HB 293 - Gambling; coin operated amusement machines; revise definitions

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Current Status

03/24/10 - House Committee Favorably Reported

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to revise provisions relating to bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to gambling, so as to change the definition of a gambling device; to amend Chapter 17 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to coin operated amusement machines, so as to revise definitions; to provide that video or mechanical games, machines, or devices for the play of card games or variations of such games are not bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the O.C.G.A., relating to when public disclosure of public records is not required, so as to provide an exemption from public inspection for records of names and addresses of persons or entities holding location permits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
DateAction
02/04/2009House First Readers
02/05/2009House Second Readers
03/24/2010House Committee Favorably Reported