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SB 2384

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 53-06.1-14, subsection 11 of section 53-06.2-01, and sections 53-06.2-07 and 53-06.2-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the maintenance of electronic pull tab devices and the elimination of dog racing; and to provide an effective date.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Claire Cory and 3 co-sponsors

SB 2384 would eliminate wagering on dog races by prohibiting use of licenses for dog racing and expands licensing, fees, and maintenance rules for charitable gaming devices.

Division B lost
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Bill Summary · SB 2384

Summary — SB 2384 (Sixty‑ninth Legislative Assembly, North Dakota)

Status: Division B lost (bill introduced March 12, 2025; read and referred to committees; division vote March 31, 2025)
Primary sponsors (ND version): Senators Cory and Patten; Representatives Hagert and Meier

Main purpose

SB 2384 would (1) clarify and expand rules governing manufacturers, distributors, and maintenance of electronic pull‑tab and other charitable gaming devices; and (2) remove dog racing from the wagering/“racing” activities authorized under the certificate system (effectively eliminating wagering on dog races). The bill also includes standard licensing and fee provisions and would set an effective date (not shown in excerpt).

Key provisions and changes

  • Licensing and fees (manufacturers/distributors)

    • Annual license fees established/maintained:
    • Manufacturer of pull tabs, bingo cards, electronic quick‑shot bingo systems or marking devices: $5,500
    • Manufacturer of electronic pull‑tab systems/devices: $10,000 (AG deposits $1,500 of these fees to the Charitable Gaming Technology Fund)
    • Manufacturer of paper pull‑tab dispensing devices: $1,500 (AG deposits $500 to the Charitable Gaming Technology Fund)
    • Manufacturer of electronic raffle systems: $1,000 (AG deposits $500)
    • Distributor license fee: $2,000 (AG deposits $500)
    • Application deadline: before April 1 each year on AG form.
    • Distributors may only sell gaming equipment to licensed parties (distributors, licensed organizations, permitted organizations). Manufacturers may sell certain electronic devices directly to licensed organizations as well as distributors under specified conditions.
    • Prohibition on duplicating proprietary processing chips; prohibition on selling/ leasing equipment or prizes at “excessive” prices.

  • Gaming stamps

    • Licensed distributors must affix ND gaming stamps (purchased from the Attorney General) to paper pull‑tab deals, raffle boards, punchboards, etc.: stamp cost 35¢ each. Ten cents per stamp (up to $36,000 per biennium) credited to the AG operating fund.

  • Maintenance and technical support for electronic pull‑tab devices

    • A manufacturer may work directly with a licensed organization to perform maintenance or address technical/software issues for electronic pull‑tab devices.
    • Distributors or manufacturers must notify licensed organizations of scheduled maintenance/repair and must allow the organization to have a representative present during maintenance/repairs.

  • Elimination of dog racing wagering

    • The statutory definition of “racing” and related licensing provisions are amended so that totalizator or service‑provider licensees may not use their licenses to accept bets/wagers on dog races. In effect, the bill removes or prohibits wagering on dog racing conducted under the certificate system (simulcast or live).

Who is affected

  • Licensed manufacturers and distributors of pull‑tabs, electronic pull‑tab systems, bingo equipment, and raffle systems (licensing, fees, sale/distribution rules).
  • Charitable and licensed organizations that operate gaming (new clarity on vendor maintenance and rights during repairs).
  • Attorney General’s office (license administration, stamp sales, fund deposits).
  • Racing industry participants: dog racing operators, simulcast providers, and service/totalizator providers — wagering on dog races would be barred.
  • Racing commission and local jurisdictions (application and local notice/objection procedures remain relevant).

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced March 12, 2025. Read first time and referred to committees; committee hearings held. The bill was divided; Division A and Division B both failed (Division B lost on March 31, 2025). The text excerpts indicate the bill includes an effective date clause, but the specific effective date is not shown in the provided materials.

If you want, I can:
- Extract the exact language of the racing‑related sections (complete §53‑06.2‑10 if available), or
- Prepare a one‑page comparison showing how current law would change under the bill.

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