Bill > HF2890

This bill addresses how Minnesota's gambling oversight board handles fund loss requests from organizations conducting lawful gambling activities. Specifically, the bill establishes that the board cannot deny a fund loss request if the loss is due to theft of cash, inventory, or prizes, and the organization has filed timely reports with local law enforcement and submitted a proper fund loss request. However, the board can deny such a request if the organization has filed two or more fund loss requests in the past 12 months. When denying a request, the board must provide a written explanation detailing the reasons for denial and recommend corrective actions to prevent future losses. Importantly, the bill stipulates that even if a fund loss request is denied, the organization will not be required to reimburse the gambling account from non-gambling funds if the loss resulted from theft. This legislation appears aimed at providing clearer guidelines and protections for organizations conducting lawful gambling while maintaining accountability for potential financial mismanagement.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2890&ssn=0&y=2025