16-633-32 Me. Code R. § 1

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 633-32-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:

1.Committee "Committee" has the same meaning as set forth in 17 M.R.S. §1832(1).

2.Director "Director" has the same meaning as set forth in 17 M.R.S. §1831(2-A).

3.Electronic Video Machine "Electronic Video Machine" has the same meaning as set forth in 17 M.R.S. §1831(4).

4.Eligible Organization "Eligible Organization" has the same meaning as set forth in 17 M.R.S. § 1832(2).

5.Equipment. "Equipment" means any and all articles, implements, or apparatuses essential to the operation and conduct of a game of chance.

6.Gambling Control Unit "Gambling Control Unit" or "Unit" has the same meaning as set forth in 17 M.R.S. §1831(4-A)

7.Game Night "Game Night" is a once in a calendar year event authorized by 17 M.R.S. §1832(2-B) and conducted according to 17 M.R.S. §1835-B.

8.Game Promotion. "Game promotion" includes, but is not limited to, any game, contest, sweepstakes, advertising scheme or plan, device, or promotion:

A. That is conducted in connection with the promotion of products or services;

B. In which a person may enter to win or become eligible to receive a prize with or without payment of something of value; and

C. Where the determination of a winner is based upon chance.

For the purpose of section 5, "operator" means any person, firm, corporation or association, or agent or employee thereof, who promotes, operates or conducts a game promotion.

9.Lucky Seven or similar sealed ticket game. "Lucky Seven or similar sealed ticket game" means a game consisting of tickets or cards with preprinted symbols, numbers or other figures that are hidden by an opaque removable material. Each ticket or card represents a chance to win a specific single prize or specific single set of prizes. A winning ticket or card contains a predetermined winning configuration of symbols, numbers or other figures.

10.Distributor "Distributor" has the same meaning as set forth in 17 M.R.S. §1831(3)

11.Immediate family members "immediate family members" means spouse, parents and children.

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