Today's Law As Amended


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SB-1125 Gambling Control Act.(2009-2010)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 19843.5 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:

19843.5.
 Jackpot funds held by a gambling establishment, to which players have made contributions, following the deduction of any administrative fee approved by the bureau, shall be held for the benefit of the players. These jackpot funds are not the property of the gambling establishment, but are held solely for the benefit of the players.

SEC. 2.

 Section 19943.5 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:

19943.5.
 If a gambling establishment conducts play of a controlled game that has been approved by the department pursuant to Section 19826, and the controlled game is subsequently found to be unlawful, so long as the game was played in the manner approved, the approval by the department shall be an absolute defense to any criminal, administrative, or civil action that may be brought, provided that the game is played during the time for which it was approved by the department.