349.30 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 349.30 to 349.39, unless a different meaning is indicated by the context, the words, terms, and phrases defined in this section shall have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Gambling device. “Gambling device” has the meaning given it in section 609.75, subdivision 4. Subd. 3. […]
349.31 GAMBLING DEVICE; POSSESSION OF. Subdivision 1. Intentional possession; willful keeping. The intentional possession or willful keeping of a gambling device on a licensed premises is cause for the suspension or revocation of any license under which the licensed business is carried on upon the premises where the gambling device is found, provided that possession […]
349.32 ISSUING AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE. The proceedings for suspension or revocation are held before the issuing authority, which has the power to suspend or revoke the license or licenses involved, as hereinafter provided. History: 1947 c 586 s 3; 1990 c 590 art 1 s 40
349.33 PEACE OFFICERS TO OBSERVE AND INSPECT PREMISES. Every sheriff, deputy sheriff, police officer, and peace officer shall observe and inspect the premises where occupations are carried on under license and ascertain whether gambling devices are present thereon and immediately report the finding thereof to the authority or authorities issuing the license or licenses applicable […]
349.34 PROCEEDINGS BEFORE ISSUING AUTHORITY; ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. If an issuing authority, on receipt of information from a peace officer described in section 349.33, is of the opinion that cause exists for the suspension or revocation of a license, the authority shall issue an order to show cause directed to the licensee of the […]
349.35 REVOCATION OF LICENSE. Subdivision 1. Suspension; revocation; stay; appeal. If, upon the hearing of the order to show cause, it appears that the licensee intentionally possessed or willfully kept upon the licensed premises any gambling device, then the license or licenses under which the licensed business is operated on the licensed premises, shall be […]
349.36 DUTIES OF COUNTY ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEY GENERAL. The county attorney of the county in which the hearing is held, the city attorney if the issuing authority is the city, or the attorney general shall attend the hearing, interrogate the witnesses, advise the issuing authority, and appear for the issuing authority on any appeal taken […]
349.37 WITNESSES. The issuing authority may issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses at any hearing. Witnesses duly subpoenaed and attending any such hearing shall be paid fees and mileage by the issuing authority equal to the fees and mileage paid witnesses in the district court. History: 1947 c 586 s 8
349.38 PROPERTY OWNERS LIABILITY. When a license is suspended or revoked under the provisions of sections 349.30 to 349.39, the owner of the premises upon which any licensed business has been operated shall not be penalized by reason thereof unless it is established that the owner had knowledge of the existence of the gambling devices […]
349.39 APPEAL TO DISTRICT COURT; STAY; CONTINUANCE UNDER BOND; HEARING UPON ONE YEAR LIMITATION ON PREMISES. Any licensee, or any owner of licensed premises, aggrieved by an order of an issuing authority suspending or revoking any license may appeal from that order to the district court of the county in which the licensee resides by […]
349.61 REPEAL; TERMINATION OF LICENSES. Subdivision 1. Repeal. Section 299L.03, subdivision 9, and sections 349.50; 349.501; 349.502; 349.51; 349.52; 349.53; 349.54; 349.55; 349.56; 349.57; 349.58; 349.59; and 349.60 are repealed January 1, 1992. All licenses issued under sections 349.51 and 349.52 in effect on that date expire on that date. The commissioner of management and […]
