DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval Of Application For Exempt Permit For Dakota County Agricultural Society To Hold Raffle
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the application from Dakota County Agricultural Society for an Exempt Permit to hold a raffle at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township on August 12, 2024.
SUMMARY
Gambling licenses are governed by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. Nonprofit organizations may conduct raffles, bingo and other forms of lawful gambling according to Minnesota law. Lawful gambling consists of the operation, conduct or sale of bingo, raffles, paddle wheels, tip-boards and pull-tabs. Before approving the permit, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires county approval of an application when the gambling premises is located in a township. An application was received from the Dakota County Agricultural Society for an Exempt Permit to hold a raffle at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township on August 12, 2024. This organization is exempt from all requirements that apply to licensed gambling but must comply with the requirements set forth in Minn. Stat. ?349.166, subd. 2(a).
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the application.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
? None ? Current budget ? Other
? Amendment Requested ? New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, gambling licenses are issued by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires County approval of an application when the gambling premises are located in a township; and
WHEREAS, as application for an Exempt Permit to hold a raffle at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township has been submitted by the Dakota County Agricultural Society; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is the local gove...
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