to be deposited into the special fund established in RSA 284:21-j. Such […]