Colorado House Bill HB1326 Introduced / Bill

                    Second Regular Session
Seventy-fourth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
INTRODUCED
 
 
LLS NO. 24-0579.01 Alison Killen x4350
HOUSE BILL 24-1326
House Committees Senate Committees
State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
A BILL FOR AN ACT
C
ONCERNING CONTINUATION UNDE R THE SUNSET LAW OF THE101
LICENSING OF CERTAIN GAMES OF CHANCE INCLUDING BINGO	,102
AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH , IMPLEMENTING THE103
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 2023 SUNSET REPORT OF THE104
DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES .105
Bill Summary
(Note:  This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
http://leg.colorado.gov/
.)
Sunset Process - House State, Civic, Military, and Veterans
Affairs Committee. The bill implements the recommendations of the
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Ricks and Brown, Epps
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Smallwood and Zenzinger,
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment.  Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. sunset review and report on the licensing of bingo and other games of
chance by:
! Retaining the secretary of state's constitutional authority
over the issuance of bingo-raffle licenses to qualified
charitable organizations, while transferring all remaining
licensing authority and all enforcement authority under the
"Bingo and Raffles Law" to the executive director of the
department of revenue (executive director), effective
January 1, 2025 (sections 2, 5, 7 through 17, 20 through
30, 34, 36, and 37); authorizing the executive director to
promulgate rules and assess fees in connection with the
executive director's duties (sections 5, 7 through 17, and
20 through 30); requiring the executive director to uphold
the secretary of state's decision to issue a bingo-raffle
license; requiring the secretary of state to uphold the
executive director's licensing and enforcement decisions
(section 5); and requiring the secretary of state and the
executive director to enter into memoranda of
understanding regarding their shared duties under the
"Bingo and Raffles Law" (section 5);
! Terminating the Colorado bingo-raffle advisory board
pursuant to the sunset law (sections 1, 4, 6, 18, 31 through
33, and 35);
! Modernizing the secretary of state's fining authority by
increasing the maximum fine to $250 per violation and
eliminating the provision for a fine in lieu of suspension or
revocation, for the period of time between the effective
date of the bill and the transfer of all enforcement authority
to the executive director, effective January 1, 2025 (section
4);
! Continuing the regulation of charitable gaming under the
"Bingo and Raffles Law" for 5 years, until 2029 (sections
33 through 36); and
! Making technical changes to the law (sections 2, 3, 8, 10,
12 through 16, 19, and 28).
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-602, repeal (6)2
as follows:3
24-21-602.  Definitions. As used in this part 6, unless the context4
otherwise requires:5
HB24-1326-2- (6)  "Board" means the Colorado bingo-raffle advisory board1
created in section 24-21-630.2
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-602, amend3
(3), (25), (27), and (38); repeal (28); and add (16.5) and (39.5) as4
follows:5
24-21-602.  Definitions - repeal. As used in this part 6, unless the6
context otherwise requires:7
(3)  "Bingo-raffle licensee" means any qualified organization to8
which a bingo-raffle license has been issued by the licensing authority9
SECRETARY OF STATE.10
(16.5)  "E
XECUTIVE DIRECTOR" MEANS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR11
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'S12
DESIGNEE.13
(25)  "License" means any license or certification issued by the14
licensing authority
 SECRETARY OF STATE OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR15
pursuant to this part 6, including, without limitation, the certification of16
a games manager pursuant to section 24-21-610.17
(27)  "Licensee" means the holder of any license or certification18
issued by the licensing authority SECRETARY OF STATE OR THE EXECUTIVE19
DIRECTOR pursuant to this part 6. "Licensee" includes the former holder20
of such license or certification for purposes of investigation of activities21
that took place during the period in which such license or certification22
was effective.23
(28)  "Licensing authority" means the secretary of state or his or24
her duly authorized deputy.25
(38)  "Raffle" means a game in which a participant buys a ticket26
for a chance at a prize with the winner determined by a random method27
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-3- as determined by rules of the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,1
or a pull tab ticket as described in subsection (36) of this section. The2
term "raffle" does not include any activity that is authorized or regulated3
by the state lottery division pursuant to article 40 of title 44 or the4
"Limited Gaming Act of 1991", article 30 of title 44.5
(39.5)  "S
ECRETARY OF STATE" MEANS THE SECRETARY OF STATE6
OR THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S DESIGNEE.7
SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-604, repeal (4)8
as follows:9
24-21-604.  Legislative declaration - consideration for tickets10
- conditions - rules. (4)  A bingo-raffle licensee may, directly or through
11
a third party, presell tickets to a charitable gaming event.12
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-605, amend13
(1)(a)(II) and (1)(b) as follows:14
24-21-605.  Licensing and enforcement authority - powers -15
rules - duties - license suspension or revocation proceedings -16
definitions. (1) The secretary of state is hereby designated as the17
"licensing authority" of this part 6. As licensing authority, the secretary18
of state's powers and duties are as follows:19
(a) (II)  In lieu of seeking a suspension or revocation of any license20
issued by the licensing authority, The licensing authority may impose a21
reasonable fine for any violation of this part 6 or any rule adopted22
pursuant to this part 6, not to exceed one hundred TWO HUNDRED FIFTY23
dollars per citation. The imposition of any such fine may be appealed to24
an administrative law judge.25
(b)  To supervise the administration and enforcement of this part26
6 and in consultation with the board, to adopt, amend, and repeal rules27
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-4- governing the holding, operating, and conducting of games of chance, the1
purchase of equipment, the establishment of a schedule of reasonable2
fines, not to exceed one hundred TWO HUNDRED FIFTY dollars per citation,3
for violation by licensees of this part 6 or of rules adopted pursuant to this4
part 6, to the end that games of chance shall be held, operated, and5
conducted only by licensees for the purposes and in conformity with the6
state constitution and the provisions of this part 6;7
SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal and reenact,8
with amendments, 24-21-605 as follows:9
24-21-605.  Licensing and enforcement authority - powers -10
rules - duties - license suspension or revocation proceedings -11
definitions. (1)  T
HE SECRETARY OF STATE IS DESIGNATED AS THE12
AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A BINGO -RAFFLE LICENSE TO A13
QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION PURS UANT TO THIS PART 	6 AND IN ACCORDANCE14
WITH SECTION 2 (2) OF ARTICLE XVIII OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION. THE15
SECRETARY OF STATE'S POWERS AND DUTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS :16
(a) (I)  T
O ISSUE OR RENEW AN EXISTING BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSE17
FOR A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION AND TO IMPOSE A REASONABLE FEE IN18
CONNECTION WITH A LICENSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PART 6. IF ANY19
BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSE APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR20
DISAPPROVED WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER THE SECRETARY OF STATE21
HAS RECEIVED ALL INFORMATION THAT CONSTITUTES A COMPLETE22
APPLICATION, THE LICENSE IS DEEMED APPROVED . THE SECRETARY OF23
STATE SHALL NOTIFY THE APPLICANT UPON RECEIPT OF ALL INFORMATION24
THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE DEEMS AN APPLICATION COMPLETE . THE25
SECRETARY OF STATE'S NOTIFICATION SHALL START THE FORTY-FIVE-DAY26
PERIOD IN WHICH THE SECRETARY OF STATE MUST APPROVE OR DENY THE27
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-5- APPLICATION. THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S FAILURE TO ACT UPON AN1
APPLICATION WITHIN FORTY -FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIPT SHALL NOT2
PRECLUDE THE SECRETARY OF STATE FROM LATER FILING A COMPLAINT3
CHALLENGING THE APPLICATION ON THE GROUND THAT IT IS IN CONFLICT4
WITH THE STATE CONSTITUTION OR THIS PART 6. ALL BINGO-RAFFLE5
LICENSES AND APPLICATIONS FOR SUCH LICENSES SHALL BE MADE6
AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE PUBLIC .7
(II)  A
N APPLICANT MAY REQUEST ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF THE8
SECRETARY OF STATE'S REFUSAL TO GRANT OR RENEW A BINGO -RAFFLE9
LICENSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (3) OF THIS SECTION. TO BE10
ENTITLED TO ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW , THE APPLICANT MUST REQUEST11
THE REVIEW IN WRITING WITHIN SIXTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE12
SECRETARY OF STATE'S REFUSAL.13
(III)  I
F A BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSEE FAILS WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS14
AFTER A WRITTEN REQUEST BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	, IN15
ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (2)(b) OF THIS SECTION, TO VOLUNTARILY16
PRODUCE RECORDS AT THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR , IF A17
BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSEE FAILS TO FILE A REPORT WITHIN THE TIME18
REQUIRED BY THIS PART 6, OR IF A REPORT IS NOT PROPERLY VERIFIED OR19
IS NOT FULLY, ACCURATELY, AND TRUTHFULLY COMPLETED , THE20
SECRETARY OF STATE MAY REFUSE TO RENEW THE BINGO -RAFFLE21
LICENSEE'S LICENSE UNTIL THE LICENSEE HAS CORRECTED THE FAILURE OR22
DEFICIENCY, AS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . IF THE23
SECRETARY OF STATE REFUSES TO RENEW A BINGO -RAFFLE LICENSE24
PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (1)(a)(III), THE LICENSEE SHALL NOT25
ENGAGE IN ACTIVITY AUTHORIZED BY THE LICENSE UNTIL THE LICENSE IS26
RENEWED.27
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-6- (b)  TO PROVIDE FORMS FOR AND SUPERVISE THE FILING OF ANY1
REPORTS MADE BY MAIL, COMPUTER, ELECTRONIC MAIL, OR ANY OTHER2
ELECTRONIC DEVICE BY ANY BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSEE. THE SECRETARY OF3
STATE MAY, BY RULE, REQUIRE CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS TO FILE REPORTS4
AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY . ALL ELECTRONICALLY FILED5
DOCUMENTS MUST BE STORED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN AN6
ELECTRONIC OR OTHER MEDIUM AND MUST BE RETRIEVABLE BY THE7
SECRETARY OF STATE IN AN UNDERSTANDABLE AND READABLE FORM .8
N
OTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW REQUIRING THE9
SIGNATURE OF, OR EXECUTION BY, A PERSON ON A DOCUMENT, NO SUCH10
SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED WHEN THE DOCUMENT IS SUBMITTED11
ELECTRONICALLY. CAUSING A DOCUMENT TO BE DELIVERED TO THE12
SECRETARY OF STATE BY AN APPLICANT OR A LICENSEE SHALL CONSTITUTE13
THE AFFIRMATION OR ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL CAUSING14
THE DELIVERY, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, THAT THE DOCUMENT IS THE15
INDIVIDUAL'S ACT AND DEED OR THE ACT AND DEED OF THE ORGANIZATION16
OR ENTITY ON WHOSE BEHALF THE DOCUMENT IS DELIVERED AND THAT17
THE FACTS STATED IN THE DOCUMENT ARE TRUE .18
(c)  T
O KEEP RECORDS OF ALL ACTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS19
RELATING TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE 'S LICENSING ACTIVITY;20
(d)  T
O PROMULGATE RULES AS THE SECRETARY OF STATE DEEMS21
NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BINGO -RAFFLE LICENSES IN22
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SUBSECTION (1) AND ARTICLE 4 OF THIS TITLE 24;23
(e)  T
O PREPARE AND TRANSMIT ANNUALLY , IN THE FORM AND24
MANNER PRESCRIBED BY THE HEADS OF THE PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENTS25
PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-1-136, A REPORT ACCOUNTING TO THE26
GOVERNOR FOR THE EFFICIENT DISCHARGE OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF27
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-7- THE SECRETARY OF STATE PURSUANT TO THIS PART 6; AND1
(f)  T
O ENTER INTO MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE2
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT THIS PART 6, INCLUDING AN3
AGREEMENT BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO UPHOLD THE4
ADMINISTRATIVE, LICENSING, AND ENFORCEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS5
AND DECISIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH6
THIS SECTION.7
(2)  C
OMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS8
DESIGNATED AS THE AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES TO9
LANDLORDS, MANUFACTURERS, MANUFACTURERS' AGENTS, SUPPLIERS,10
AND SUPPLIERS' AGENTS AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS PART 6 IN11
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2 (6) OF ARTICLE XVIII OF THE STATE12
CONSTITUTION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S POWERS AND DUTIES ARE AS13
FOLLOWS:14
(a)  T
O ENFORCE SECTION 2 OF ARTICLE XVIII OF THE STATE15
CONSTITUTION, THIS PART 6, AND THE RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS16
PART 6 BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE AS TO17
ALL LICENSEES, INCLUDING BINGO -RAFFLE LICENSEES, AND ALL18
CHARITABLE GAMING ACTIVITIES;19
(b) (I)  T
O ISSUE OR RENEW AN EXISTING LICENSE FOR A LANDLORD,20
MANUFACTURER, MANUFACTURER'S AGENT, SUPPLIER, OR SUPPLIER'S21
AGENT AND TO IMPOSE A REASONABLE FEE IN CONNECTION WITH A22
LICENSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PART 6, AND TO ENFORCE23
COMPLIANCE WITH BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS . IF24
A LANDLORD, MANUFACTURER, MANUFACTURER'S AGENT, SUPPLIER, OR25
SUPPLIER'S AGENT LICENSE APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR26
DISAPPROVED WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR27
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-8- HAS RECEIVED ALL INFORMATION THAT CONSTITUTES A COMPLETE1
APPLICATION, THE LICENSE IS DEEMED APPROVED . THE EXECUTIVE2
DIRECTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE APPLICANT UPON RECEIPT OF ALL3
INFORMATION THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DEEMS AN APPLICATION4
COMPLETE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S NOTIFICATION SHALL START THE5
FORTY-FIVE-DAY PERIOD IN WHICH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MUST6
APPROVE OR DENY THE APPLICATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S FAILURE7
TO ACT UPON AN APPLICATION WITHIN FORTY -FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIPT8
SHALL NOT PRECLUDE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM LATER FILING A9
COMPLAINT CHALLENGING THE APPLICATION ON THE GROUND THAT IT IS10
IN CONFLICT WITH THE STATE CONSTITUTION OR THIS PART 6. ALL11
LANDLORD, MANUFACTURER, MANUFACTURER'S AGENT, SUPPLIER, AND12
SUPPLIER'S AGENT LICENSES AND APPLICATIONS FOR SUCH LICENSES SHALL13
BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE PUBLIC .14
(II)  A
N APPLICANT MAY REQUEST ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF A15
REFUSAL BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO GRANT OR RENEW A LICENSE IN16
ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (3) OF THIS SECTION. TO BE ENTITLED TO17
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, THE APPLICATION MUST REQUEST THE REVIEW18
IN WRITING WITHIN SIXTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE EXECUTIVE19
DIRECTOR'S REFUSAL.20
(III)  I
F A BINGO-RAFFLE, LANDLORD, MANUFACTURER ,21
MANUFACTURER'S AGENT, SUPPLIER, OR SUPPLIER'S AGENT LICENSEE FAILS22
WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER A WRITTEN REQUEST BY THE EXECUTIVE23
DIRECTOR TO VOLUNTARILY PRODUCE RECORDS AT THE OFFICE OF THE24
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IF SUCH LICENSEE FAILS TO FILE A REPORT WITHIN25
THE TIME REQUIRED BY THIS PART 6, OR IF A REPORT IS NOT PROPERLY26
VERIFIED OR NOT FULLY, ACCURATELY, AND TRUTHFULLY COMPLETED ,27
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-9- THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY REFUSE TO RENEW THE LICENSEE 'S1
LICENSE, OR RECOMMEND THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHOULD REFUSE2
TO RENEW THE LICENSEE'S BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSE, UNTIL THE LICENSEE3
HAS CORRECTED THE FAILURE OR DEFICIENCY . IF THE EXECUTIVE4
DIRECTOR REFUSES TO RENEW A LICENSE OR RECOMMENDS THAT THE5
SECRETARY OF STATE REFUSE TO RENEW A BINGO -RAFFLE LICENSE6
PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (2)(b)(III), THE LICENSEE SHALL NOT7
ENGAGE IN ACTIVITY AUTHORIZED BY THE LICENSE UNTIL THE LICENSE IS8
RENEWED. THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL UPHOLD THE9
RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REFUSE TO RENEW10
THE LICENSE OF A BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSEE PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION11
(2)(b)(III) 
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTIONS (1)(a)(III) AND (1)(f) OF12
THIS SECTION.13
(c)  T
O LICENSE DEVICES FOR READING PULL TABS AS PROVIDED IN14
SECTION 24-21-619; EXCEPT THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL NOT15
IMPOSE OR COLLECT ANY FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH A LICENSE ;16
(d)  T
O PROVIDE FORMS FOR AND SUPERVISE THE FILING OF ANY17
REPORTS MADE BY MAIL, COMPUTER, ELECTRONIC MAIL, OR ANY OTHER18
ELECTRONIC DEVICE BY ANY LICENSEE INCLUDING A BINGO -RAFFLE19
LICENSEE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY , BY RULE, REQUIRE CERTAIN20
ORGANIZATIONS TO FILE REPORTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS21
ELECTRONICALLY. ALL ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS MUST BE22
STORED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN AN ELECTRONIC OR OTHER23
MEDIUM AND MUST BE RETRIEVABLE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN AN24
UNDERSTANDABLE AND READABLE FORM	. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER25
PROVISION OF LAW REQUIRING THE SIGNATURE OF , OR EXECUTION BY, A26
PERSON ON A DOCUMENT, NO SUCH SIGNATURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WHEN27
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-10- THE DOCUMENT IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY . CAUSING A DOCUMENT1
TO BE DELIVERED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY AN APPLICANT OR A2
LICENSEE CONSTITUTES THE AFFIRMATION OR ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE3
INDIVIDUAL CAUSING THE DELIVERY, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, THAT4
THE DOCUMENT IS THE INDIVIDUAL'S ACT AND DEED OR THE ACT AND DEED5
OF THE ORGANIZATION OR ENTITY ON WHOSE BEHALF THE DOCUMENT IS6
DELIVERED AND THAT THE FACTS STATED IN THE DOCUMENT ARE TRUE .7
(e) (I)  T
O INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE A VIOLATION OF THIS PART8
6
 AND TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE ANY LICENSE ISSUED BY THE EXECUTIVE9
DIRECTOR OR THE SECRETARY OF STATE AFTER AN ADMINISTRATIVE10
HEARING AND IN ACCOR DANCE WITH AN ORDER OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE11
LAW JUDGE. WHEN A LICENSE IS ORDERED TO BE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED ,12
THE LICENSEE SHALL SURRENDER THE LICENSE TO THE EXECUTIVE13
DIRECTOR ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION .14
N
O LICENSE IS VALID BEYOND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF A SUSPENSION OR15
REVOCATION, REGARDLESS OF SURRENDER . A LICENSE MAY BE16
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR A PERIOD17
NOT TO EXCEED TEN DAYS PENDING ANY INVESTIGATION , PROSECUTION,18
OR HEARING.19
(II)  T
HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY REQUIRE , AT THE OFFICE OF20
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE PRODUCTION OF ANY DOCUMENTS OR21
RECORDS THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DEEMS RELEVANT OR MATERIAL22
TO AN INVESTIGATION. IF A LICENSEE OR AN AFFILIATE OF A LICENSEE23
FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'S REQUEST FOR THE24
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS OR RECORDS , THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE25
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, UPON APPLICATION BY THE EXECUTIVE26
DIRECTOR, MAY ISSUE AN ORDER REQUIRING THE LICENSEE OR AFFILIATE27
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-11- TO APPEAR BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PRODUCE THE1
DOCUMENTS OR RECORDS OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE EVIDENCE IN2
CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTIGATION . FAILURE TO OBEY THE ORDER OF3
THE COURT MAY BE PUNISHED BY TH E COURT AS CONTEMPT OF COURT	.4
(f)  T
O KEEP RECORDS OF ALL ACTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS5
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'S LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT6
ACTIVITY;7
(g)  U
PON APPLICATION BY ANY LICENSEE , TO ISSUE A LETTER8
RULING GRANTING APPROVAL FOR ANY NEW CONCEPT , METHOD,9
TECHNOLOGY, PRACTICE, OR PROCEDURE THAT MAY BE APPLIED TO , OR10
USED IN THE CONDUCT OF , GAMES OF CHANCE AND THAT IS NOT IN11
CONFLICT WITH THE STATE CONSTITUTION OR THIS PART 6. APPLICATION12
FOR SUCH APPROVAL MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE13
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IF AN APPLICATION IS NOT ACTED UPON WITHIN14
FORTY-FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIPT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR , THE15
LICENSEE MAY IMPLEMENT THE CONCEPT , METHOD, TECHNOLOGY,16
PRACTICE, OR PROCEDURE SO LONG AS IT IS NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE17
STATE CONSTITUTION OR THIS PART 6; EXCEPT THAT, THE EXECUTIVE18
DIRECTOR'S FAILURE TO ACT UPON AN APPLICATION WITHIN FORTY -FIVE19
DAYS AFTER RECEIPT DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR20
FROM LATER FILING A COMPLAINT CHALLENGING THE CONCEPT , METHOD,21
TECHNOLOGY, PRACTICE, OR PROCEDURE ON THE GROUND THAT IT IS IN22
CONFLICT WITH THE STATE CONSTITUTION OR THIS PART 6. AN ADVERSE23
RULING ON THE APPLICATION MAY BE APPEALED TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE24
LAW JUDGE.25
(h)  T
O ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE OF REASONABLE FINES , NOT TO26
EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS PER CITATION , FOR VIOLATION BY27
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-12- A LICENSEE OF THIS PART 6 OR OF RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS PART1
6.
 THE IMPOSITION OF A FINE MAY BE APPEALED TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE2
LAW JUDGE.3
(i)  T
O PROMULGATE RULES AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DEEMS4
NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS5
PART 6 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SUBSECTION (2) AND ARTICLE 4 OF THIS6
TITLE 24;7
(j)  T
O PREPARE AND TRANSMIT ANNUALLY , IN THE FORM AND8
MANNER PRESCRIBED BY THE HEADS OF THE PRINCIPAL DEPARTMENTS9
PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-1-136, A REPORT ACCOUNTING TO THE10
GOVERNOR FOR THE EFFICIENT DISCHARGE OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF11
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PURSUANT TO THIS PART 6; AND12
(k)  T
O ENTER INTO MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE13
SECRETARY OF STATE TO IMPLEMENT THIS PART 6, INCLUDING AN14
AGREEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO UPHOLD THE BINGO -RAFFLE15
LICENSE DECISIONS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MADE IN ACCORDANCE16
WITH THIS SECTION.17
(3) (a)  T
HE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY REFUSE TO GRANT OR18
RENEW A BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSE, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY19
REFUSE TO GRANT OR RENEW ANY OTHER LICENSE ISSUED PURSUANT TO20
THIS PART 6 AND MAY REVOKE, SUSPEND, ANNUL, LIMIT, OR MODIFY ANY21
LICENSE, INCLUDING A BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH22
SECTION 24-4-104, THIS PART 6, AND THE RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT TO23
THIS PART 6.24
(b)  A
N ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING TO REVIEW THE DECISION OF THE25
SECRETARY OF STATE OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REFUSE TO GRANT26
OR RENEW A LICENSE, OR TO DETERMINE WHETHER A LICENSEE 'S LICENSE27
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-13- SHOULD BE REVOKED, SUSPENDED, ANNULLED, LIMITED, OR MODIFIED,1
SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE APPOINTED2
PURSUANT TO PART 10 OF ARTICLE 30 OF THIS TITLE 24 AND SHALL BE3
HELD IN THE MANNER AND PURSUANT TO THE RULES AND PROCEDURES4
DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 24-4-104, 24-4-105, AND 24-4-106. AN5
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE SHALL HOLD AND CONCLUDE A HEARING6
PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (3) WITH REASONABLE DISPATCH AND7
WITHOUT UNNECESSARY DELAY AND SHALL ISSUE A DECISION WITHIN TEN8
DAYS OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE HEARING .9
(4) (a)  U
PON A FINDING BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE OF A10
VIOLATION OF THIS PART 6, THE RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS PART11
6,
 OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW , SUCH AS WOULD WARRANT THE12
REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, ANNULMENT, LIMITATION, OR MODIFICATION13
OF A LICENSE, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES THAT MAY BE14
IMPOSED, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY DECLARE THE VIOLATOR15
INELIGIBLE TO ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES A LICENSE16
PURSUANT TO THIS PART 6 OR TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE PURSUANT TO THIS17
PART 6 FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE OF THE DECLARATION ,18
OR FOR A SHORTER PERIOD AS DESIGNATED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR19
PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (4). THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL20
DESIGNATE A SHORTER PERIOD OF LICENSE INELIGIBILITY ONLY IN THE21
ABSENCE OF AGGRAVATING FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIOLATION22
FOR WHICH THE REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, ANNULMENT, LIMITATION, OR23
MODIFICATION WAS IMPOSED . AGGRAVATING FACTORS INCLUDE24
WILLFULNESS, INTENT, A PREVIOUS INTENTIONAL VIOLATION OF THIS PART25
6,
 OR VIOLATIONS INVOLVING THEFT OR FRAUD . THE EXECUTIVE26
DIRECTOR'S DECLARATION OF LICENSE INELIGIBILITY MAY INCLUDE , IN27
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-14- ADDITION TO THE VIOLATOR , ANY OF THE VIOLATOR 'S SUBSIDIARY1
ORGANIZATIONS, ITS PARENT ORGANIZATION , OR AN ORGANIZATION2
OTHERWISE AFFILIATED WITH THE VIOLATOR WHEN , IN THE OPINION OF THE3
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE VIOLATION WARRANT4
SUCH INCLUSION.5
(b)  T
HE DECISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN ANY6
CONTROVERSY CONCERNING LICENSING , THE IMPOSITION OF A FINE, OR7
THE APPROVAL OF ANY PROPOSED NEW CONCEPT , METHOD, TECHNOLOGY,8
PRACTICE, OR PROCEDURE IS FINAL AND SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE9
COURT OF APPEALS PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-4-106 (11).10
(5)  U
PON AN ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL FINDING OF A11
VIOLATION OF THIS PART 6, THE RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS PART12
6,
 OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW , SUCH AS WOULD WARRANT THE13
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A LICENSE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IN14
ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED , MAY ISSUE15
AN ORDER EXCLUDING THE VIOLATOR OR ANY OWNER , OFFICER, DIRECTOR,16
OR GAMES MANAGER OF THE VIOLATOR FROM THE LICENSED PREMISES17
DURING THE CONDUCT OF GAMES OF CHANCE .18
SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-606, amend19
(2)(a) as follows:20
24-21-606.  Fees - department of state cash fund. (2) (a)  Fees21
authorized by this part 6 shall be established by the licensing authority in
22
consultation with the board, in amounts sufficient to ensure that the total23
revenue generated by the collection of such fees approximates the direct24
and indirect costs incurred by the licensing authority in carrying out its25
duties under this part 6. The amounts of all fees shall be reviewed26
annually. The licensing authority shall furnish to the board both an annual27
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expenditures made pursuant to this part 6, together with a list of all fees2
in effect.3
SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal and reenact,4
with amendments, 24-21-606 as follows:5
24-21-606.  Fees - department of state cash fund - department6
of revenue cash fund. (1)  F
EES AUTHORIZED BY THIS PART 6 SHALL BE7
ESTABLISHED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR8
IN AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT TO ENSURE THAT THE TOTAL REVENUE9
GENERATED BY THE COLLECTION OF SUCH FEES APPROXIMATES THE10
DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS INCURRED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND11
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RESPECTIVELY, IN CARRYING OUT THEIR DUTIES12
UNDER THIS PART 6.13
(2) (a)  A
LL FEES COLLECTED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE14
PURSUANT TO THIS PART 6 SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE STATE15
TREASURER, WHO SHALL CREDIT THEM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE16
CASH FUND CREATED IN SECTION 24-21-104 (3)(b). THE MONEY IN THE17
DEPARTMENT OF STATE CASH FUND IS SUBJECT TO ANNUAL APPROPRIATION18
BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE19
LICENSING ACTIVITIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AS SPECIFIED IN THIS20
PART 6.21
(b)  A
LL FEES COLLECTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PURSUANT22
TO THIS PART 6 SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER , WHO23
SHALL CREDIT THEM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CASH FUND , WHICH24
FUND IS CREATED IN THE STATE TREASURY . THE MONEY IN THE25
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CASH FUND IS SUBJECT TO ANNUAL26
APPROPRIATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF27
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS SPECIFIED IN THIS PART 6.2
(3)  A
LL FINES ASSESSED PURSUANT TO THIS PART 6 MUST BE PAID3
TO THE STATE TREASURER WHO SHALL CREDIT THEM TO THE GENERAL4
FUND.5
SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-21-607 as6
follows:7
24-21-607.  Bingo-raffle license - fee. (1)  A bona fide chartered
8
branch, lodge, or chapter of a national or state organization or any bona9
fide religious, charitable, labor, fraternal, educational, voluntary10
firefighters', or veterans' organization or any association, successor, or11
combination of association and successor of any of these organizations12
that operates without profit to its members, has been in existence13
continuously for a period of five years immediately prior to the making14
of application for a bingo-raffle license under this part 6, and has had15
during the entire five-year period dues-paying members engaged in16
carrying out the objects of the corporation or organization QUALIFIED17
ORGANIZATION OR ASSOCIATION , SUCCESSOR, OR COMBINATION OF18
ASSOCIATION AND SUCCESSOR OF A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION is eligible19
for a bingo-raffle license to be issued by the licensing authority20
SECRETARY OF STATE under this part 6. If a license is revoked, the21
bingo-raffle licensee and holder thereof is not eligible to apply for another22
license under subsection (2) of this section for no more than one year23
after the date of the revocation, 
OR FOR A SHORTER PERIOD AS24
DESIGNATED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PURSUANT TO SECTION25
24-21-605
 (4).26
(2)  The bingo-raffle licenses provided by this part 6 shall be27
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qualified under this part 6 upon payment of a fee established in2
accordance with section 24-21-606 (2) SECTION 24-21-606 (1). Licenses3
expire at the end of the calendar year in which they were issued by the4
licensing authority SECRETARY OF STATE and may be renewed by the5
licensing authority SECRETARY OF STATE upon the filing of an application6
for renewal thereof provided IN THE FORM PRESCRIBED by the licensing7
authority SECRETARY OF STATE and the payment of the fee established for8
the renewal 
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 24-21-606 (1). No license9
granted
 ISSUED OR RENEWED under this part 6 or any renewal thereof is10
transferable. The fees required to be paid for a new or renewal license11
shall be deposited in the department of state cash fund created in section12
24-21-104 (3)(b).13
SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-608, amend14
(8) as follows:15
24-21-608.  Landlord licensees - stipulations. (8)  Every landlord16
licensee shall file with the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR all17
leases, agreements, and other documents required in order for a18
bingo-raffle licensee to lease its commercial bingo facility.19
SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-609, amend20
(1) introductory portion, (1)(b), (1)(g), and (2)(b) as follows:21
24-21-609.  Application for bingo-raffle license. (1)  Each22
applicant for a bingo-raffle license to be issued under this section shall23
file with the licensing authority SECRETARY OF STATE a written24
application in the form prescribed by the licensing authority SECRETARY25
OF STATE, duly executed and verified, and in which shall MUST be stated:26
(b)  Sufficient facts relating to its incorporation and organization27
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whether or not it is a bona fide chartered branch, lodge, or chapter of a2
national or state organization or a bona fide religious, charitable, labor,3
fraternal, educational, voluntary firefighters', or veterans' organization4
that operates without profit to its members, has been in existence5
continuously for a period of five years immediately prior to the making6
of said application for such license, and has had during the entire7
five-year period dues-paying members engaged in carrying out the8
objectives of said applicant QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION;9
(g)  Such other information deemed advisable by the licensing10
authority SECRETARY OF STATE to ensure that the applicant falls within the11
restrictions set forth by the state constitution.12
(2) (b)  Each designated games manager must have been an active13
member of the applicant for at least the six months immediately preceding14
his or her designation and shall MUST be certified by the licensing15
authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR pursuant to section 24-21-610 before16
assuming games management duties.17
SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-610, amend18
(1) and (4) as follows:19
24-21-610.  Games managers - certification. (1)  The licensing20
authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall issue a games manager certification21
to any qualified applicant who has demonstrated sufficient knowledge of22
this part 6, as determined by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,23
and who has paid the fee established in accordance with section24
24-21-606 (2) SECTION 24-21-606 (1). A games manager certification25
shall be IS valid for a time period to be determined by the licensing26
authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR by rule, and may be denied, suspended,27
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licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR promulgated or issued pursuant2
to this part 6.3
(4)  Unless authorized by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE4
DIRECTOR in accordance with the rules of the licensing authority5
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, a person shall not be designated or serve as a6
games manager for more than three bingo-raffle licensees simultaneously.7
The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may promulgate rules8
establishing the circumstances under which a person may be designated9
and serve as games manager for more than three bingo-raffle licensees.10
SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-611, amend11
(1) introductory portion, (1)(b), (3), and (4) as follows:12
24-21-611.  Application for landlord license - fee. (1)  Each13
applicant for a landlord license shall file with the licensing authority14
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR a written application, duly executed and verified,15
in the form presented PRESCRIBED by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE16
DIRECTOR, which application shall MUST include, but not be limited to,17
the following information:18
(b)  The name and address of the landlord's resident agent if the19
commercial landlord does not reside in Colorado and the location in20
Colorado where its records will be available to the licensing authority21
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;22
(3)  Each application must include an affidavit signed by the23
applicant stating whether the landlord has been convicted of any felony,24
theft by deception, or gambling-related offense as defined in article 10 of25
title 18 within the previous ten years. If the landlord is a corporation,26
limited liability company, or partnership, the affidavit must make the27
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member and manager of the limited liability company, or each partner and2
associate of the partnership. A person that has been convicted of any3
felony, theft by deception, or gambling-related offense as defined in4
article 10 of title 18 within the previous ten years is ineligible for a5
license issued pursuant to this section. A person that has been convicted6
of any felony, theft by deception, or gambling-related offense as defined7
in article 10 of title 18 within more than the previous ten years shall8
disclose the information related to the conviction required by the9
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.10
(4)  A landlord license expires at the end of the calendar year in11
which it was issued. Each license issued shall MUST be conspicuously12
displayed at the premises for which the license has been issued. No13
landlord license is transferable. The annual fee for each landlord license14
shall MUST be established in accordance with section 24-21-606 (2)15
SECTION 24-21-606 (1).16
SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-612, amend17
(1)(d), (2), and (3) as follows:18
24-21-612.  Application for manufacturer license. (1)  Each19
application for a manufacturer license must include, but not be limited to,20
the following information:21
(d)  The name and address of the resident agent of the22
manufacturer if the applicant does not reside in Colorado and the location23
in Colorado where the records of the manufacturer will be available to the24
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;25
(2)  Each application for a manufacturer license must include a26
statement regarding whether the applicant; its owners; its officers or27
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associates if another business entity, has been convicted of any felony,2
theft by deception, or gambling-related offense as defined in article 10 of3
title 18. A person that has been convicted of any felony, theft by4
deception, or gambling-related offense as defined in article 10 of title 185
within the previous ten years is ineligible for a license issued pursuant to6
this section. A person that has been convicted of any felony, theft by7
deception, or gambling-related offense as defined in article 10 of title 188
within more than the previous ten years shall disclose the information9
related to the conviction required by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE10
DIRECTOR.11
(3)  Any bingo-raffle manufacturer, upon filing a true, complete,12
written, verified application in the form presented PRESCRIBED by the13
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, together with the fee for the14
license, is eligible for a manufacturer license. A manufacturer license15
shall MUST be renewed annually, on or before March 31 of each year in16
which such A licensee engages in or anticipates engaging in a licensed17
activity. A manufacturer license is nontransferable. The annual fee for18
each license shall MUST be established in accordance with section19
24-21-606 (2) SECTION 24-21-606 (1).20
SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-613, amend21
(1)(d), (2), and (3) as follows:22
24-21-613.  Application for supplier license. (1)  Each23
application for a supplier license must include, but not be limited to, the24
following information:25
(d)  The name and address of the resident agent of the supplier if26
the applicant does not reside in Colorado and the location in Colorado27
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authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;2
(2)  Each application for a supplier license must include a3
statement regarding whether the applicant; its owners; its officers or4
directors if a corporation; or its members, managers, partners, or5
associates if another business entity, has been convicted of any felony,6
theft by deception, or offense involving gambling as defined in article 107
of title 18. A person that has been convicted of any felony, theft by8
deception, or gambling-related offense as defined in article 10 of title 189
within the previous ten years is ineligible for a license issued pursuant to10
this section. A person that has been convicted of any felony, theft by11
deception, or gambling-related offense as defined in article 10 of title 1812
within more than the previous ten years shall disclose the information13
related to the conviction required by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE14
DIRECTOR.15
(3)  Any bingo-raffle supplier, upon filing a true, complete,16
written, verified application in the form presented PRESCRIBED by the17
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, together with the fee for the18
license, is eligible for a supplier license. A supplier license shall MUST be19
renewed annually, on or before March 31 of each year in which such THE20
licensee engages in or anticipates engaging in a licensed activity. A21
supplier license is nontransferable. The annual fee for each license shall22
MUST be established in accordance with section 24-21-606 (2) SECTION23
24-21-606
 (1).24
SECTION 15. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-614, amend25
(1)(c), (1)(e), (2), and (3) as follows:26
24-21-614.  Application for manufacturer's agent license or27
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license or supplier's agent license must include, but not be limited to, the2
following information:3
(c)  A statement by the applicant that he or she THAT THE4
APPLICANT has read, understands, and will comply with this part 6 as to5
manufacturer's and supplier's agents and the conditions of the agent's6
license;7
(e)  The location in Colorado where the agent's records of sales8
and distributions of bingo and raffle equipment and supplies will be9
available to the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.10
(2)  Each agent's application must include a statement regarding11
whether the applicant has been convicted of any felony, theft by12
deception, or offense involving gambling as defined in article 10 of title13
18. A person that has been convicted of any felony, theft by deception, or14
gambling-related offense as defined in article 10 of title 18 within the15
previous ten years is ineligible for a license issued pursuant to this16
section. A person that has been convicted of any felony, theft by17
deception, or gambling-related offense as defined in article 10 of title 1818
within more than the previous ten years shall disclose the information19
related to the conviction required by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE20
DIRECTOR.21
(3)  Any supplier's agent or manufacturer's agent, upon filing a22
complete, written, verified application in the form presented PRESCRIBED23
by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, together with the fee for24
the license, is eligible for a manufacturer's or supplier's agent license. A25
manufacturer's or supplier's agent license shall MUST be renewed26
annually, on or before March 31 of each year in which such THE licensee27
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manufacturer's agent license nor a supplier's agent license is transferable.2
The annual fee for each license shall MUST be established in accordance3
with section 24-21-606 (2) SECTION 24-21-606 (1).4
SECTION 16. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-21-6155
as follows:6
24-21-615.  Persons permitted to conduct games of chance -7
form of bingo-raffle licenses - display. (1)  A person, firm, or8
organization within this state shall not conduct a game of chance without9
a bingo-raffle license issued by the licensing authority SECRETARY OF10
STATE. Only an active member of the organization to which the11
bingo-raffle license is issued may hold, operate, or conduct games of12
chance under a license issued under this part 6, and a person shall not13
assist in the holding, operating, or conducting of any games of chance14
under a bingo-raffle license except an active member or a member of an15
organization or association that is an auxiliary to the licensee, a member16
of an organization or association of which the licensee is an auxiliary, or17
a member of an organization or association that is affiliated with the18
licensee by being, with it, auxiliary to another organization or association.19
A licensee shall MAY incur or pay only bona fide expenses in a reasonable20
amount for goods, wares, and merchandise furnished or services rendered21
that are reasonably necessary for the holding, operating, or conducting of22
a game of chance.23
(2)  Each bingo-raffle license must contain a statement of the name24
and address of the licensee and the place where bingo or lotto games or25
the drawing of the raffles is to be held. If the bingo-raffle licensee moves26
from the games or drawing location listed on its license, the bingo-raffle27
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writing prior to commencing bingo or 
LOTTO GAMES OR conducting a2
raffle drawing at the new location. The licensing authority
 EXECUTIVE3
DIRECTOR may issue a letter of authorization to move the location of the4
bingo or lotto games or the drawing of the raffles. The letter of5
authorization must remain with the original license and must be available6
for inspection at the place where games or drawings are to be held. A7
license issued for an exempt organization must include the place or places8
where drawings are to be held. Except as specified in subsection (4) of9
this section, each bingo-raffle license issued for the conduct of any games10
of chance must be conspicuously displayed at the place where the game11
is GAMES ARE to be conducted or the drawings held at all times during the12
conduct thereof. An exempt organization may comply with this section13
by providing written notice of a license to all employees of a participating14
private business or government agency holding a fund-raising drive that15
includes a drawing on behalf of the 
EXEMPT organization. The notice16
must state that the license is available for public inspection during17
reasonable business hours and must specify where the license is18
maintained for inspection.19
(3)  A licensee shall conspicuously display, at the place where a20
game 
OR DRAWING is being conducted, its license issued for the conduct21
of games of chance at all times during the conduct of the game and for at22
least thirty minutes after the last game has been concluded.23
(4)  Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a bingo-raffle24
licensee conducting a pull tab game for the benefit of its members and25
guests on premises that are owned by it, or leased by it for purposes other26
than the conduct of a bingo 
OR RAFFLE occasion, may display a copy of27
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STATE, on the premises during any time the licensee is also conducting a2
bingo or raffle occasion at a separate location.3
SECTION 17. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-616, amend4
(2) as follows:5
24-21-616.  Form of landlord license - display - fee. (2)  A6
landlord license shall be issued to qualified applicants by the licensing7
authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR upon payment of a fee and completion8
and approval of the landlord license application pursuant to section9
24-21-611. The license expires at the end of the calendar year in which10
it was issued by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and may be11
renewed upon the filing and approval of an application for renewal12
provided AS PRESCRIBED by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR13
and the payment of a fee. No landlord license is transferable. The fees FEE14
required to be paid for new and renewed licenses shall MUST be15
established 
BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in accordance with section
16
24-21-606 (2) SECTION 24-21-606 (1).17
SECTION 18. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-617, amend18
(1) as follows:19
24-21-617.  General conduct games of chance - premises -20
equipment - expenses - rules. (1)  A licensee shall not hold, operate, or21
conduct a game of bingo or lotto more often than as specified by the22
licensing authority by rule. after consultation with the board23
SECTION 19. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-617, add (16)24
as follows:25
24-21-617.  General conduct games of chance - premises -26
equipment - expenses - rules. (16)  A
 BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSEE MAY,27
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CHARITABLE GAMING EVENT .2
SECTION 20. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-617, amend3
(1), (5), (7)(a), (9), (13), (14), and (15) as follows:4
24-21-617.  General conduct games of chance - premises -5
equipment - expenses - rules. (1)  A licensee shall not hold, operate, or6
conduct a game of bingo or lotto more often than as specified by the7
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR by rule. after consultation with8
the board9
(5)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall establish10
by rule the method of play and amount of prizes that may be awarded;11
except that the maximum prize that may be awarded must be at least five12
hundred dollars.13
(7) (a)  The officers of a bingo-raffle licensee shall designate one14
or more bona fide, active members of the licensee as its games managers15
to be in charge of and primarily responsible for the conduct of the games16
of bingo or lotto on each occasion. The games managers shall supervise17
all activities on the occasion for which they are in charge and are18
responsible for making all required reports. The games managers,19
governing board of the licensee, and the individual acting in the role of20
a treasurer on behalf of the licensee must be familiar with all applicable21
provisions of state law, the rules of the licensing authority EXECUTIVE22
DIRECTOR, and the license. The governing board of the licensee is23
ultimately responsible for the maintenance of books and records and the24
filing of the reports pursuant to this section. At least one games manager25
shall be present on the premises continuously during the games and for26
a period sufficient to ensure that all books and records for the occasion27
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(9)  The premises where any game of chance is being held,2
operated, or conducted, or is intended to be held, operated, or conducted,3
or where it is intended that any equipment be used, must be kept open to4
inspection at all times by the licensing authority, its agents EXECUTIVE5
DIRECTOR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AGENTS and employees, and peace6
officers of any political subdivision of the state.7
(13)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall establish,8
by rule, safeguards to protect the bingo-raffle licensee's players against9
defaults in charitable gaming debts owed or to become payable by the10
bingo-raffle licensee.11
(14)  The net proceeds derived from the holding of games of12
chance must be devoted, within one year, to the lawful purposes of the13
organization permitted to conduct the game of chance. Any organization14
desiring to hold the net proceeds of games of chance for a period longer15
than one year must apply to the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR16
for special permission and, upon good cause shown, the licensing17
authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may grant the request.18
(15)  The licensing authority SECRETARY OF STATE OR THE19
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may require a licensee that does not report, during20
any one-year licensing period, positive net proceeds to show cause before21
the licensing authority SECRETARY OF STATE OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR22
why its right to conduct games of chance should not be suspended or23
revoked. The licensing authority SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE24
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may establish by rule the conditions for suspending,25
revoking, or refusing to renew a license to conduct charitable gaming for26
failure to report positive net proceeds. T
HE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL27
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OR REFUSE TO RENEW A LICENSE TO CONDUCT CHARITABLE GAMING2
PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (15) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION3
24-21-605
 (1)(f).4
SECTION 21. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-618, amend5
(3)(d), (5)(a), (5)(d), (5)(e), (6)(a), (7)(c), (8)(a) introductory portion,6
(8)(b), (8)(c), (8)(d), (9)(b), and (10) as follows:7
24-21-618.  Conduct of bingo games. (3) (d)  An operator shall8
not reserve or allow to be reserved any bingo cards for use by players9
except braille cards or other cards for use by legally blind players. A10
person who is legally blind may use his or her
 personal braille cards when11
a licensed organization does not provide such cards. A licensed12
organization may inspect and reject any personal braille card. A person13
who is legally blind or an individual with a disability may use a braille14
card or hard card in place of a purchased disposable paper bingo card.15
(5) (a)  Notwithstanding the limitations stated in section 24-21-61716
(5), during a bingo occasion a bingo-raffle licensee may also start a single17
game of progressive bingo, in an amount established by rule by the18
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, in which the game is won when19
a previously designated arrangement of numbers or spaces on the card or20
sheet is covered within a previously designated number of objects or balls21
drawn. If the game is not won within the drawing of the previously22
designated number of objects or balls, the game must be replayed either23
during each subsequent occasion the licensee conducts at the same24
location or during each subsequent occasion that falls on the same day of25
the week at the same location, using the previously designated26
arrangement of numbers or spaces.27
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rule the maximum jackpot that may be awarded in a progressive bingo2
game; except that the maximum jackpot must be at least fifteen thousand3
dollars.4
(e)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may establish by5
rule the maximum number of progressive bingo games, not less than one,6
that may be conducted during an occasion. In order to ensure that all7
prizes offered are timely awarded, the licensing authority EXECUTIVE8
DIRECTOR may limit by rule the number of occasions in which a9
progressive bingo game may be conducted before a prize must be10
awarded; except that the maximum number of occasions must be at least11
thirty.12
(6) (a)  Equipment, prizes, and supplies for games of bingo must13
not be purchased or sold at prices in excess of the usual price thereof. A14
licensee shall not sell or offer for sale any game of chance, or supplies for15
a game of chance, that is not authorized by this part 6 or by rules adopted16
by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR pursuant to this part 6.17
(7) (c)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may establish18
by rule the maximum number of bingo cards that a bingo player who19
plays using the aid of an electronic device is permitted to use with the aid20
of such a device per game; except that the maximum number must be at21
least one hundred.22
(8) (a)  With the application for a letter ruling pursuant to section23
24-21-605 (1)(d) SECTION 24-21-605 (2)(g) for the approval of a new type24
of electronic device used in the aid of bingo, the manufacturer of the25
device must provide the following to the licensing authority EXECUTIVE26
DIRECTOR:27
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prototype electronic device used in the aid of bingo, the prototype bingo2
aid computer system, and the user's manual submitted pursuant to3
subsection (8)(a)(I) of this section no later than forty-five days after4
receiving the items.5
(c)  When a complaint regarding an electronic device used in the6
aid of bingo that is in use in the state of Colorado has been filed with the7
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, the manufacturer of the device8
shall provide to the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR a sample of9
the device and bingo aid computer system to assist the investigation by10
the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The licensing authority11
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall return the electronic device and bingo aid12
computer system no later than forty-five days after receiving them unless13
they are needed longer to complete the investigation.14
(d)  Any electronic device used in the aid of bingo, bingo aid15
computer system, or user's manual for such a device that is in the custody16
of the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR pursuant to this section17
is not a public record.18
(9)  A bingo aid computer system used by a bingo-raffle licensee19
for bingo sessions must meet the following standards:20
(b)  The system must be able to compute and total all transactions21
processed by the system during a bingo-raffle session and to print all22
information required by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, in23
the form prescribed by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.24
(10)  If an electronic device used as an aid in the game of bingo25
complies with subsections (8)(a)(II)(A) to (8)(a)(II)(D) of this section,26
and if the bingo aid computer system for the electronic device27
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section, the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall approve the2
electronic device and computer system for use by a letter ruling pursuant3
to section 24-21-605 (1)(d) SECTION 24-21-605 (2)(g).4
SECTION 22. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-619, amend5
(4)(a), (6)(a), (6)(b), (6)(c), (6)(d), (6)(e), and (6)(f) introductory portion6
as follows:7
24-21-619.  Conduct of pull tabs - license revocation - rules -8
definitions. (4) (a)  A bingo-raffle licensee may offer a progressive pull9
tab game in which a prize may be carried over and increased from one10
deal to another until a prize is awarded. The game may include a11
subsequent pull tab deal bearing a different serial number from that12
offered in a previous deal. A licensee shall not offer or give a prize13
greater, in amount or value, than five thousand dollars in any progressive14
pull tab game. The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may limit by15
rule the types of progressive pull tab games allowed to be sold by supplier16
licensees.17
(6) (a)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall test,18
inspect, and license every mechanical, electronic, or electromechanical19
device that reveals the winning or nonwinning status of a pull tab ticket20
before the device is used in charitable gaming. The licensing authority21
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall employ an independent contractor to conduct22
the tests and inspections, the cost of which shall MUST be borne by the23
manufacturer or supplier seeking approval of the device. The licensing24
authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall not issue a license for a device until25
the device is secured in a manner prescribed by the licensing authority26
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and the contractor receives payment in full for the27
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(b)  Every person shipping or importing into Colorado a device2
subject to subsection (6)(a) of this section shall provide the licensing3
authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with a copy of the shipping invoice at the4
time of shipment. The invoice must contain, at a minimum, the5
destination of the shipment and the serial number and description of each6
device being transported.7
(c)  Every person receiving a device subject to subsection (6)(a) of8
this section shall, upon receipt of the device, provide the licensing9
authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with the serial number and description of10
each device received and information describing the location of each11
device. The requirements of this subsection (6)(c) apply regardless of12
whether the device is received from a licensed supplier or from any other13
source.14
(d)  A device licensed pursuant to this subsection (6) is licensed15
for and may only be used in one specific licensed location identified by16
the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Any movement of the17
device from the licensed location for use at another licensed location shall18
MUST be reported to and must be approved by the licensing authority19
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in advance.20
(e)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may adopt rules21
and prescribe all necessary forms in furtherance of this subsection (6).22
(f)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this part 6, the23
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall not license:24
SECTION 23. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-620, amend25
(1), (2)(d), (2)(e), and (2)(f) as follows:26
24-21-620.  Conduct of raffles - rules. (1)  The licensing27
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to use raffle tickets in any particular form or displaying any particular2
information that would cause undue expense to the exempt organization3
and therefore interfere with the charitable fund-raising drive of the4
organization.5
(2) (d)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may establish6
by rule the maximum jackpot that a bingo-raffle licensee may award for7
a progressive raffle; except that, notwithstanding section 24-21-617 (5),8
the maximum jackpot must be at least fifteen thousand dollars. The9
maximum jackpot does not include the aggregate amount of consolation10
prizes awarded.11
(e)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may establish by12
rule the maximum number of progressive raffles that a bingo-raffle13
licensee may conduct simultaneously. To ensure that all prizes offered are14
timely awarded, the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may limit15
by rule the number of drawings that a bingo-raffle licensee may conduct16
before a jackpot must be awarded; except that the maximum number of17
drawings must be at least thirty.18
(f) (I)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may establish19
by rule the permitted methods of conducting a progressive raffle.20
(II)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR may not prohibit21
those methods of conducting a progressive raffle in which the participant22
whose ticket number is drawn wins both a prize for the winning ticket23
number and a chance to win the jackpot.24
SECTION 24. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-621, amend25
(1), (2), and (4) as follows:26
24-21-621.  Persons permitted to manufacture and distribute27
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other than a manufacturer licensee or licensed agent shall not act as a2
bingo-raffle manufacturer within Colorado. The manufacture of3
electronic devices used as aids in the game of bingo, and the printing of4
raffle tickets other than pull tabs, as designed and requested by a licensee,5
does not constitute the manufacture of games of chance equipment;6
except that such electronic devices are subject to the reporting7
requirements of subsections (4) and (5) of this section, and the fees8
established by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in accordance9
with section 24-21-606 (2) SECTION 24-21-606 (1) and subsection (4) of10
this section.11
(2)  An individual shall not act for or represent a landlord,12
manufacturer, or supplier licensee with respect to an activity covered by13
such A license unless such THE individual is the licensee's owner, officer,14
director, partner, member, or ten percent or more shareholder of record15
with the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, or is the manufacturer's16
or supplier's licensed agent. A manufacturer or supplier licensee shall not17
allow any person not authorized by this subsection (2) to represent it or18
serve as its agent with regard to any Colorado transaction.19
(4)  Every manufacturer and supplier licensee shall file, upon20
forms prescribed by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,21
quarterly reports on its licensed activities within Colorado. The reports22
must be accompanied by quarterly fees established by the licensing23
authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in accordance with section 24-21-606 (2)24
SECTION 24-21-606 (1) and deposited in the department of state REVENUE25
cash fund created in section 24-21-104 (3)(b) SECTION 24-21-606 (2)(b).26
The reports shall MUST be filed with the licensing authority EXECUTIVE27
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each year licensed, and each report must cover the preceding calendar2
quarter. Reports must enumerate by quantity, purchaser or lessee, and3
price the pull tabs, bingo cards or sheets, electronic devices used as aids4
in the game of bingo, and other games of chance equipment5
manufactured, conveyed, or distributed within Colorado or for use or6
distribution in Colorado and must include the licensee's total sales,7
including amounts realized from leases, of equipment and electronic8
devices used as aids in the game of bingo and the names and addresses of9
all Colorado suppliers or agents of the licensee and shall MUST be signed10
and verified by the owner or the chief executive officer of the licensee.11
These quarterly reports are not public records as defined in section12
24-72-202.13
SECTION 25. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-622, amend14
(1), (5) introductory portion, (5)(b), (6)(a)(II)(B), (6)(a)(II)(D),15
(6)(a)(II)(E), (6)(b), and (7) as follows:16
24-21-622.  Bingo-raffle licensee's statement of receipts -17
expenses - fee - definitions. (1) (a)  On or before April 30, July 31,18
October 31, and January 31 of each year, every bingo-raffle licensee shall19
file with the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, upon forms20
prescribed by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, a duly21
verified statement covering the preceding calendar quarter showing the22
amount of the gross receipts derived during said periods from games of23
chance, the expenses incurred or paid, and a brief description of the24
classification of such expenses, the net proceeds derived from games of25
chance, and the uses to which such net proceeds have been or are to be26
applied. Each licensee shall maintain and keep such books and records as27
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(b)  Exempt organizations are not subject to the requirements of2
this subsection (1), except to the extent that they shall file with the3
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR statements showing the amount4
of the gross proceeds from their fund-raising drives and identifying all5
organizations receiving portions of such proceeds and the amounts6
received by each such organization.7
(5)  No item of expense shall MAY be incurred or paid in8
connection with holding, operating, or conducting a game of chance9
pursuant to a bingo-raffle license except bona fide expenses of a10
reasonable amount. Such expenses include those incurred in connection11
with all games of chance, for the following purposes:12
(b)  Legal fees related to any action brought by the licensing13
authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR against the bingo-raffle licensee in14
connection with games of chance;15
(6) (a)  For the purposes enumerated in subsection (5) of this16
section, the following terms have the following meanings:17
(II)  "Services rendered" means:18
(B)  Compensation to bookkeepers or accountants for services in19
preparing financial reports for a reasonable amount as determined by the20
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR by rule. A landlord,21
manufacturer, or supplier licensee, or employee of a landlord,22
manufacturer, or supplier licensee, shall not act as a bookkeeper or23
accountant for a bingo-raffle licensee, nor shall a landlord, manufacturer,24
or supplier licensee offer or provide accounting or bookkeeping services25
in connection with the preparation of financial reports on bingo-raffle26
activities, except for the transfer or encoding of data necessitated by the27
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bingo-raffle licensee by a landlord, manufacturer, or supplier licensee. A2
landlord licensee that is also a bingo-raffle licensee may act as a3
bookkeeper or accountant on such licensee's own behalf.4
(D)  A reasonable amount for janitorial service as determined by5
the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in rules for each occasion;6
and7
(E)  A reasonable amount for security expense based on8
established need as determined by the licensing authority EXECUTIVE9
DIRECTOR in rules for each occasion.10
(b)  There shall be paid to the licensing authority EXECUTIVE11
DIRECTOR an administrative fee, established in accordance with section12
24-21-606 (2) SECTION 24-21-606 (1), upon the gross receipts of any13
game of chance held, operated, or conducted under this part 6; except that14
an exempt organization shall not be charged more than twenty dollars per15
year. All administrative fees collected by the licensing authority16
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR under this part 6 shall MUST be deposited in the17
department of state REVENUE cash fund created in section 24-21-10418
(3)(b) SECTION 24-21-606 (2)(b).19
(7)  Each licensee, at the time each financial report is submitted to20
the licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, shall pay to the order of the21
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR the amount of administration22
expense provided in subsection (6) of this section.23
SECTION 26. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-21-62324
as follows:25
24-21-623.  Examination of books and records - rules. The26
licensing authority and its EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE EXECUTIVE27
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books and records of any licensee to which any license is issued pursuant2
to this part 6 insofar as they may relate to any transactions connected with3
activities under the license. The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR4
may require by rule that licensees that have failed to keep proper books5
and records, or to maintain their books and records in accordance with6
generally accepted accounting principles, adopt certain internal financial7
controls and attend training to ensure the integrity of the reporting of8
games of chance activities pursuant to this part 6.9
SECTION 27. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-21-62610
as follows:11
24-21-626.  Unfair trade practices. (1)  The provisions of the12
"Unfair Practices Act", article 2 of title 6, and the "Colorado State13
Antitrust Act of 2023", article 4 of title 6, are specifically applicable to14
charitable gaming activities conducted by any licensee. Within thirty days15
after receiving a complaint alleging a violation of either of the acts, the16
licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall transmit the complaint to17
the attorney general.18
(2)  The licensing authority EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall revoke the19
license of a licensee that violates any provision of article 2 of title 6 or20
article 4 of title 6 for a period of one year after the date of the finding of21
the violation. Upon the expiration of such period, the licensee may apply22
for the issuance of a new license.23
SECTION 28. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-627, amend24
(2) as follows:25
24-21-627.  Common members - bingo-raffle licensees -26
definition. (2)  Proceeds from a bingo or raffle game that are transferred27
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be used to pay the salary, remuneration, or expenses of any officer,2
director, member, manager, partner, games manager, or employee of such3
affiliate. The donee entity or organization shall deposit all such4
transferred proceeds in a segregated account that contains only such5
donations, and the transferred proceeds shall not be commingled with6
other funds of the donee entity or organization. The licensing authority7
and its EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'S agents may8
examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any donee9
entity or organization insofar as they may relate to account or to any10
transactions connected with bingo or raffle proceeds.11
SECTION 29. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-21-62812
as follows:13
24-21-628.  Enforcement. I
N ADDITION TO THE ENFORCEMENT14
DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 24-21-60515
(2), it is the duty of all sheriffs and police officers to enforce this part 6,16
to receive complaints, to initiate investigations, and to arrest and17
complain against any person violating this part 6. It is the duty of the18
district attorney of the respective districts of this state to prosecute all19
violations of this part 6 in the manner and form as is now provided by law20
for the prosecutions of crimes and misdemeanors, and it is a violation of21
this part 6 for any such person knowingly to fail to perform his or her
 THE22
PERSON'S duty under this section.23
SECTION 30. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-21-62924
as follows:25
24-21-629.  Penalties for violation. I
N ADDITION TO ANY26
PENALTIES IMPOSED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH27
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of the licensee and every other person or corporation who willfully2
violates or who procures, aids, or abets in the willful violation of this part3
6 commits a petty offense and shall be punished as provided in section4
18-1.3-503; except that, if the underlying factual basis of the violation5
constitutes a crime as defined by any other provision of law, then the6
person may be charged, prosecuted, and punished in accordance with7
such other provision of law.8
SECTION 31. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 24-21-6309
as follows:10
24-21-630. Colorado bingo-raffle advisory board - creation.11
(1)  There is hereby created, within the department of state, the Colorado12
bingo-raffle advisory board.13
(2)  The board consists of nine members, all of whom must be14
citizens of the United States who have been residents of the state for at15
least the past five years. A member must not have been convicted of a16
felony or gambling-related offense, notwithstanding section 24-5-101. No17
more than five of the nine members may be members of the same political18
party. At the first meeting of each fiscal year, a majority of the members19
must choose a chair and vice-chair of the board from the membership.20
Membership and operation of the board must additionally meet the21
following requirements:22
(a) (I)  Three members of the board must be bona fide members of23
a bingo-raffle licensee that is classified as a religious organization, a24
charitable organization, a labor organization, an educational organization,25
or a voluntary firefighter's organization; except that no more than one26
member shall be appointed from any one such classification;27
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bingo-raffle licensee that is a veterans' organization;2
(III)  One member of the board must be a bona fide member of a3
bingo-raffle licensee that is a fraternal organization;4
(IV)  One member of the board must be a supplier licensee;5
(V)  Two members of the board must be landlord licensees; and6
(VI)  One member of the board must be a registered elector of the7
state who is not employed by or an officer or director of a licensee, does8
not have a financial interest in any license, and does not have an active9
part in the conduct or management of games of chance by any10
bingo-raffle licensee.11
(b) (I)  Of the five members of the board who are categorized as12
bona fide members of a bingo-raffle licensee, two shall be appointed by13
the president of the senate, two shall be appointed by the speaker of the14
house of representatives, and one shall be appointed jointly by the15
president and the speaker.16
(II)  Of the two members of the board who are categorized as17
landlord licensees, one shall be appointed by the president of the senate18
and one shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.19
(III)  The president of the senate shall appoint the member of the20
board who is a supplier licensee. The speaker of the house shall appoint21
the member of the board who is a registered elector.22
(c)  All appointments are for terms of four years. No member of23
the board is eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms.24
(d)  Any vacancy on the board shall be filled for the unexpired25
term in the same manner as the original appointment. The member26
appointed to fill such vacancy shall be from the same category described27
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(e)  A member of the board having a direct personal or private2
interest in any matter before the board shall disclose such fact on the3
board's record. A member may disqualify himself or herself for any cause4
deemed by him or her to be sufficient.5
(f)  The appointing officer shall terminate the term of any member6
of the board who misses more than two consecutive regular board7
meetings without good cause, or who no longer meets the requirements8
for membership imposed by this section. The member's successor shall be9
appointed in the manner provided for appointments under this section.10
(g)  Board members are entitled to receive as compensation for11
their services fifty dollars for each day spent in the conduct of board12
business, not to exceed five hundred dollars per member per year, and are13
entitled to be reimbursed for necessary travel and other reasonable14
expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.15
(h)  Prior to commencing his or her term of service, each person16
nominated to serve on the board shall file with the secretary of state a17
financial disclosure statement in the form required and prescribed by the18
licensing authority and as commonly used for other Colorado boards and19
commissions. Such statement shall be renewed as of each January 120
during the member's term of office.21
(i)  The board shall hold at least two meetings each year and such22
additional meetings as the members may deem necessary. In addition,23
special meetings may be called by the chair, any three board members, or24
the licensing authority if written notification of the meeting is delivered25
to each member at least seventy-two hours before the meeting.26
Notwithstanding section 24-6-402, in emergency situations in which a27
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board meet without delay, the requirements of public notice and of2
seventy-two hours' actual advance written notice to members may be3
dispensed with, and board members as well as the public shall receive4
such notice as is reasonable under the circumstances.5
(j)  A majority of the board constitutes a quorum, and the6
concurrence of a majority of the members present is required for any final7
determination by the board.8
(k)  The board shall keep a complete and accurate record of all its9
meetings.10
SECTION 32. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 24-21-63111
as follows:12
24-21-631.  Board - duties. (1)  In addition to any other duties set13
forth in this part 6, the board shall:14
(a)  Conduct a continuous study of charitable gaming throughout15
the state for the purpose of ascertaining any defects in this part 6 or in the16
rules promulgated pursuant to this part 6; and17
(b)  Formulate and recommend changes to this part 6 to the general18
assembly.19
(2)  The board shall offer advice to the licensing authority upon20
subjects that include, but are not limited to, the following:21
(a)  The types of charitable gaming activities to be conducted, the22
rules for those activities, and the number of occasions per year upon23
which a licensee may hold, operate, or conduct a game of bingo or lotto;24
(b)  The requirements, qualifications, and grounds for the issuance25
of all types of permanent and temporary licenses required for the conduct26
of charitable gaming;27
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revocation, suspension, and summary suspension of all licenses required2
for the conduct of charitable gaming;3
(d)  Activities that constitute fraud, cheating, or illegal activities;4
(e)  The granting of licenses with special conditions or for limited5
periods, or both;6
(f)  The establishment of a schedule of reasonable fines to be7
assessed in lieu of license revocation or suspension for violations of this8
part 6 or any rule adopted pursuant to this part 6;9
(g)  The amount of fees for licenses issued by the licensing10
authority and for the performance of administrative services pursuant to11
this part 6;12
(h)  The establishment of criteria under which a person may serve13
as a games manager;14
(i)  The content and conduct of classes or training seminars to15
benefit bingo-raffle charitable licensees, officers, and volunteers to better16
account for funds collected from games of chance;17
(j)  Standardized rules, procedures, and policies to clarify and18
simplify the auditing of licensees' records;19
(k)  The types of charitable gaming activities to be conducted in20
the future, based upon a continuing review of the available state of the art21
of equipment in Colorado and elsewhere, and the policies and procedures22
approved and implemented by other states for the conduct of their23
charitable gaming activities; and24
(l)  The conditions for a licensee's plan for disposal of any25
equipment and the distribution of any remaining net proceeds upon26
termination of a bingo-raffle license for the licensee's failure to timely or27
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SECTION 33. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-21-6322
as follows:3
24-21-632.  Repeal of part - review of functions. This part 6 is4
repealed, effective September 1, 2024 SEPTEMBER 1, 2029. Before the5
repeal, the licensing functions of the licensing authority and the functions6
of the Colorado bingo-raffle advisory board in the department of state are7
scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104.8
SECTION 34. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-21-6329
as follows:10
24-21-632.  Repeal of part - review of functions. This part 6 is11
repealed, effective September 1, 2024 SEPTEMBER 1, 2029. Before the12
repeal, the licensing functions of the licensing authority and the functions13
of the Colorado bingo-raffle advisory board in the department of state14
SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR are scheduled for15
review in accordance with section 24-34-104.16
SECTION 35. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, repeal17
(25)(a)(XV) and (25)(a)(XVI); and add (30)(a)(IX) as follows:18
24-34-104.  General assembly review of regulatory agencies19
and functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative20
declaration - repeal. (25) (a)  The following agencies, functions, or both,21
are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2024:22
(XV)  The licensing of bingo and other games of chance through23
the secretary of state in accordance with part 6 of article 21 of this title24
24;25
(XVI)  The Colorado bingo-raffle advisory board created in26
section 24-21-630;27
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for repeal on September 1, 2029:2
(IX)  T
HE LICENSING OF BINGO AND OTHER GAMES OF CHANCE3
THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 6 OF4
ARTICLE 21 OF THIS TITLE 24.5
SECTION 36. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, amend6
as added in section 35 of this House Bill 24-___, (30)(a)(IX) as follows:7
24-34-104.  General assembly review of regulatory agencies8
and functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative9
declaration - repeal. (30) (a)  The following agencies, functions, or both,10
are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2029:11
(IX)  The licensing of bingo and other games of chance through
12
BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSEES BY the secretary of state in accordance with13
AND THE LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE14
DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR BINGO AND OTHER15
GAMES OF CHANCE AS SPECIFIED IN part 6 of article 21 of this title 24.16
SECTION 37. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-35-103, add (5)17
as follows:18
24-35-103.  Powers of executive director - deputies.19
(5)  C
OMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS20
DESIGNATED AS THE AUTHORITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES TO21
LANDLORDS, MANUFACTURERS, MANUFACTURERS' AGENTS, SUPPLIERS,22
AND SUPPLIERS' AGENTS AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF PART 6 OF ARTICLE 2123
OF THIS TITLE 24 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2 (6) OF ARTICLE XVIII24
OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S POWERS AND25
DUTIES ARE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 24-21-605 (2).26
SECTION 38.  Effective date. This act takes effect upon passage;27
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this act take effect January 1, 2025.2
SECTION 39. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,3
determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate4
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for5
the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state6
institutions.7
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