1.1Senator Dibble moved to amend
S.F. No. 4515 as follows (...):
1.2Page 1, after line 4, insert:
1.3 "Section 1.
[325F.756] ONLINE SWEEPSTAKES.
1.4 Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
1.5the meanings given.
1.6(b) "Dual-currency" means a system of payment that allows a person to play or participate
1.7in a simulated gambling program for direct or indirect consideration, including consideration
1.8associated with a related product, service, or activity, and for which the person
playing the
1.9simulated gambling program may become eligible for a prize, award, cash, cash equivalent,
1.10or chance to win a prize. Dual-currency system does not include a contest for which
no
1.11consideration is given, either directly or indirectly.
1.12(c) "Online sweepstakes game" means a game, contest, or promotion that: (1) is available
1.13on the Internet or accessible on a mobile device, computer terminal, or similar access
device;
1.14(2) utilizes a dual-currency system of payment allowing the player to exchange the
currency
1.15for a prize, award, cash, cash equivalent, or chance to win a prize, award, cash,
or cash
1.16equivalent; and (3) simulates casino-style or another form of gambling.
1.17(d) "Prize" has the meaning given in section 325F.755, subdivision 1.
1.18 Subd. 2. Prohibition of online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal
1.19markets. (a) A person or entity is prohibited from operating, conducting, or promoting an
1.20online sweepstakes game in Minnesota.
1.21(b) An applicant, licensed entity, financial institution, payment processor, geolocation
1.22provider, gaming content supplier, platform provider, or media affiliate is prohibited
from
1.23supporting the operation of, conducting, or promoting an online sweepstakes game in
1.24Minnesota.
1.25 Subd. 3. Penalties and remedies. The penalties and remedies provided for in section
1.26325F.755, subdivision 7, apply to violations of this section. The commissioner of
public
1.27safety may exercise all powers necessary to investigate and enforce this section and
may
1.28issue notices of violation, impose civil fines, and bring enforcement actions consistent
with
1.29section 325F.755, subdivision 7."
1.30Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
1.31Amend the title accordingly
1.32The motion prevailed. #did not prevail. So the amendment was #not adopted.