Sec. 16.7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the following organizations that are qualified organizations may have electronic pull tab devices: (1) A bona fide fraternal organization. (2) A bona fide veterans organization. (b) An organization described in subsection (a) may operate electronic pull tab devices if the organization: (1) is recognized as a veteran's organization or a fraternal organization under IC 4-32.3-2-31 ; (2) has been continuously operating in Indiana for a minimum of five (5) years prior to the application for an electronic pull tab endorsement; and (3) holds or obtains a valid charitable gaming license under IC 4-32.3-4 . (c) An organization described in subsection (a) may only operate electronic pull tab devices at a single, fixed location that is: (1) the organization's: (A) primary meeting facility; (B) primary lodge hall; or (C) headquarters as identified in the organization's: (i) articles of incorporation or bylaws; and (ii) application to the commission for use of electronic pulltabs; and (2) owned, leased, or controlled solely by the organization. (d) The number of electronic pull tab devices permitted at any facility or location may not exceed the following: (1) In the case of a facility or location with an occupancy limit of not more than ninety-nine (99) individuals, not more than three (3) electronic pull tab devices. (2) In the case of a facility or location with an occupancy limit of at least one hundred (100) individuals, but not more than two hundred fifty (250) individuals, not more than five (5) electronic pull tab devices. (3) In the case of a facility or location with an occupancy limit of more than two hundred fifty (250) individuals, not more than seven (7) electronic pull tab devices. (e) An electronic pull tab device that is a: (1) tablet must conspicuously state on the exterior of the device or case containing the device: "If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT."; or (2) cabinet-style or scaled down tabletop version of a cabinet style device must conspicuously state on the front exterior of the device: "If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT.". (f) An organization operating electronic pull tabs under this section may not: (1) enter into a partnership, a joint venture, or an agreement with another entity to conduct electronic pull tab gaming outside of the single, fixed location as set forth in subsection (c); and (2) establish additional locations for the operation of electronic pull tabs, either directly or indirectly, including: (A) establishing a secondary facility for gaming; (B) partnering with another organization or entity to expand gaming operations beyond the allowed number of devices set forth in subsection (d); and (C) leasing, licensing, or subleasing gaming rights to a third party. (g) An organization operating electronic pull tabs under this section must also conduct paper pull tab games. (h) If an organization violates this section, the gaming commission may: (1) suspend or revoke the organization's charity gaming license; and (2) order that all gaming revenue earned as a result of a violation of this section shall be paid to the commission as a fine.
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