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SB 2334

AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 53-06.1-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of alcoholic beverage establishment for purposes of conducting gaming; and to provide for a legislative management study.

69th Legislative Assembly (2025-26) Introduced by Jeff Barta and 4 co-sponsors

Clarifies which venues qualify as alcoholic-beverage establishments for charitable gaming and orders a 2025–26 interim study on ownership by licensed charitable gaming groups.

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/16
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Bill Summary · SB 2334

SB 2334 — Summary (North Dakota)

Title: An Act to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 53‑06.1‑01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of alcoholic beverage establishment for purposes of conducting gaming; and to provide for a legislative management study.

Main purpose

  • Clarify the statutory definition of “alcoholic beverage establishment” for purposes of conducting charitable gaming in North Dakota.
  • Direct the Legislative Management to study the ownership of alcoholic beverage establishments by licensed charitable gaming organizations during the 2025–26 interim and report recommendations to the next Legislature.

Key provisions

  1. Amendment to NDCC 53‑06.1‑01(2)

    • Defines “alcoholic beverage establishment” as:
      • An establishment licensed under NDCC § 5‑01‑21 or chapter 5‑02 where alcoholic beverages are sold, dispensed, and consumed by guests on the premises.
      • Explicitly excludes: liquor stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores.
    • Purpose: ensure clarity about which venues qualify as alcoholic beverage establishments for gaming statutes and regulations.

  2. Legislative Management study (2025–26 interim)

    • The Legislative Management shall consider a study on ownership of alcoholic beverage establishments by licensed charitable gaming organizations. The study must examine: a. Prevalence of such ownership by licensed charitable gaming organizations. b. The process by which these organizations obtain ownership, including use of subsidiaries, partnerships, or other organizational forms. c. Benefits and detriments of charitable gaming organizations owning alcoholic beverage establishments. d. Interaction between gaming manufacturers and distributors and licensed charitable gaming organizations.
    • Deliverable: findings, recommendations, and any draft legislation to the Seventieth Legislative Assembly.

Who is affected

  • Licensed alcoholic beverage establishments (bars, restaurants) and their owners/operators.
  • Licensed charitable gaming organizations (current or prospective owners/operating entities).
  • State licensing and regulatory authorities overseeing alcohol and charitable gaming.
  • Gaming equipment manufacturers and distributors that interact with charitable gaming organizations.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced: March 12, 2025.
  • Passed both chambers (Senate vote reported: yeas 41, nays 5; House vote reported: yeas 80, nays 9).
  • Reported filed with Secretary of State and signed by Governor on April 16, 2025 (status: filed with Secretary of State 04/16/2025).
  • Interim study to occur during the 2025–26 interim with a report due to the 70th Legislative Assembly.

Potential implications

  • Clarifies eligibility of premises to host charitable gaming (may limit disputes over venue status).
  • The study could prompt future policy or statutory changes addressing conflicts of interest, ownership transparency, licensing processes, or regulation of relationships among charitable gaming entities and gaming vendors.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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