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NH Rev Stat § 287-C:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-C - Manufacture of Gambling Machines|Section 287-C:4 - State Exempt.

    287-C:4 State Exempt. –||In order to further carry out the provisions of this chapter, this state shall henceforth be exempt from the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1172, as permitted under the terms of said federal law.|||Source. 1975, 130:1, eff. May 13, 1975.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:2 - Enforcement.

    287-D:2 Enforcement. –||The lottery commission, with the assistance of the attorney general and the chief of police of any city or town where games of chance are held, shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:3 - Rulemaking.

    287-D:3 Rulemaking. –||The lottery commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:||I. The application procedure for games of chance licenses for charitable organizations.||II. Information to be required on license applications for games of chance licenses for charitable organizations.||III. The application procedure for games of chance licenses for game operators.||IV. Information to be required on license applications for games of chance licenses for game operators.||V. Procedures for a hearing following revocation or denial of any license issued pursuant to this chapter.||VI. The operation of games of chance.||VII. The rental or lease of facilities and the leasing or purchasing of equipment for use in games of chance.||VIII. Accountability controls to ensure game integrity, including, but not limited to, cash, attendance, prizes, income, expense and financial reporting, and recordkeeping to be implemented by licensed charitable organizations and licensed game operators in addition to requirements set forth in RSA 287-D:22.||IX. Enforcement of this chapter pursuant to RSA 287-D:23 and RSA 287-D:24.||X. Background and criminal records checks pursuant to RSA 287-D:11 and RSA 287-D:12.||XI. The issuance of subpoenas pursuant to RSA 287-D:25.||XII. Administrative orders and fines pursuant to RSA 287-D:23.||XIII. Badge specifications, requirements, and fees pursuant to RSA 287-D:9, RSA 287-D:10, and RSA 287-D:13.||XIV. License applications pursuant to RSA 287-D:5 through RSA 287-D:10.||XV. Surveillance requirements pursuant to RSA 287-D:15.||XVI. Gambling machine investigation and enforcement under RSA 287-D:28.||XVII. Other matters related to the proper administration of this chapter.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:4 - Games of Chance Authorized.

    287-D:4 Games of Chance Authorized. –||I. A charitable organization may conduct games of chance to promote the purpose for which it was organized, and shall be licensed as provided in this chapter.||II. The license shall authorize games of chance of a specified type on specified dates at specified times and at a specified location including agricultural fairs and other locations where nonprofit fundraising activities are conducted.||III. No license shall be transferable.||IV. No person shall be a party to, engage in, or supervise others in the operation of games of chance in any capacity, unless that person is licensed under this chapter.|||Source. 2014, 329:1, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:5 - License Applications; General Requirements and Process.

    287-D:5 License Applications;  General Requirements and Process. –||I. All license applications shall be made on the forms supplied by the lottery commission and shall be submitted to the lottery commission by the individual applicant or an officer, director, or duly authorized official of the entity seeking a license.||II. Proof of authority to submit the application on behalf of the entity may be required by the lottery commission.||III. The applicant shall provide written notice of an application submission to the chief of police of each city or town where games of chance are held.||IV. All applications shall include:||(a) The type of license for which applied.||(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant.||(c) A criminal history record release form, as provided by the New Hampshire division of state police, department of safety, which authorizes the release of his or her criminal history record, if any, to the lottery commission.||(d) A complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or an authorized employee of the department of safety. In the event that the first set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, a second set of fingerprints shall be necessary in order to complete the criminal history records check.||(e) The requisite fee for each license.||(f) The requisite fee for the criminal records check and the fingerprint check as established by the department of safety.||(g) Certification by the applicant under oath that the information provided on the application is accurate.||(h) Certification under oath that the applicant has not, in any jurisdiction, been convicted of a felony within the previous 10 years which has not been annulled by a court, or a misdemeanor involving falsehood or dishonesty within the previous 5 years which has not been annulled by a court, nor violated the statutes or rules governing charitable gambling.||V. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant for completion.||VI. Applicants for facilities and game operator employer licenses shall comply with the provisions of RSA 287-D:12.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015. 2018, 318:14, eff. Aug. 24, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:6 - Charitable Organization License Application; Specific Requirements.

    287-D:6 Charitable Organization License Application;  Specific Requirements. –||I. In addition to the general requirements under RSA 287-D:5, a charitable organization license application shall include, at a minimum, the following information provided that the lottery commission may, by rule, establish additional items to be submitted on the application form or attached to it:||(a) The name of each bona fide member of the charitable organization who will participate in the operation of the games of chance who shall comply with the provisions of RSA 287-D:5.||(b) A list of the names and addresses of the current bona fide members of the charity.||(c) The name of the financial institution with at least one branch in New Hampshire and the corresponding bank account number for the account in which money from the game of chance will be deposited and withdrawn.||(d) If known, the date or dates and location or locations of each game of chance to be sponsored by the charity.||(e) The identity of the licensed primary game operator who will operate the games of chance for the charity, if applicable.||(f) The identity of the licensed facility at which the proposed games will be held, if applicable.||(g) The identity of the licensed game equipment dealer from whom the charitable organization is buying or renting any equipment, if applicable.||(h) Documentation of exemption from federal income tax.||(i) Proof that the religious, civic, fraternal, veterans', or charitable purposes for which it was organized, other than charitable gambling, are furthered through activities conducted in the state.||(j) Documentation of registration with the director of charitable trusts, if required under RSA 7:19 through RSA 7:32.||II. Applications shall be received by the lottery commission no fewer than 60 days before the first game date of the year. This requirement may be waived by the lottery commission for good cause shown.||III. In addition to the certifications under RSA 287-D:5, the applicant shall certify under oath that:||(a) Only bona fide members of the charitable organization or persons complying with the requirements of RSA 287-D:14, III, will operate the games of chance.||(b) The applicant or any member of the charitable organization who will be participating in the operation of the games of chance is aware of all statutes and rules applicable to the operation of games of chance.||IV. Only one license shall be issued to each applicant per year to operate games of chance for 10 days, which 10 days need not be consecutive.||V. Licenses shall expire on December 31.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015. 2018, 239:3, eff. Aug. 11, 2018. 2021, 100:1, eff. July 1, 2021; 174:1, eff. Sept. 28, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:7 - Facilities License Application; Specific Requirements.

    287-D:7 Facilities License Application;  Specific Requirements. –||I. Any person or entity other than a charitable organization or governmental subdivision with control of a facility, including by a written lease, at which games of chance are held for 5 or more game dates per calendar year shall be licensed.||II. In addition to the general requirements under RSA 287-D:5, a facilities license application shall include, at a minimum, the following information provided that the commission may, by rule, establish additional items to be submitted on the application form or attached to it:||(a) Certification of compliance with all of the requirements of RSA 287-D:5.||(b) Two passport quality photographs, if the applicant is an individual.||III. Licenses shall expire on December 31 of each year.|||Source. 2014, 329:1, eff. July 1, 2015. 2018, 290:1, eff. Aug. 24, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:8 - Game Operator Employer License Application; Specific Requirements.

    287-D:8 Game Operator Employer License Application;  Specific Requirements. –||Any person or entity other than a charitable organization that employs primary game operators shall be licensed under this section. In addition to the general requirements under RSA 287-D:5, a game operator employer license application shall include, at a minimum, the following information provided that the lottery commission may, by rule, establish additional items to be submitted on the application form or attached to it:||I. Certification of compliance with all of the requirements of RSA 287-D:5.||II. A certificate of good standing from the department of revenue administration.||III. Federal tax identification number.||IV. Two passport quality photographs, if the applicant is an individual.||V. A description of the licensed premises.||VI. A list of the known game dates on which the game operator employer will participate including the name of the game, the location of the game, and the charitable organization holding the game.||VII. A bond for each location where the game operator employer is conducting games of chance, conditioned upon the licensees running games of chance in conformity with this chapter and with the rules and regulations prescribed by the lottery commission, in the amount of up to $500,000 but not less than $25,000. The amount of the bond in excess of $25,000 established for each licensee shall be based on that licensee's normal outstanding obligations of charity payments and state taxes.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:10 - Secondary Game Operator License Application; Specific Requirements.

    287-D:10 Secondary Game Operator License Application;  Specific Requirements. –||I. Other than members of a charitable organization, any person who is employed by a game operator employer or a primary game operator shall be licensed under this section.||II. In addition to the general requirements under RSA 287-D:5, a secondary game operator license application shall include, at a minimum, the following information provided that the lottery commission may, by rule, establish additional items to be submitted on the application form or attached to it:||(a) A list of any other states in which the game operator has been registered or licensed as a professional fundraiser, professional game operator, or other similar position.||(b) A statement of whether a registration or license listed in subparagraph (a) has been denied, suspended, revoked, or enjoined by a court or state agency, or if such proceedings are pending.||(c) The identity of the primary game operators for whom the applicant works.||(d) Two passport quality photographs.||III. A secondary game operator license shall expire on the last day of the month of the licensee's birthday.||IV. The provisions of RSA 7:28-c shall not apply to secondary game operator licensees.||V. Nothing in this section shall prevent a licensee from working for different licensed entities. A licensee who works for more than one game operator employer during the licensed period shall submit a supplemental application with a separate licensing fee, have a separate badge for each game operator employer, and pay a separate fee for each badge.||VI. Upon receipt of a completed application under this section, and at the request of the applicant, the lottery commission may issue a provisional license, valid for up to 60 days, under rules adopted by the lottery commission under RSA 541-A. If the lottery commission denies the license, the provisional license shall expire upon the applicant's receipt of such denial. If the applicant requests a provisional license under this paragraph, he or she shall submit a fee of $10 to the lottery commission, in addition to the application fee for the license, at the time of such request.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 248:1, eff. July 1, 2015 at 12:01 a.m.; 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:12 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:12 - Background and Criminal Records Check.

    287-D:12 Background and Criminal Records Check. –||I. All applicants for a license pursuant to this chapter shall submit to the lottery commission a New Hampshire department of safety, division of state police, criminal record release authorization form.||II. Upon receipt of an applicant's criminal record information, the lottery commission shall make a determination of eligibility for licensure and whether the applicant is fit to be associated with games of chance in New Hampshire.||III. The applicant shall submit with the release form a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or an authorized employee of the department of safety. In the event that the first set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, a second set of fingerprints shall be necessary in order to complete the criminal history records check. If, after 2 attempts, a set of fingerprints is invalid due to insufficient pattern, the lottery commission may, in lieu of the criminal history records check, accept police clearances from every city, town, or county where the person has lived during the past 5 years.||IV. The lottery commission shall submit the criminal history records release form and fingerprint form to the division of state police which shall conduct a criminal history records check through its records and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Upon completion of the records check, the division of state police shall release copies of the criminal history records to the lottery commission. The lottery commission shall maintain the confidentiality of all criminal history records information received pursuant to this section.||V. The lottery commission shall bill the applicant for any fee associated with the criminal or background record check to cover any fee charged by the department of safety for the criminal records check in paragraph I or by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the background check in paragraph IV.||VI. For purposes of licensees, under RSA 287-D:7 or RSA 287-D:8 each owner, partner, or trustee of the underlying property, or in the case of a corporation, each officer, director, or shareholder, or in the case of a limited liability company, each manager or member, shall comply with all of the requirements of this section.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015. 2018, 318:15, eff. Aug. 24, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:13 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:13 - License Fees.

    287-D:13 License Fees. –||The application fee for:||I. A charitable gaming license shall be $25 per game date.||II. A facility license shall be $250 per year.||III. A game operator employer license shall be $750 per year.||IV. A primary game operator license shall be $500 per year.||V. A secondary game operator license shall be $30 per year.||VI. Each original or replacement identification badge shall be $10.|||Source. 2014, 329:1, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:16 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:16 - Wagers.

    287-D:16 Wagers. –||No single wager by a player, on any game of chance, shall exceed the amount of $10. Provided, however, that in games of poker where the chips have monetary value, play may be conducted under "table stakes" rules where the amount of blinds, antes, and any other type of forced bet shall not exceed $10 per player but the amount wagered by a player during the play of a hand shall not be limited except by the amount of chips the player has in his or her possession on the table. In any such "table stakes" game, the amount of chips a player may purchase during the course of play in said game shall be no greater in value than $150.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 160:1, eff. July 1, 2015, at 12:01 a.m. 2018, 265:1, eff. June 14, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:17 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:17 - Equipment; Inspection.

    287-D:17 Equipment;  Inspection. –||I. All devices and equipment used to conduct games of chance shall be subject to inspection by duly authorized law enforcement or lottery commission officials.||II. No mechanism or device, which can be used to regulate odds, shall be permitted to operate games of chance and no progression in any form shall be permitted in the operation of any such game.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:18 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|Section 287-D:18 - Equipment; Ownership and Rental.

    287-D:18 Equipment;  Ownership and Rental. –||I. If a charitable organization operates games of chance itself, such games of chance shall be conducted with equipment that is:||(a) Owned absolutely;||(b) Used without payment or any compensation therefor by the charitable organization; or||(c) Rented at a fixed fee only from a dealer in such equipment who has his or her principal place of business in this state and who is licensed by the lottery commission.||II. Any contract for the rental of equipment for games of chance shall be independent of any contract for the rental of a facility. No contract for the rental of equipment for games of chance shall be contingent upon the charitable organization's agreement that it will contract with a particular business for a particular facility or equipment.||III. If a charitable organization's games of chance are operated through a primary game operator, the charitable organization shall not be charged for the use of any equipment.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 287-D:19 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXIV - Games, Amusements, and Athletic Exhibitions|Title 287-D - Games of Chance|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 charitable organization for the express purpose of conducting games of chance; provided that:||(1) The charitable organization shall only rent a facility by means of a fixed rental payment, and such agreement shall be approved by the lottery commission.||(2) The fixed rental payment shall not be based on a percentage of what the charitable organization receives from the game of chance and it shall reflect fair rental value of the property for any use, not only as a place to hold a game of chance.||(3) Any contract for the rental of a facility for a game of chance shall be independent of any contract for the rental of equipment. No contract for the rental of a facility for a game of chance shall be contingent upon the charitable organization's agreement that it will contract with a particular business for a particular facility or equipment.||II. (a) If a charitable organization contracts for services from a game operator employer licensed under RSA 287-D:8, the game operator employer shall provide equipment and shall not charge the charitable organization for such equipment. No charitable organization shall receive less than 35 percent of the gross revenues from any games of chance minus any prizes paid and rental charge under subparagraph (b).||(b) If a game operator employer charges rent, such charge shall be by written agreement and shall be a fixed payment, not based on a percentage of what the charitable organization receives from the game of chance, and shall reflect fair rental value of the property for any use, not only as a place to hold a game of chance.||(c) Any service or rental agreement entered into by the charitable organization shall be submitted with the charitable organization's license application for review by the lottery commission.||(d) Under no circumstances shall a charitable organization sustain any loss from games of chance, such that its share of the gross revenues minus any prizes paid, and any rent paid or due, is less than zero dollars, during a license period with a single game operator.||(e) All contracts between a game operator employer and a charitable organization to conduct games of chance under this chapter shall contain the following language: "This agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. No charge or fee of any kind that is not contained in this agreement shall be paid by the charity."||(f) No fee for any service which is required by or provided by the game operator employer or primary game operator shall be allowed.|||Source. 2014, 329:1. 2015, 276:127, eff. July 1, 2015.|