2009 House Bill 4947

Revise carnival or vending machine game regulations

Introduced in the House

May 14, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Tom Pearce (R-73)

To revise the definition of “skill” (versus chance) in a state law that regulates carnival or vending machine games where winning requires the application of skill by a player, and winners get noncash prizes, toys, novelties, or coupons redeemable for these. The bill also would ban redeeming for coupons for cash, gift cards, lottery tickets, other game of chance plays, alcohol, guns, or cigarettes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform