HB 0663 2003
1	A bill to be entitled
2	An act relating to video lotteries; amending s. 24.103,
3	F.S.; providing definitions; amending s. 24.105, F.S.;
4	providing powers and duties of the Department of the
5	Lottery pertaining to video lottery games; creating s.
6	24.125, F.S.; providing for the adoption of rules;
7	creating s. 24.126, F.S.; prohibiting certain persons from
8	playing video lottery games; providing penalties; creating
9	s. 24.127, F.S.; providing requirements for the operation
10	of video lottery games; providing penalties; providing for
11	the adoption of rules; providing for the distribution of
12	proceeds from such games; creating s. 24.128, F.S.;
13	providing for the licensure of video lottery terminal
14	vendors; creating s. 24.129, F.S.; prohibiting certain
15	local zoning ordinances; creating s. 24.130, F.S.;
16	providing requirements for video lottery terminals;
17	creating s. 24.131, F.S.; requiring video lottery terminal
18	vendors to establish training programs for employees who
19	service such terminals; requiring departmental approval of
20	such programs; providing certification requirements of
21	such employees; providing for the adoption of rules;
22	creating s. 24.132, F.S.; providing guidelines for
23	administering the Video Lottery Purse Trust Fund;
24	providing for the adoption of rules; creating s. 24.133,
25	F.S., relating to the distribution of funds from the Video
26	Lottery Thoroughbred Trust Fund; requiring certain uses of
27	distributed funds; creating s. 24.134, F.S.; requiring
28	operators of facilities where video lottery games are
29	conducted to post certain warning signs and print warnings
30	on daily racing programs regarding compulsive gambling;
31	amending s. 212.02, F.S.; excluding video lottery
32	terminals from the definition of "coin-operated amusement
33	machine" for purposes of the sales and use tax; requiring
34	the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Program Office
35	within the Department of Children and Family Services to
36	establish a compulsive gambling program; providing an
37	effective date.
38
39	Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
40
41	Section 1. Subsections (7), (8), (9), and (10) are added
42	to section 24.103, Florida Statutes, to read:
43	24.103 Definitions.--As used in this act:
44	(7) "Video lottery game" means an electronically simulated
45	game involving any element of chance which is played on a video
46	lottery terminal that, upon insertion of cash, tokens, credits,
47	or vouchers, is available to play or simulate a lottery-type
48	game, including line-up games using a video display and
49	microprocessors and in which, by means of an element of chance,
50	a player may receive credits that can be redeemed for cash.
51	"Video lottery game" also means an electronically simulated game
52	involving elements of chance and skill which is played on a
53	video lottery terminal that, upon insertion of cash, tokens,
54	credits, or vouchers, is available to play or simulate the play
55	of traditional card games, including video poker, which uses a
56	cathode ray tube or video display screen and microprocessors,
57	and in which the player may win credits that can be redeemed for
58	cash. "Video lottery game" also includes a progressive game,
59	which is any game in which a jackpot grows and accumulates as it
60	is being played on a video lottery terminal or a network of
61	video lottery terminals, and in which the outcome is randomly
62	determined by the play of video lottery terminals linked by a
63	central network. A video lottery terminal may use spinning reels
64	or video displays.
65	(8) "Video lottery terminal vendor" means any person
66	approved by the department who provides the video lottery
67	terminals to a video lottery retailer or provides computer
68	equipment or software related to video lottery terminals to the
69	department.
70	(9) "Net terminal income" means currency or other
71	consideration placed into a video lottery terminal, less credits
72	redeemed by players.
73	(10) "Video lottery retailer" means any person who
74	possesses a pari-mutuel permit issued under chapter 550 on or
75	before July 1, 2002, and who conducted a full schedule of live
76	jai alai games or live greyhound, thoroughbred horse, or harness
77	racing as defined in s. 550.002 in the prior calendar year, or
78	any person who is authorized to receive broadcasts of horseraces
79	under s. 550.6308. The term also includes a thoroughbred
80	permitholder that failed to operate all performances under its
81	license for 2002-2003, that has retained or regained its permit
82	and license, and that conducts a full schedule of live racing as
83	defined in s. 550.002.
84	Section 2. Subsections (21) through (26) are added to
85	section 24.105, Florida Statutes, to read:
86	24.105 Powers and duties of department.--The department
87	shall:
88	(21) Have in place the capacity to support video lottery
89	games at facilities of video lottery retailers by October 1,
90	2003.
91	(22) Hear and decide promptly and in reasonable order all
92	license applications or proceedings for suspension or revocation
93	of licenses.
94	(23) Collect and disburse revenue due the department as
95	described in this chapter.
96	(24) Certify net terminal income by inspecting records,
97	conducting audits, or any other reasonable means.
98	(25) Provide a list of approved vendors and maintain a
99	current list of all contracts between video lottery terminal
100	vendors and video lottery retailers.
101	(26) Approve or disapprove applications to operate as a
102	video lottery retailer within 30 days after receipt of the
103	application.
104	Section 3. Section 24.125, Florida Statutes, is created to
105	read:
106	24.125 Rules authorized.--The department may adopt rules
107	relating to:
108	(1) The regulation of video lottery retailers and video
109	lottery products.
110	(2) Specifications for video lottery terminals to be
111	approved and authorized as the department considers necessary to
112	maintain the integrity of video lottery games and terminals.
113	Initial rules sufficient to permit the operation of video
114	lotteries and the licensing of video lottery retailers shall be
115	adopted no later than July 1, 2003. The department may not
116	provide specifications that would result in reducing to fewer
117	than four the number of video lottery terminal vendors who
118	supply terminals.
119	(3) The licensure and regulation of video lottery terminal
120	vendors. The department may not approve as a video lottery
121	terminal vendor any person who has an interest in a video
122	lottery retailer or a business relationship with a video lottery
123	retailer other than as a vendor or lessor of video lottery
124	terminals.
125	Section 4. Section 24.126, Florida Statutes, is created to
126	read:
127	24.126 Video lottery; minimum age.--
128	(1) A person who is less than 18 years of age may not play
129	a video lottery game.
130	(2) Each video lottery retailer shall post a clear and
131	conspicuous sign on all video lottery terminals which states:
132	THE USE OF A VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF
133	18 IS AGAINST FLORIDA LAW. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR USE.
134	(3) Any person who violates this section commits a
135	misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
136	775.082 or s. 775.083.
137	Section 5. Section 24.127, Florida Statutes, is created to
138	read:
139	24.127 Video lottery games.--
140	(1) Video lottery games may be offered by a video lottery
141	retailer only at its pari-mutuel facility. During any calendar
142	year in which a video lottery retailer maintains video lottery
143	terminals, the retailer must conduct a full schedule of live
144	racing or games as defined in s. 550.002 or be authorized to
145	receive broadcasts of horseraces pursuant to s. 550.6308. The
146	department may waive such requirements upon a showing that the
147	failure to conduct such games resulted from a natural disaster
148	or other acts beyond the control of the permitholder. If the
149	retailer fails to comply with the requirement to conduct a full
150	schedule of races or games, the department shall order the
151	retailer to suspend its video lottery operation. The department
152	may assess an administrative fine not to exceed $5,000 per video
153	lottery terminal, per day, against any retailer who fails to
154	suspend its video lottery operation when ordered by the
155	department. The department may enforce a suspension order or any
156	administrative fine as provided in s. 120.69. Each video lottery
157	retailer shall post a bond payable to the state in an amount
158	determined by the department which is sufficient to guarantee
159	the payment of revenue due in any payment period.
160	(2) Each video lottery terminal retailer shall notify the
161	department prior to operating video lottery games.
162	(3) To facilitate the auditing and security programs
163	critical to the integrity of the video lottery system, the
164	department shall have overall control of the entire system. Each
165	video lottery terminal shall be linked, directly or indirectly,
166	to a computer system under the control of the department.
167	(4) The department shall determine, by rule, the method by
168	which cash receipts will be electronically validated and
169	redeemed.
170	(5) Video lottery games may be played at an authorized
171	video lottery retailer's facility even if the retailer is not
172	conducting a pari-mutuel event.
173	(6) Video lottery games shall pay out a minimum of 88
174	percent and no more than 99 percent of the amount of cash,
175	tokens, credits, or vouchers put into a video lottery terminal.
176	The department may permit the payment of a lesser percentage if
177	requested by a video lottery retailer and the department has
178	determined that the payment of a minimum of 88 percent is not
179	financially viable at the location and that the total amount of
180	net revenue payable to the state will not be negatively
181	impacted. Such percentages shall be measured on an annual basis.
182	(7) Income derived from video lottery operations is not
183	subject to s. 24.121. The allocation of net terminal income
184	derived from video lottery games shall be as follows:
185	(a) Thirty-two percent to the Video Lottery Administrative
186	Trust Fund for transfer to the Education Enhancement Trust Fund.
187	(b) Two percent to the Video Lottery Administrative Trust
188	Fund for transfer in equal shares to the counties in which the
189	pari-mutuel facilities having video lottery terminals are
190	located. If any pari-mutuel facility having video lottery
191	terminals is located within an incorporated municipality, 25
192	percent of the equal share of the 2 percent otherwise to be
193	transferred to the county in which the facility is located shall
194	instead be transferred to the municipality.
195	(c) Two percent to the Video Lottery Administrative Trust
196	Fund for transfer to the Administrative Trust Fund.
197	(d) Eight percent to the Video Lottery Administrative
198	Trust Fund for transfer to the Video Lottery Purse Trust Fund,
199	to be distributed pursuant to s. 24.132.
200	(e) To the Video Lottery Administrative Trust Fund for
201	transfer to the Department of Children and Family Services, 0.25
202	percent for the establishment and administration of a treatment
203	program for compulsive gambling.
204	(f) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid harness
205	racing permit under chapter 550, 6 percent of its net terminal
206	income shall be distributed by the video lottery retailer as
207	purses for live performances conducted at the video lottery
208	retailer's pari-mutuel facility in accordance with chapter 550.
209	(g) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid jai alai
210	permit under chapter 550, 6 percent of its net terminal income
211	shall be distributed by the video lottery retailer as purses for
212	live performances conducted at the video lottery retailer's
213	pari-mutuel facility in accordance with chapter 550.
214	(h) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid greyhound
215	racing permit under chapter 550, 6 percent of its net terminal
216	income shall be distributed by the video lottery retailer as
217	purses for live performances conducted at the video lottery
218	retailer's pari-mutuel facility in accordance with chapter 550.
219	(i) To be retained by the video lottery retailer as
220	compensation:
221	1. If a valid thoroughbred permitholder under chapter 550,
222	51.75 percent to be distributed as provided in paragraph (j).
223	2. If a valid holder of a permit other than a thoroughbred
224	permit, 45.75 percent.
225	3. If the holder of a license issued pursuant to s.
226	550.6308, 51.75 percent to be distributed as provided in
227	paragraph (k).
228	(j) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid
229	thoroughbred racing permit under chapter 550, of the remaining
230	net terminal income generated at its facility:
231	1. 3.3 percent shall be distributed for use as Florida
232	thoroughbred breeders' and stallion awards pursuant to ss.
233	550.26165 and 550.2625, subject to the fee provided in s.
234	550.2625(3). From the funds to be distributed pursuant to this
235	subparagraph, one-half shall be used for awards to owners of
236	registered Florida-bred thoroughbred horses participating in
237	prescribed thoroughbred stakes races, nonstakes races, or both,
238	in accordance with a written agreement establishing the rate,
239	procedure, and eligibility requirements for such awards entered
240	into by the permitholder, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders'
241	Association, and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and
242	Protective Association, Inc., or the association representing a
243	majority of the thoroughbred racehorse owners and trainers at
244	the video lottery retailer's pari-mutuel facility.
245	2. 0.25 percent shall be distributed as provided by
246	written agreement between the video lottery retailer and the
247	Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc.,
248	or the association representing a majority of the thoroughbred
249	racehorse owners and trainers at the video lottery retailer's
250	pari-mutuel facility. All funds to be distributed under this
251	subparagraph shall be used exclusively to fund equine drug and
252	medication research or related equine research at the University
253	of Florida, including required capital improvements, and for
254	medical, dental, surgical, financial, or retirement benefits for
255	occupational licensees who are employed in connection with the
256	conduct of live thoroughbred racing in this state, but who are
257	not permitholders' employees.
258	3. 96.45 percent shall be distributed as provided by
259	written agreement between the video lottery retailer and the
260	Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association or the
261	association representing a majority of the thoroughbred
262	racehorse owners and trainers at the video lottery retailer's
263	pari-mutuel facility. The written agreement shall consider the
264	cost and expenses for capital improvements and operating costs
265	of the video lottery retailer and purses to be paid on live
266	performances and shall be reasonable in accordance with industry
267	standards applied to similar circumstances in other states.
268	(k) If the video lottery retailer holds a license issued
269	pursuant to s. 550.6308, of the remaining net terminal income
270	generated at its facility:
271	1. 3.3 percent shall be distributed for use as Florida
272	thoroughbred breeders' and stallion awards pursuant to ss.
273	550.26165 and 550.2625, subject to the fee provided in s.
274	550.2625(3).
275	2. 96.7 percent shall be distributed as provided by
276	written agreement between the video lottery retailer and the
277	Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. A video lottery
278	retailer required to enter into a contract by this subparagraph
279	may not conduct video lottery games unless such contract is in
280	effect. All funds not retained by the video lottery retailer
281	under any such contract shall be used exclusively for awards to
282	thoroughbred breeders, owners, and stallion owners pursuant to
283	ss. 550.26165 and 550.2625, subject to the fee provided in s.
284	550.2625(3); for general promotion of the industry; and for the
285	University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine for the
286	purpose of funding the operations of the Division of Pari-Mutuel
287	Wagering laboratory, as referenced in s. 550.2415, and for the
288	college's equine department for the purchase of equipment and
289	supplies and for equine research.
290	(8) The allocation provided in subsection (7) shall be
291	made weekly. Amounts allocated pursuant to paragraphs (7)(a)-
292	(e) shall be remitted to the department by electronic transfer
293	within 24 hours after the allocation is determined. If live
294	meets were conducted at the pari-mutuel facility of the video
295	lottery retailer during the weekly period for which the
296	allocation is made, the portion of the allocation to be
297	distributed pursuant to paragraphs(7)(f), (g), and (h) shall be
298	paid as purses for those live meets. If no live meets were
299	conducted at the pari-mutuel facility during the weekly period
300	for which the allocation is made, the distribution of purse
301	money shall be made during the next ensuing meet. The interest
302	income on funds required to be distributed under paragraphs
303	(7)(f), (g), and (h) prior to their distribution as purses shall
304	be distributed by the video lottery retailer as purses for live
305	performances conducted at the video lottery retailer's pari-
306	mutuel facility in accordance with chapter 550.
307	(9) Any person who, with intent to do so, manipulates or
308	attempts to manipulate the outcome, payoff, or operation of a
309	video lottery terminal by physical or electronic tampering or
310	other means commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as
311	provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
312	(10) Notwithstanding s. 24.115, each video lottery
313	retailer is responsible for payment of video lottery prizes.
314	(11) In any area or room in a facility in which a video
315	lottery terminal is placed, the video lottery retailer shall
316	also place video monitors displaying any live races or games of
317	that facility being conducted, or displaying available simulcast
318	races or games if no live races or games are being conducted at
319	the facility. In each area or room, the retailer shall also
320	provide a means by which patrons may wager on pari-mutuel
321	activity.
322	Section 6. Section 24.128, Florida Statutes, is created to
323	read:
324	24.128 Licensure of video lottery terminal vendors.--Video
325	lottery terminal vendors shall be licensed by the department by
326	July 1, 2003, and, by October 1, 2003, the department shall
327	adopt rules governing such licensure. The department may not
328	license any person as a video lottery terminal vendor who has an
329	interest in a video lottery retailer or a business relationship
330	with a video lottery retailer other than as a vendor or lessor
331	of video lottery terminals.
332	Section 7. Section 24.129, Florida Statutes, is created to
333	read:
334	24.129 Local zoning of pari-mutuel facilities.--The
335	installation, operation, or use of a video lottery terminal on
336	any property where pari-mutuel operations were or would have
337	been lawful under any county or municipal zoning ordinance on
338	July 1, 1997, does not change the character of the use of such
339	property and may not be prohibited by any local zoning
340	ordinance.
341	Section 8. Section 24.130, Florida Statutes, is created to
342	read:
343	24.130 Video lottery terminals.--
344	(1) Video lottery terminals may not be offered for use or
345	play in this state unless approved by the department.
346	(2) Video lottery terminals approved for use in this state
347	shall:
348	(a) Be protected against manipulation to affect the random
349	probabilities of winning plays.
350	(b) Have one or more mechanisms that accept coins,
351	currency, tokens, or vouchers in exchange for game credits. Such
352	mechanisms must be designed to prevent players from obtaining
353	credits by means of physical tampering.
354	(c) Be capable of suspending play until reset at the
355	direction of the department as a result of physical tampering.
356	(d) Be capable of being linked to the department's central
357	computer communications system to audit the operation, financial
358	data, and program information, as required by the department.
359	Section 9. Section 24.131, Florida Statutes, is created to
360	read:
361	24.131 Video lottery terminal training program.--
362	(1) Every licensed video lottery terminal vendor shall
363	submit a training program for the service and maintenance of
364	such terminals and equipment for approval by the department. The
365	training program must include an outline of the training
366	curriculum, a list of instructors and their qualifications, a
367	copy of the instructional materials, and the dates, times, and
368	location of training classes. A service and maintenance program
369	may not be held unless approved by the department.
370	(2) Every video lottery terminal service employee must
371	complete the requirements of the manufacturer's training program
372	before performing service, maintenance, or repairs on video
373	lottery terminals or associated equipment. Upon the successful
374	completion of the training program by an employee, the
375	department shall issue a certificate authorizing such employee
376	to service, maintain, and repair video lottery terminals and
377	associated equipment. A certificate of completion may not be
378	issued to any person until the department determines that such
379	person has completed the required training. Before being
380	certified as a video lottery terminal service employee, a person
381	must pass a background investigation conducted by the
382	department. The department may revoke certification upon finding
383	a person in violation of any provision of this chapter or a
384	department rule.
385	(3) The department may adopt rules regarding the training,
386	qualifications, and certification of video lottery terminal
387	service employees.
388	Section 10. Section 24.132, Florida Statutes, is created
389	to read:
390	24.132 Administration of the Video Lottery Purse Trust
391	Fund.--
392	(1) Fifty-eight percent of the proceeds of the Video
393	Lottery Purse Trust Fund shall be transferred to the Video
394	Lottery Thoroughbred Trust Fund.
395	(2) Forty-two percent of the proceeds of the Video Lottery
396	Purse Trust Fund shall be distributed to pari-mutuel
397	permitholders to be distributed as purses at their respective
398	pari-mutuel facilities as follows:
399	(a) Eight percent to holders of valid harness racing
400	permits.
401	(b) Seven percent to holders of valid jai alai permits.
402	(c) Twenty-seven percent to holders of valid greyhound
403	racing permits.
404
405	Each permitholder entitled to receive distributions shall
406	receive a percentage of the amount to be distributed which is
407	determined by dividing the amounts paid in purses by such
408	permitholder during the state fiscal year 2001-2002 by the
409	amount of purses paid by all permitholders of the same type
410	statewide during state fiscal year 2001-2002.
411	(3) All proceeds distributed under this section are in
412	addition to and supplement the other funds set forth in this
413	chapter for use as purses, awards, and, in the case of jai alai,
414	player compensation.
415	(4) Of amounts to be distributed pursuant to this section
416	and s. 24.127(7)(h) to persons holding valid greyhound racing
417	permits, 10 percent of such sums shall be distributed as
418	additional purses on all live races at each facility for
419	Florida-bred greyhounds in a manner similar to the distribution
420	of regular purses and in accordance with rules adopted by the
421	division.
422	(5) Of amounts to be distributed pursuant to this section
423	and s. 24.127(7)(f) to persons holding valid harness racing
424	permits, 6.6 percent of such sums shall be distributed for
425	payment of breeders' awards, stallion awards, and stallion
426	stakes, and for additional expenditures, including, but not
427	limited to, medical, dental, surgical, life, funeral, and
428	disability insurance and retirement benefits for occupational
429	licensees who work at tracks in this state in which harness
430	horse races are conducted, pursuant to ss. 550.26165 and
431	550.2625. The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners
432	Association may, in accordance with s. 550.2625(4), deduct a fee
433	for administering the payment of awards and for general
434	promotion of the industry.
435	(6) The department may adopt rules to provide for the
436	equitable distribution of funds by permitholders for purses,
437	awards, or jai alai player compensation.
438	Section 11. Section 24.133, Florida Statutes, is created
439	to read:
440	24.133 Distribution of funds from Video Lottery
441	Thoroughbred Trust Fund.--The proceeds of the Video Lottery
442	Thoroughbred Trust Fund shall be distributed as follows:
443	(1) 6.6 percent for use as Florida thoroughbred breeders'
444	and stallion awards pursuant to ss. 550.26165 and 550.2625,
445	subject to the fee provided in s. 550.2625(3).
446	(2) The remainder shall be divided proportionally among
447	the thoroughbred permitholders conducting live racing for use as
448	purses, based upon a formula determined by dividing the amount
449	paid in purses by each such thoroughbred permitholder during the
450	prior state fiscal year by the amount of purses paid by all such
451	thoroughbred permitholders statewide during the prior state
452	fiscal year. However, 8.5 percent of such funds must be used for
453	Florida Owners' Awards pursuant to s. 550.2625(2)(e), unless
454	agreed otherwise in writing between the Florida Thoroughbred
455	Breeders' Association and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and
456	Protective Association, Inc., or the association representing a
457	majority of the thoroughbred racehorse owners and trainers at
458	that location.
459	Section 12. Section 24.134, Florida Statutes, is created
460	to read:
461	24.134 Notice of availability of assistance for compulsive
462	gambling required.--
463	(1) The owner of each facility at which video lottery
464	games are conducted shall post signs with the statement "IF YOU
465	OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM, HELP IS AVAILABLE.
466	CALL 1-800-426-7711." Such signs must be posted within 50 feet
467	of each entrance and exit and within 50 feet of each credit
468	location within the facility.
469	(2) Each pari-mutuel facility licensee who operates as a
470	video lottery retailer shall print the statement "IF YOU OR
471	SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM, HELP IS AVAILABLE. CALL
472	1-800-426-7711" on all daily racing programs provided to the
473	general public.
474	Section 13. Subsection (24) of section 212.02, Florida
475	Statutes, is amended to read:
476	212.02 Definitions.--The following terms and phrases when
477	used in this chapter have the meanings ascribed to them in this
478	section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
479	meaning:
480	(24) "Coin-operated amusement machine" means any machine
481	operated by coin, slug, token, coupon, or similar device for the
482	purposes of entertainment or amusement. The term includes, but
483	is not limited to, coin-operated pinball machines, music
484	machines, juke boxes, mechanical games, video games, arcade
485	games, billiard tables, moving picture viewers, shooting
486	galleries, and all other similar amusement devices. However, the
487	term does not include a video lottery terminal operated pursuant
488	to chapter 24.
489	Section 14. Compulsive gambling program.--The Alcohol,
490	Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Program Office within the
491	Department of Children and Family Services shall establish a
492	program for public education, awareness, and training regarding
493	problem and compulsive gambling and the treatment and prevention
494	of problem and compulsive gambling. The program shall include:
495	(1) Maintenance of a compulsive gambling advocacy
496	organization's toll-free problem-gambling telephone number to
497	provide crisis counseling and referral services to families
498	experiencing difficulty as a result of problem or compulsive
499	gambling.
500	(2) The promotion of public awareness regarding the
501	recognition and prevention of problem or compulsive gambling.
502	(3) Facilitation, through inservice training and other
503	means, of the availability of effective assistance programs for
504	problem and compulsive gamblers and family members affected by
505	problem and compulsive gambling.
506	(4) Studies to identify adults and juveniles in this state
507	who are or are at risk of becoming problem or compulsive
508	gamblers.
509	Section 15. This act shall take effect upon becoming a
510	law.