Minnesota SF5192 allows townships to regulate lawful gambling and impose taxes and fees.

Minnesota SF5192 permits townships to regulate lawful gambling within their jurisdiction. It allows statutory or home rule cities, townships, or counties to impose an annual investigation fee on lawful gambling. The tax on lawful gambling cannot exceed three percent of gross receipts minus prizes. The bill also mandates that ten percent of net profits from lawful gambling be contributed to a fund for charitable contributions. Local governments can require organizations to spend a portion of their lawful gambling profits within the trade area.

Minnesota SF5192 allows townships to regulate lawful gambling and impose taxes and fees.

Minnesota SF5192 permits townships to regulate lawful gambling within their jurisdiction. It allows statutory or home rule cities, townships, or counties to impose an annual investigation fee on lawful gambling. The tax on lawful gambling cannot exceed three percent of gross receipts minus prizes. The bill also mandates that ten percent of net profits from lawful gambling be contributed to a fund for charitable contributions. Local governments can require organizations to spend a portion of their lawful gambling profits within the trade area.