SF 3323

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 04/08/2025 09:23 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to lawful gambling; providing for fund loss requests by organizations;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.19, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 349.19, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Fund loss requests. new text end

new text begin (a) The board may not deny a fund loss request if: (1)
the fund loss is due to the theft of cash, inventory, or prizes; (2) the organization files a
timely report with local law enforcement authorities; and (3) the organization files a timely
fund loss request with the board under Minnesota Rules, part 7861.0320, subpart 9.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the board may deny a fund loss request if the
organization has filed two or more fund loss requests within the past 12 months and the
denial is based on criteria specified in rule.
new text end

new text begin (c) When a fund loss request is denied by the board, the board must provide the
organization with a written determination specifying the reasons for the denial and the
corrective action or other measures the organization should put in place to prevent future
loss.
new text end

new text begin (d) The board may not require reimbursement of the organization's gambling account
for the amount of the fund loss from a source of nongambling funds if the fund loss is due
to theft of cash, inventory, or prizes, even if the fund loss request has been denied by the
board.
new text end