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This bill modifies existing Maine law to allow nonprofit organizations to conduct beano games (a form of bingo) for children and youth under specific conditions. The bill permits bona fide nonprofit organizations (such as charitable, educational, religious, or veterans' groups) to host beano games without requiring a license or registration with the Gambling Control Unit when three key conditions are met: first, the games must be offered exclusively to a club, group, or organization where at least 90% of participants are under 18 years old; second, the games must be conducted exclusively on the premises of the organizing nonprofit; and third, no fee may be charged to participate in the beano game. Additionally, the bill amends existing age restrictions to explicitly allow individuals under 16 years of age to participate in these specific types of beano games. By creating this exemption, the bill aims to enable youth-focused organizations to host beano games as a recreational or fundraising activity without navigating complex gambling regulations.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=835&snum=132