Bill > B26-0041

This bill amends the District of Columbia's regulations around games of skill machines, primarily focusing on licensing, placement, and oversight. It requires licensees such as manufacturers and on-premises retailers to obtain a specific game of skill machine endorsement from the Board to offer these machines. The bill restricts the placement of these machines in outdoor public or private spaces, with narrow exceptions that require the machines to be not visible from public streets, adequately secured, and accessible only from within an establishment. The legislation transfers oversight responsibilities from the "Office" to ABCA (Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration), mandates the creation of a centralized accounting system for tracking game of skill machines, and allows for remote activation and deactivation of these machines. Additionally, the bill requires the Chief Financial Officer to update existing rules regarding skill games to align with ABCA's new authority. The changes aim to provide more structured consumer protections and regulatory oversight for games of skill machines in the District of Columbia.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0041