This amendment would prohibit gambling and gaming, including lotteries, within the State of Mississippi. Charitable bingo and raffles for nonprofit civic, educational, wildlife conservation or religious organizations are exempt from this prohibition. Existing gaming establishments would have two years from the effective date of this amendment to cease activities. The Legislature would be required to enact laws to enforce this amendment. The official ballot title and ballot summary for an initiative measure are prepared by the Mississippi Attorney General's Office.
Initiative petitions are valid for one year.
All signatures on the petition must be certified by county Circuit Clerks as those of registered Mississippi voters.