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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 1. General Provisions, Proceedings, and Penalties › 23-5-184. Disposition of property

23-5-184. Disposition of property.
(1) If the court finds that the personal property was not used for the purpose charged or was used without the knowledge or consent of the owner, it shall order the property released to the owner.
(2) If the court finds that the personal property was used for the purpose charged and was used with the knowledge or consent of the owner, the personal property shall be disposed of as follows:
(a) If proper proof of a claim is presented at the hearing by the holder of a security interest, the court shall order the personal property released to the holder of the security interest if the amount due the holder is equal to or in excess of the value of the personal property as of the date of seizure. If the amount due the holder of the security interest is less than the value of the personal property, the personal property may be sold at public auction by the law enforcement agency that seized the personal property in the manner provided by law for the sale of property under execution. The proceeds of the sale must first be used to pay the amount due to the holder of the security interest, with the remainder deposited in the account provided for in subsection (3). Instead of sale at public auction, the law enforcement agency may turn the personal property over to the holder of the security interest. The personal property may not be sold to an officer or employee of the law enforcement agency that seized the property or to a person related to an officer or employee by blood or marriage.
(b) If there is no security interest claimant and the law enforcement agency that seized the personal property wishes to retain the property for its official use, it may do so. If the personal property is not retained, it must be sold at public auction by the law enforcement agency that seized the personal property in the manner provided by law for the sale of property under execution and the proceeds of the sale must be deposited in the account provided for in subsection (3).
(c) If a security interest claimant has presented proper proof of a claim and the law enforcement agency that seized the personal property wishes to retain the property for its official use, it may do so provided it compensates the claimant in the amount of the security interest outstanding at the time of the seizure.
(3) Any forfeited negotiable instruments must be liquidated to cash. All forfeited cash and the proceeds of liquidated negotiable instruments must be deposited in a state special revenue account to the credit of the department of justice. The department may expend the money deposited in the account only for purposes of enforcement of gambling laws.
(4) In making a disposition of personal property, the court may take any action to protect the rights of innocent persons.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 134, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 1. General Provisions, Proceedings, and Penalties › 23-5-185. Pursuing violation by or determining suitability for licensure of person whose license has expired

23-5-185. Pursuing violation by or determining suitability for licensure of person whose license has expired.
The expiration of a license or permit issued under this chapter does not prevent the department from pursuing a violation by the person holding the license or permit or from determining that person's suitability for a future license or permit.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 134, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-201. Repealed

23-5-201. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 580, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8406, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 11149, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pen. C. Sec. 319; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 36, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 11149, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3001, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-301 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-301.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-202. Repealed

23-5-202. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 36, L. 1935; re-en. Sec. 11149.1, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3002, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-302 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-302; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 669, L. 1985.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-203. Repealed

23-5-203. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 581, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8407, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 11150, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 11150, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3003, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-303 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-303.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-204. Repealed

23-5-204. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 582, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8408, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 11151, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pen. C. Sec. 321; re-en. Sec. 11151, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3004, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-304 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-304.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-205. Repealed

23-5-205. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 583, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8409, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 11152, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pen. C. Sec. 322; re-en. Sec. 11152, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3005, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-305 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-305.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-206. Repealed

23-5-206. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 584, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8410, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 11153, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pen. C. Sec. 323; re-en. Sec. 11153, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3006, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-306 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-306.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-207. Repealed

23-5-207. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 585, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8411, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 11154, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pen. C. Sec. 324; re-en. Sec. 11154, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3007, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-307 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-307.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-208. Repealed

23-5-208. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 586, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8412, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 11155, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pen. C. Sec. 325; re-en. Sec. 11155, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3008, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-308 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-308.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-209. Repealed

23-5-209. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 587, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8413, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 11156, R.C.M. 1921; Cal. Pen. C. Sec. 326; re-en. Sec. 11156, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3009, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-309 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-309.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-210. Repealed

23-5-210. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 588, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8414, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 11157, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 11157, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3010, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-310 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-310.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-211. Repealed

23-5-211. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 589, Pen. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 8415, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 11158, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 11158, R.C.M. 1935; Sec. 94-3011, R.C.M. 1947; redes. 94-8-311 by Sec. 29, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 94-8-311.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-221. Definition

23-5-221. Definition.
As used in this part, "Calcutta pool" means a form of auction pool conducted by an organization authorized by the department. The Calcutta pool must be an auction pool in which:
(1) a person's wager is equal to the person's bid;
(2) the proceeds from the pool, minus administrative costs and prizes paid, are contributed to a charitable or nonprofit corporation, association, or cause;
(3) the rules of the pool are publicly posted;
(4) no more than one wager for each competitor is allowed;
(5) at least 50% of the total pool is paid out in prizes;
(6) persons may not bid or wager money on any elementary school or high school sports event; and
(7) the underlying event has more than two entrants.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 550, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 60, Ch. 642, L. 1989; Sec. 23-5-1101, MCA 1987; redes. 23-5-221 by Code Commissioner, 1989; amd. Sec. 371, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-222. Calcutta pools authorized

23-5-222. Calcutta pools authorized.
It is lawful to conduct or participate in a Calcutta pool as defined in 23-5-221. An organization shall apply to the department on a form prescribed and furnished by the department for a Calcutta permit. The application must be accompanied by a fee of $25, which the department shall retain for administrative purposes.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 550, L. 1987; Sec. 23-5-1102, MCA 1987; redes. 23-5-222 by Code Commissioner, 1989; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 61, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-223. Penalty

23-5-223. Penalty.
A person who violates a provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable pursuant to 23-5-161.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 550, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 642, L. 1989; Sec. 23-5-1105, MCA 1987; redes. 23-5-223 by Code Commissioner, 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 2. Calcutta Pools › 23-5-224. Construction

23-5-224. Construction.
Nothing in this part may be construed to permit a person to conduct a race meet or to bet on a race of a licensed race meet in violation of 23-4-201 and 23-4-301.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 550, L. 1987; Sec. 23-5-1106, MCA 1987; redes. 23-5-224 by Code Commissioner, 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-301. Repealed

23-5-301. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-701 by Sec. 1, Ch. 293, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-701.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-302. Repealed

23-5-302. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-702 by Sec. 2, Ch. 293, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-702.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-303. Repealed

23-5-303. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-714 by Sec. 14, Ch. 293, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-714.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-306. Live card game table -- permit -- fees -- disposition of fees

23-5-306. Live card game table -- permit -- fees -- disposition of fees.
(1) (a) A person who has been granted an operator's license under 23-5-177 and who holds an appropriate license to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, as provided in 23-5-119, may be granted an annual permit for the placement of live card game tables.
(b) A permit is not required for social games played for prizes of minimal value, as defined by department rule.
(c) The department may issue an annual permit for the placement of live card game tables to a person operating a premises not licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises if:
(i) one or more live card game tables were legally operated on the premises on January 15, 1989;
(ii) the premises were licensed on January 15, 1989, to sell food, cigarettes, or any other consumable product;
(iii) the person has been granted an operator's license under 23-5-177; and
(iv) at the time of application for the permit:
(A) the person has continuously operated a live card game table on the premises since January 15, 1989; and
(B) the natural person or persons who own the business operated on the premises are the same as on January 15, 1989.
(2) The annual permit fee in lieu of taxes for each live card game table operated in a licensed operator's premises may not be prorated and must be:
(a) $250 for the first table; and
(b) $500 for each additional table.
(3) The department shall retain for administrative purposes $100 of the fee collected under this part for each live card game table.
(4) The department shall forward on a quarterly basis the remaining balance of the fee collected under subsection (2) to the treasurer of the county or the clerk, finance officer, or treasurer of the city or town in which the live card game table is located for deposit to the county or municipal treasury. A county is not entitled to proceeds from fees assessed on live card game tables located in incorporated cities and towns within the county. The local government portion of this fee is statutorily appropriated to the department, as provided in 17-7-502, for deposit to the county or municipal treasury.
History: En. Sec. 29, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 18, Sp. L. January 1992; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 626, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 465, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 101, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 61, L. 2015.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-307. Live card game tables -- hours of play -- restriction

23-5-307. Live card game tables -- hours of play -- restriction.
Live card game tables must be closed for play between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. each day. However, in the jurisdiction of a local government where a game is played, the local government may adopt an ordinance allowing play between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.
History: En. Sec. 32, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-308. Card game dealers -- license

23-5-308. Card game dealers -- license.
(1) Except as provided in 23-5-318, a person may not deal cards in a live card game of panguingue or poker without being licensed annually by the department.
(2) The fee for the first year in which the license is effective is $75, and the annual renewal fee is $25. The fee may not be prorated.
(3) The department shall retain for administrative purposes the license fee charged for the issuance of a dealer's license.
(4) A licensed dealer shall keep on the dealer's person and display upon request the dealer's license when working as a dealer.
(5) (a) The department shall adopt rules to implement temporary licensing procedures until a permanent license is issued to a dealer.
(b) The rules must provide that a temporary license:
(i) may be issued at a local department office or at another public location designated by the department; and
(ii) may only be issued upon the payment of the license application fee and submission of an application, required fingerprints, and proof that the applicant for a temporary license has a verifiable offer of employment from a licensed operator or card room contractor.
History: En. Sec. 28, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 647, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 317, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 101, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-309. Requirements for conducting card games

23-5-309. Requirements for conducting card games.
(1) Except as provided in 23-5-310, 23-5-317, and 23-5-318, a live card game must be played on a live card game table for which a permit has been issued and on the premises of a licensed operator.
(2) Except as provided in 23-5-318, a live card game of panguingue or poker must be played in the presence and under the control of a licensed dealer.
History: En. Sec. 27, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 647, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 317, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 398, L. 1993.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-310. Exemption from certain sections

23-5-310. Exemption from certain sections.
A senior citizen center is exempt from 23-5-117, 23-5-177, 23-5-306, 23-5-308, and 23-5-309 if the center:
(1) limits participation in live card games to its members and members' guests;
(2) limits live card game activities to its main premises or place of operation; and
(3) does not operate live card games in a predominantly commercial manner.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 473, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 82, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-311. Authorized card games

23-5-311. Authorized card games.
(1) The card games authorized by this part are and are limited to the card games known as bridge, cribbage, hearts, panguingue, pinochle, pitch, poker, rummy, solo, and whist.
(2) A person may conduct or participate in a live card game or make a live card game table available for public play of a live card game only if it is specifically authorized by this part and described by department rules.
(3) This part does not apply to games simulated on electronic video gambling machines authorized under part 6 of this chapter.
History: En. 62-703 by Sec. 3, Ch. 293, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-703; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-312. Prizes not to exceed $800

23-5-312. Prizes not to exceed $800.
(1) A prize for an individual live card game may not exceed the value of $800. Games may not be combined in any manner so as to increase the value of the ultimate prize awarded. Except during a tournament conducted under 23-5-317, all prizes must be awarded immediately upon completion of each hand.
(2) If a licensed operator conducts a promotional game of chance involving a live card game, the prize limit provided for in subsection (1) applies to prizes awarded as a result of the promotional game of chance.
History: En. 62-704 by Sec. 4, Ch. 293, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-704; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 626, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 64, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-313. Rules of play to be posted -- rake-off approved

23-5-313. Rules of play to be posted -- rake-off approved.
(1) A licensed operator shall prominently display the following information within the sight of the players at a live card game table:
(a) rules governing the conduct of each game;
(b) notice of the maximum percentage rake-off; and
(c) rules governing the prohibition of credit gambling.
(2) The department may adopt rules specifying the size, display, and content of rules as provided in this part and the manner of taking the rake-off. The rules must include notice of the maximum percentage rake-off, if any, and must require that the person taking the rake-off do so in an obvious manner.
History: En. 62-705 by Sec. 5, Ch. 293, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-705; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 101, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-314. Repealed

23-5-314. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-706 by Sec. 6, Ch. 293, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-706.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-315. Repealed

23-5-315. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-709 by Sec. 9, Ch. 293, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-709.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-316. Repealed

23-5-316. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-710 by Sec. 10, Ch. 293, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-710.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-318. Poker run defined -- authorization -- conditions

23-5-318. Poker run defined -- authorization -- conditions.
(1) For the purposes of this section, "poker run" means a gambling activity involving a live poker card game conducted in the following manner:
(a) Each person pays valuable consideration to participate.
(b) A participant travels to designated locations and obtains a playing card at each location. Cards accumulated by the participant constitute a poker hand.
(c) After each participant has accumulated the required number of cards, the participants' poker hands are ranked as described in the poker run rules to determine the winner.
(2) It is lawful to conduct or participate in a poker run subject to the following conditions:
(a) Each participant must receive a copy of the rules for conducting the poker run before the poker run begins. The rules must include:
(i) the amount of the entry fee;
(ii) the type of poker game being played and ranking of poker hands;
(iii) the value of the prizes to be awarded;
(iv) a description of the locations where playing cards may be obtained; and
(v) the date and time during which the poker run will be conducted.
(b) The rules may provide for more than one winner of the ranked hands, with each winner receiving a prize, but a prize may not exceed $800 in value.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (2)(d), all consideration paid to participate in a poker run must be expended on the prize or prizes.
(d) If a poker run is conducted by a nonprofit organization, as defined in 23-5-112, the organization may retain a portion of the total amount paid to participate.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 317, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 64, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-321. Issuance of permits by local governing bodies prohibited

23-5-321. Issuance of permits by local governing bodies prohibited.
A city, town, or county may not issue permits for live card games or live card game tables authorized in this part.
History: En. 62-707 by Sec. 7, Ch. 293, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-707; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-322. Repealed

23-5-322. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-708 by Sec. 8, Ch. 293, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-708.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-323. Repealed

23-5-323. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-711 by Sec. 11, Ch. 293, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-711.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-324. Card room contractor's license -- fee -- submission of contract

23-5-324. Card room contractor's license -- fee -- submission of contract.
(1) It is a misdemeanor for a person to enter into a contract with a licensed operator to operate one or more live card game tables on the operator's premises without obtaining a card room contractor's license from the department.
(2) The department shall charge an annual license fee of $150 for issuing or renewing a card room contractor's license. The department shall retain the fee for administrative purposes.
(3) The applicant shall submit at the time of application for a card room contractor's license a copy of a proposed lease agreement with a licensed operator.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 647, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 355, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-325. Regulation of house players

23-5-325. Regulation of house players.
(1) The department shall provide rules to regulate the use of house players by licensed operators and licensed card room contractors.
(2) House players may be used only for the purpose of starting a card game or maintaining a sufficient number of players in a card game.
(3) Any chips or money advanced by an operator, card room contractor, or dealer to a house player may not become a debt of the player.
(4) The operator, card room contractor, or dealer shall identify house players upon request.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 101, L. 2007.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-331. Penalty

23-5-331. Penalty.
A person who purposely or knowingly violates or who procures, aids, or abets in a violation of this part or any ordinance, resolution, or rule adopted pursuant to this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable pursuant to 23-5-161.
History: En. 62-712 by Sec. 12, Ch. 293, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-712; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 3. Card Games Act › 23-5-332. Repealed

23-5-332. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-713 by Sec. 13, Ch. 293, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-713.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-401. Repealed

23-5-401. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-715 by Sec. 1, Ch. 294, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-715.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-402. Repealed

23-5-402. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-716 by Sec. 2, Ch. 294, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-716(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 652, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-403. Repealed

23-5-403. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-726 by Sec. 12, Ch. 294, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-726.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-405. Authorized live bingo, keno, raffles, and heads or tails

23-5-405. Authorized live bingo, keno, raffles, and heads or tails.
(1) A person may conduct or participate in a live bingo or keno game, raffle, or heads or tails game only if it is operated pursuant to this part.
(2) This part does not apply to a game simulated on a video gambling machine authorized by part 6 of this chapter.
History: En. Sec. 35, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 57, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-406. Exempt charitable organizations and facilities

23-5-406. Exempt charitable organizations and facilities.
(1) (a) An organization granted an exemption under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(8), or (c)(19):
(i) on or before January 15, 1989, is exempt from taxation and the permit fee imposed by this part;
(ii) after January 15, 1989, is exempt from taxation and one-half the permit fee imposed by this part if the organization carries on gambling activities for no more than 60 days a calendar year.
(b) An organization provided for in subsection (1)(a) shall:
(i) limit its live bingo and keno activities to its main premises or place of operations and to events at other places operated by other charitable organizations or by a government unit or entity;
(ii) comply with other statutes and rules relating to the operation of live bingo and keno; and
(iii) apply to the department for a permit to conduct charitable live bingo or keno games.
(2) A long-term care facility, as defined in 50-5-101, or a retirement home, as defined in subsection (4) of this section, that has obtained an operator's license and a permit from the department to operate live bingo or keno is exempt from taxation and the permit fee imposed by this part if the facility:
(a) limits participation in live bingo and keno games to persons using the facility and their guests;
(b) limits live bingo or keno activities to its main premises or place of operation; and
(c) complies with other statutes and rules relating to the operation of live bingo and keno.
(3) The department may revoke or suspend the permit of an organization or a facility provided for in subsection (1) or (2) if, after investigation, the department determines that the organization or facility is operating or has contracted with a nonqualified organization that is operating live bingo or keno in a predominantly commercial manner.
(4) For purposes of this section, "retirement home" means a building in which sleeping rooms without cooking facilities in each room are rented to three or more persons who are 60 years of age or older and who do not need skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, or personal care, as defined in 50-5-101.
History: En. Sec. 36, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 38, Ch. 647, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 127, Ch. 42, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-407. Live bingo or keno permit -- fees -- disposition of fees

23-5-407. Live bingo or keno permit -- fees -- disposition of fees.
(1) A person who has been granted an operator's license may be granted an annual permit by the department to conduct live bingo or keno games on specified premises. The permit expires June 30 of each year.
(2) The permit fee for each premises in which a live bingo or keno game is conducted is $250.
(3) The department shall retain the permit fee for administrative purposes.
History: En. Sec. 37, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 647, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-408. Hours of play -- restrictions

23-5-408. Hours of play -- restrictions.
A live bingo or keno game must be closed for play between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. of each day. However, in the jurisdiction of a local government where a game is played, the local government may adopt an ordinance allowing play between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m.
History: En. Sec. 42, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-409. Bingo and keno tax -- records -- distribution -- statement and payment

23-5-409. Bingo and keno tax -- records -- distribution -- statement and payment.
(1) A licensee who has received a permit to operate bingo or keno games shall pay to the department a tax of 1% of the gross proceeds from the operation of each live bingo and keno game operated on the licensee's premises.
(2) A licensee shall keep a record of gross proceeds in the form the department requires. At all times during the business hours of the licensee, the records must be available for inspection by the department.
(3) A licensee shall annually complete and deliver to the department a statement showing the total gross proceeds for each live keno or bingo game operated by the licensee and the total amount due as live bingo or keno tax for the preceding year. This statement must contain any other relevant information required by the department.
(4) The department shall forward the tax collected under subsection (3) to the treasurer of the county or the clerk, finance officer, or treasurer of the city or town in which the licensed game is located for deposit to the county or municipal treasury. A county is not entitled to proceeds from taxes on live bingo or keno games located in incorporated cities and towns within the county. The tax collected under subsection (3) is statutorily appropriated to the department, as provided in 17-7-502, for deposit to the county or municipal treasury.
History: En. Sec. 38, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 647, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 372, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-410. Exemption from certain sections

23-5-410. Exemption from certain sections.
A senior citizen center is exempt from 23-5-117, 23-5-177, 23-5-407, and 23-5-409 with respect to live bingo games if the center:
(1) limits participation in live bingo games to its members and members' guests;
(2) limits live bingo games to its main premises or place of operation; and
(3) does not operate live bingo games in a predominantly commercial manner.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 473, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 82, L. 2013.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-411. Repealed

23-5-411. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-715.1 by Sec. 7, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, Sec. 62-715.1.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-413. Raffle prizes -- investigations -- rulemaking

23-5-413. Raffle prizes -- investigations -- rulemaking.
(1) (a) The department shall investigate all violations of this part.
(b) The department may adopt rules to require recordkeeping for receipts and payouts under this part and to establish procedures to ensure the fair selection of winners.
(2) (a) A person or organization conducting a raffle shall own all prizes to be awarded as part of the raffle before the sale of any tickets.
(b) The value of a prize awarded for an individual ticket for a raffle conducted by a person or an organization may not exceed $5,000. Prizes may not be combined in any manner to increase the ultimate value of the prize awarded for each ticket.
(c) The provisions of subsections (2)(a) and (2)(b) do not apply to a nonprofit organization, a college, a university, a public school district as provided in 20-6-101 and 20-6-701, or a nonpublic school as described in 20-5-102(2)(e). The proceeds from the sale of tickets for a raffle conducted by a nonprofit organization, college, university, or school district may be used only for charitable purposes or to pay for prizes and may not be used for the administrative costs of conducting the raffle.
(3) (a) The sale of raffle tickets authorized by this part is restricted to events and participants within the geographic confines of the state. Nonprofit organizations may sell raffle tickets outside the state of Montana if the purchase is not prohibited in the jurisdiction in which the purchaser resides.
(b) Except raffles sponsored by nonprofit organizations, the sale of raffle tickets may not be conducted over the internet. All raffle announcements or advertisements conducted over the internet must include this sale restriction, the name of the organization offering the raffle, and all raffle terms.
History: (1)En. 62-716 by Sec. 2, Ch. 294, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-716(part); (2)En. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 91, L. 1989; amd. Secs. 40, 73, Ch. 642, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 647, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 26, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 288, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 355, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 276, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-414. Restrictions on bingo and keno

23-5-414. Restrictions on bingo and keno.
In the playing of live bingo or keno, a person who is not physically present on the premises where the game is actually conducted may not be allowed to participate as a player in the game.
History: En. 62-717 by Sec. 3, Ch. 294, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-717; amd. Secs. 2, 3, Ch. 652, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-415. Repealed

23-5-415. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-718 by Sec. 4, Ch. 294, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-718.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-416. Repealed

23-5-416. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-721 by Sec. 7, Ch. 294, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-721.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-417. Repealed

23-5-417. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-724 by Sec. 10, Ch. 294, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-724.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-418. Repealed

23-5-418. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-725 by Sec. 11, Ch. 294, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-725.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-419. Heads or tails game -- restrictions

23-5-419. Heads or tails game -- restrictions.
(1) Only a nonprofit organization may sponsor and conduct a heads or tails game. Sponsors of a heads or tails game must identify themselves in promotions or announcements.
(2) All entry fees paid to play a heads or tails game must be divided between the sponsor and the winner of the game. At least 50% of the total amount of the entry fees must be paid to the sponsor. No part of the entry fees may be applied to administrative fees.
(3) A heads or tails game may be played at any public premises. If held on the premises of a licensed gambling operator, the activity must be managed by the sponsoring nonprofit organization and all marketing or promotions must clearly identify the sponsor.
(4) The individual tossing the coin and all participants in a heads or tails game must be physically present where the game takes place.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 57, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-421. Repealed

23-5-421. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-719 by Sec. 5, Ch. 294, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-719.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-422. Repealed

23-5-422. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-720 by Sec. 6, Ch. 294, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-720.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-423. Repealed

23-5-423. Repealed.
Sec. 68, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
History: En. 62-722 by Sec. 8, Ch. 294, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-722.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-424. Manufacturer's license for electronic bingo or keno equipment -- license and processing fees

23-5-424. Manufacturer's license for electronic bingo or keno equipment -- license and processing fees.
(1) A person may not assemble, produce, manufacture, or supply electronic equipment for use in conducting live bingo or keno games in this state without obtaining an annual manufacturer's license from the department.
(2) The department shall charge an annual license fee of $1,000 for issuing or renewing a manufacturer's license.
(3) A manufacturer's license expires June 30 of each year, and the license fee may not be prorated.
(4) In addition to the license fee provided for in subsection (2), the department may charge a one-time manufacturer's application fee to cover the actual cost of processing the original license. The department shall refund an overpayment or charge and collect an amount sufficient to reimburse the department for underpayment of actual costs.
(5) The department shall retain for administrative purposes the license and processing fees collected under this section.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 647, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-425. Examination and approval of electronic bingo and keno equipment -- fee

23-5-425. Examination and approval of electronic bingo and keno equipment -- fee.
(1) A licensed manufacturer shall submit to the department for examination a prototype of any electronic equipment intended for use in conducting live bingo or keno games before the equipment is used in the state.
(2) Before the equipment is examined, the manufacturer shall pay the anticipated examination costs as determined by the department. The department shall refund an overpayment or charge and collect an amount sufficient to reimburse the department for underpayment of actual costs.
(3) Upon completion of the examination, the department may approve, disapprove, or place a condition upon use of the equipment before it is made available for use in conducting live bingo or keno games.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 647, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-426. Electronic live bingo and keno equipment specifications -- rules

23-5-426. Electronic live bingo and keno equipment specifications -- rules.
The department shall adopt rules describing electronic live bingo and keno equipment that may be approved under 23-5-425. At a minimum, the rules must provide that the equipment use a random selection process to determine the outcome of each game.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 647, L. 1991.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 4. Bingo, Keno, Raffles, and Heads or Tails › 23-5-431. Criminal penalty

23-5-431. Criminal penalty.
A person who purposely or knowingly violates or who procures, aids, or abets in a violation of this part or any ordinance, resolution, or rule adopted pursuant to this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable pursuant to 23-5-161.
History: En. 62-723 by Sec. 9, Ch. 294, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-723; amd. Sec. 43, Ch. 642, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 5. Sports Pools › 23-5-501. Definitions

23-5-501. Definitions.
As used in this part, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) (a) "Multiple competitor sports pool" means a sports pool in which three or more competitors simultaneously compete in a college or professional sports event or series of sports events. The term includes but is not limited to a sports event in which competitors are placed into a bracket.
(b) The term does not include multiple competitor sports pools utilizing any form of internet gambling as defined in 23-5-112.
(2) "Sports pool" means a gambling activity, other than an activity governed under chapter 4 or chapter 5, part 2, of this title, in which a person wagers money for each chance to win money or other items of value based on the outcome of a sports event or series of sports events wherein the competitors in the sports event or series of sports events are natural persons or animals.
(3) "Sports tab" means a folded or banded ticket with a face covered to conceal a combination of two numbers, with each number ranging from zero through nine.
(4) "Sports tab game" means a gambling enterprise conducted on a card to which 100 sports tabs are attached that have 100 different combinations for which consideration in money is paid by the person purchasing each tab. A person may purchase a sports tab from the card for the chance to win money or other items of value on a sports event or series of sports events as provided in 23-5-503.
History: En. 62-727 by Sec. 1, Ch. 290, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 62-727(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 22, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 43, Ch. 647, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 61, L. 2015; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 438, L. 2021.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 23. Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Gambling › Chapter 5. Gambling › Part 5. Sports Pools › 23-5-502. Sports pools and sports tab games authorized -- tax

23-5-502. Sports pools and sports tab games authorized -- tax.
(1) Conducting or participating in sports pools and sports tab games as defined and governed in this part is lawful, except that:
(a) sports pools and sports tab games may be conducted only by a licensed gambling operator on premises appropriately licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises as provided in 23-5-119; and
(b) only a licensee of premises that are located in an incorporated city or town with a population of less than 100 or located outside the boundaries of an incorporated city or town and that are appropriately licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises under 23-5-119 may conduct a race between animals and conduct one or more sports pools on the race. The race may be conducted only if it is between pigs, gerbils, or hamsters and is conducted on the premises but outside of interior areas of the establishment where food and beverages are usually stored, prepared, or served.
(2) A sports tab game seller licensed under 23-5-513 who sells sports tabs for use in a sports tab game shall collect from the purchaser, at the time of sale, a tax of $1 for each 100 sports tabs sold and, within 15 days after the end of each calendar quarter, submit to the department any forms required by the department and the proceeds of the collected tax. The sports tab game seller shall keep a record of taxes collected as required by department rule. The records must be made available for inspection by the department upon request of the department. The department shall retain the proceeds of the tax to administer this part.
History: En. 62-727.1 by Sec. 12, Ch. 508, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 62-727.1; amd. Sec. 56, Ch. 647, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 449, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 13, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 465, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 57, L. 2019.