Title 53, Sports and Amusements
18 chapters · 127 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-04.1 North Dakota-bred registry
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The commission shall provide for registration of a North Dakota-bred horse for qualification for breeders' fund awards or purse supplements. The administrative cost must be paid from the breeders' fund.
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-05 Powers of commission
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The commission may: 1. Compel the production of all documents showing the receipts and disbursements of any licensee and determine the manner in which such financial records are to be kept. 2. Investigate the operations of any licensee and enter any vehicle or place of business, …
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-06 Organizations eligible to conduct racing and simulcast pari-mutuel wagering
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Civic and service clubs; charitable, fraternal, religious, and veterans' organizations; and other public-spirited organizations may be licensed to conduct racing and simulcast pari-mutuel wagering as authorized by this chapter.
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-07 Issuance of licenses - Applications
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1. On compliance by an applicant with this chapter and the approval of the attorney general, the commission may issue a license to conduct races. The attorney general may not grant a license denied by the commission. 2. An application for a license to conduct a racing meet must b…
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-08 License authorization and fees
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1. Each license issued under the certificate system must describe the place, track, or racecourse at which the licensee may hold races. Every license must specify the number of days the licensed races may continue, the hours during which racing may be conducted, and the number of…
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-09 Allotment of racing days
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If an applicant is eligible to receive a license under this chapter, the commission shall fix the racing days that are allotted to that applicant and issue a license for the holding of racing meets.
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-10 Certificate system - Rules
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The certificate system allows a licensee to receive money from any person present at a live horse race, simulcast horse race, or simulcast dog race who desires to bet on any entry in that race. A person betting on an entry to win acquires an interest in the total money bet on all…
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-10.1 Simulcast wagering
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In addition to racing under the certificate system, as authorized by this chapter, and conducted upon the premises of a racetrack, simulcast pari-mutuel and account wagering may be conducted in accordance with this chapter or rules adopted by the commission under this chapter in …
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-11 Bet payoff formulas - Uses by licensee of funds in excess of expenses - Payment to general fund
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1. For wagering on live horse racing: a. In win, place, and show pari-mutuel pools, the licensee may deduct no more than twenty percent of the amount wagered. Of the amount wagered, the licensee shall pay: (1) One-half of one percent to the state treasurer to be deposited in the …
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-12 Audits and investigations by state auditor
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On request of the commission, the state auditor shall conduct audits and investigate the operations of any licensee. The commission shall reimburse the state auditor for all services rendered.
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-13 Duty of attorney general to participate in certain hearings and to conduct investigations - Employment of private counsel by commission
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1. The attorney general shall represent the state in all hearings before the commission and shall prosecute all criminal proceedings arising from violations of this chapter. The attorney general may require payment for any services rendered to the racing commission. Payment for t…
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-14 Denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses - Reasons
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The commission may deny, suspend, or revoke licenses under the certificate system and privileges granted by it, and it may terminate racing privileges for just cause. Actions constituting just cause include: 1. Any action or attempted action by a person contrary to any law. 2. Co…
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-15 Revocation, suspension, fine - Procedure
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The commission, on proof of violation by a licensee, its agents or employees, of this chapter or any rule adopted by the commission may, on reasonable notice to the licensee and after giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard, fine the licensee or revoke or suspend the licen…
N.D.C.C. § 53-06.2-16 Prohibited acts - Penalties
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1. No person may conduct a pari-mutuel horse race unless that person is licensed by the commission. Violation of this subsection is a class A misdemeanor. 2. No person may prearrange or attempt to prearrange the order of finish of a race. Violation of this subsection is a class C…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-01 Definitions
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As used in this chapter: 1. "Director" means the director of the lottery. 2. "Lottery" means the division of the attorney general's office created to operate a lottery. 3. "Online lottery" means a game linked to a central computer via a telecommunications network in which the pla…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-02 Lottery - Administration - Line of credit
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1. There is established a division of the attorney general's office called the North Dakota lottery. Under the supervision of the attorney general, a director shall administer the lottery as provided in this chapter. The director shall consider the sensitive nature of the lottery…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-03 Director - Responsibilities
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1. The attorney general shall appoint a director who shall serve at the pleasure of the attorney general. 2. Subject to policy of the attorney general, the director shall: a. Employ those individuals deemed necessary to operate the lottery and provide secure facilities to house t…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-04 Advisory commission - Penalty
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1. There is created the lottery advisory commission, which is composed of five members, three of whom are legislators selected by the chairman of the legislative management and two of whom are selected by the attorney general. The term of office is three years, expiring on June t…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-05 Competitive bidding - Investigation of a vendor
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Before a contract for a gaming system or marketing services is awarded, the director shall: 1. Use an open and competitive bid process which reflects the best interest of the state. The director shall consider all relevant factors, including security, competence, experience, time…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-06 Retailer application - Fees - Display of license
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1. An applicant for a license does not have a right to a license or granting of the approval sought. A license issued or approval granted is a suspendable or revocable privilege, and the holder does not acquire any vested interest in the license or approval granted. 2. An applica…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-07 Selection and qualifications of a retailer
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1. The director shall select a person that the director deems best able to serve the public convenience and promote the sale of a ticket. The director shall consider relevant factors, including the applicant's credit history, physical security and public accessibility of the appl…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-08 Purchase of ticket or payment of prize to certain individuals prohibited - Price of a ticket - Sale by retailer only - Second chance drawings - Prize paid to owner of a winning ticket - Prize subject to taxation - Discharge of liability - Penalty
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1. A North Dakota lottery ticket may not be bought by or otherwise provided to, and a prize may not be paid to, the following individuals or to a parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, spouse, or sibling who is a regular member of the same household of the following individuals: a…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-09 Operating fund - Continuing appropriation - Authorization of disbursements - Report - Net proceeds
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There is established within the state treasury the lottery operating fund into which must be deposited all revenue from the sale of tickets, interest received on money in the fund, and all other fees and moneys collected, less a prize on a lottery promotion, prize on a winning ti…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-10 Administrative and other operating costs of the lottery - Lottery operating fund
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Money in the lottery operating fund may be spent pursuant to legislative appropriation for costs of administering and operating the lottery, including costs relating to employees, supplies, surveys, advertising and marketing, printing, promotion, premium incentive items, a facili…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-11 Confidentiality of records
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1. The following information and records of the lottery are confidential: a. Sales and income tax information, financial statements, and a credit report of a retailer applicant or person seeking or doing business with the lottery, and retailer application information other than t…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-12 Setoff of prize
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1. A claimant agency and the director shall cooperate on the setoff of a winning lottery ticket or promotional cash prize against a delinquent debt. A claimant agency is an agency of the state of North Dakota that an individual owes money to or that collects money on behalf of an…
N.D.C.C. § 53-12.1-13 Rules
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The attorney general shall adopt rules governing the operation of the lottery. The attorney general may adopt emergency rules as necessary without the grounds otherwise required under section 28-32-03. The attorney general shall adopt rules to address any matters necessary for th…