Minnesota HF4994 allows townships to regulate lawful gambling, including prohibition, and impose taxes and fees.

Minnesota HF4994 amends state statutes to permit statutory or home rule cities, townships, and counties to adopt more stringent regulations on lawful gambling, including prohibition. These local governments can also impose a local gambling tax and investigation fees on gambling organizations. The bill specifies that contributions from gambling organizations to local governments for public safety or emergency services are not considered taxes or expenditures.

Minnesota HF4994 allows townships to regulate lawful gambling, including prohibition, and impose taxes and fees.

Minnesota HF4994 amends state statutes to permit statutory or home rule cities, townships, and counties to adopt more stringent regulations on lawful gambling, including prohibition. These local governments can also impose a local gambling tax and investigation fees on gambling organizations. The bill specifies that contributions from gambling organizations to local governments for public safety or emergency services are not considered taxes or expenditures.