HB 0095A 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 for
37	construction of the act in pari materia with laws enacted
38	during the 2003 Regular Session of the Legislature;
39	providing an effective date.
40
41	Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
42
43	Section 1. Subsections (7), (8), (9), and (10) are added
44	to section 24.103, Florida Statutes, to read:
45	24.103 Definitions.--As used in this act:
46	(7) "Video lottery game" means an electronically simulated
47	game involving any element of chance which is played on a video
48	lottery terminal that, upon insertion of cash, tokens, credits,
49	or vouchers, is available to play or simulate a lottery-type
50	game, including line-up games using a video display and
51	microprocessors and in which, by means of an element of chance,
52	a player may receive credits that can be redeemed for cash.
53	"Video lottery game" also means an electronically simulated game
54	involving elements of chance and skill which is played on a
55	video lottery terminal that, upon insertion of cash, tokens,
56	credits, or vouchers, is available to play or simulate the play
57	of traditional card games, including video poker, which uses a
58	cathode ray tube or video display screen and microprocessors,
59	and in which the player may win credits that can be redeemed for
60	cash. "Video lottery game" also includes a progressive game,
61	which is any game in which a jackpot grows and accumulates as it
62	is being played on a video lottery terminal or a network of
63	video lottery terminals, and in which the outcome is randomly
64	determined by the play of video lottery terminals linked by a
65	central network. A video lottery terminal may use spinning reels
66	or video displays.
67	(8) "Video lottery terminal vendor" means any person
68	approved by the department who provides the video lottery
69	terminals to a video lottery retailer or provides computer
70	equipment or software related to video lottery terminals to the
71	department.
72	(9) "Net terminal income" means currency or other
73	consideration placed into a video lottery terminal, less credits
74	redeemed by players.
75	(10) "Video lottery retailer" means any person who
76	possesses a pari-mutuel permit issued under chapter 550 on or
77	before July 1, 2002, and who conducted a full schedule of live
78	jai alai games or live greyhound, thoroughbred horse, or harness
79	racing as defined in s. 550.002 in the prior calendar year, or
80	any person who is authorized to receive broadcasts of horseraces
81	under s. 550.6308. The term also includes a thoroughbred
82	permitholder that failed to operate all performances under its
83	license for 2002-2003, that has retained or regained its permit
84	and license, and that conducts a full schedule of live racing as
85	defined in s. 550.002.
86	Section 2. Subsections (21) through (26) are added to
87	section 24.105, Florida Statutes, to read:
88	24.105 Powers and duties of department.--The department
89	shall:
90	(21) Have in place the capacity to support video lottery
91	games at facilities of video lottery retailers by October 1,
92	2003.
93	(22) Hear and decide promptly and in reasonable order all
94	license applications or proceedings for suspension or revocation
95	of licenses.
96	(23) Collect and disburse revenue due the department as
97	described in this chapter.
98	(24) Certify net terminal income by inspecting records,
99	conducting audits, or any other reasonable means.
100	(25) Provide a list of approved vendors and maintain a
101	current list of all contracts between video lottery terminal
102	vendors and video lottery retailers.
103	(26) Approve or disapprove applications to operate as a
104	video lottery retailer within 30 days after receipt of the
105	application.
106	Section 3. Section 24.125, Florida Statutes, is created to
107	read:
108	24.125 Rules authorized.--The department may adopt rules
109	relating to:
110	(1) The regulation of video lottery retailers and video
111	lottery products.
112	(2) Specifications for video lottery terminals to be
113	approved and authorized as the department considers necessary to
114	maintain the integrity of video lottery games and terminals.
115	Initial rules sufficient to permit the operation of video
116	lotteries and the licensing of video lottery retailers shall be
117	adopted no later than July 1, 2003. The department may not
118	provide specifications that would result in reducing to fewer
119	than four the number of video lottery terminal vendors who
120	supply terminals.
121	(3) The licensure and regulation of video lottery terminal
122	vendors. The department may not approve as a video lottery
123	terminal vendor any person who has an interest in a video
124	lottery retailer or a business relationship with a video lottery
125	retailer other than as a vendor or lessor of video lottery
126	terminals.
127	Section 4. Section 24.126, Florida Statutes, is created to
128	read:
129	24.126 Video lottery; minimum age.--
130	(1) A person who is less than 18 years of age may not play
131	a video lottery game.
132	(2) Each video lottery retailer shall post a clear and
133	conspicuous sign on all video lottery terminals which states:
134	THE USE OF A VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF
135	18 IS AGAINST FLORIDA LAW. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR USE.
136	(3) Any person who violates this section commits a
137	misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
138	775.082 or s. 775.083.
139	Section 5. Section 24.127, Florida Statutes, is created to
140	read:
141	24.127 Video lottery games.--
142	(1) Video lottery games may be offered by a video lottery
143	retailer only at its pari-mutuel facility. During any calendar
144	year in which a video lottery retailer maintains video lottery
145	terminals, the retailer must conduct a full schedule of live
146	racing or games as defined in s. 550.002 or be authorized to
147	receive broadcasts of horseraces pursuant to s. 550.6308. The
148	department may waive such requirements upon a showing that the
149	failure to conduct such games resulted from a natural disaster
150	or other acts beyond the control of the permitholder. If the
151	retailer fails to comply with the requirement to conduct a full
152	schedule of races or games, the department shall order the
153	retailer to suspend its video lottery operation. The department
154	may assess an administrative fine not to exceed $5,000 per video
155	lottery terminal, per day, against any retailer who fails to
156	suspend its video lottery operation when ordered by the
157	department. The department may enforce a suspension order or any
158	administrative fine as provided in s. 120.69. Each video lottery
159	retailer shall post a bond payable to the state in an amount
160	determined by the department which is sufficient to guarantee
161	the payment of revenue due in any payment period.
162	(2) Each video lottery terminal retailer shall notify the
163	department prior to operating video lottery games.
164	(3) To facilitate the auditing and security programs
165	critical to the integrity of the video lottery system, the
166	department shall have overall control of the entire system. Each
167	video lottery terminal shall be linked, directly or indirectly,
168	to a computer system under the control of the department.
169	(4) The department shall determine, by rule, the method by
170	which cash receipts will be electronically validated and
171	redeemed.
172	(5) Video lottery games may be played at an authorized
173	video lottery retailer's facility even if the retailer is not
174	conducting a pari-mutuel event.
175	(6) Video lottery games shall pay out a minimum of 88
176	percent and no more than 99 percent of the amount of cash,
177	tokens, credits, or vouchers put into a video lottery terminal.
178	The department may permit the payment of a lesser percentage if
179	requested by a video lottery retailer and the department has
180	determined that the payment of a minimum of 88 percent is not
181	financially viable at the location and that the total amount of
182	net revenue payable to the state will not be negatively
183	impacted. Such percentages shall be measured on an annual basis.
184	(7) Income derived from video lottery operations is not
185	subject to s. 24.121. The allocation of net terminal income
186	derived from video lottery games shall be as follows:
187	(a) Thirty-two percent to the Video Lottery Administrative
188	Trust Fund for transfer to the Education Enhancement Trust Fund.
189	(b) Two percent to the Video Lottery Administrative Trust
190	Fund for transfer in equal shares to the counties in which the
191	pari-mutuel facilities having video lottery terminals are
192	located. If any pari-mutuel facility having video lottery
193	terminals is located within an incorporated municipality, 25
194	percent of the equal share of the 2 percent otherwise to be
195	transferred to the county in which the facility is located shall
196	instead be transferred to the municipality.
197	(c) Two percent to the Video Lottery Administrative Trust
198	Fund for transfer to the Administrative Trust Fund.
199	(d) Eight percent to the Video Lottery Administrative
200	Trust Fund for transfer to the Video Lottery Purse Trust Fund,
201	to be distributed pursuant to s. 24.132.
202	(e) To the Video Lottery Administrative Trust Fund for
203	transfer to the Department of Children and Family Services, 0.25
204	percent for the establishment and administration of a treatment
205	program for compulsive gambling.
206	(f) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid harness
207	racing permit under chapter 550, 6 percent of its net terminal
208	income shall be distributed by the video lottery retailer as
209	purses for live performances conducted at the video lottery
210	retailer's pari-mutuel facility in accordance with chapter 550.
211	(g) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid jai alai
212	permit under chapter 550, 6 percent of its net terminal income
213	shall be distributed by the video lottery retailer as purses for
214	live performances conducted at the video lottery retailer's
215	pari-mutuel facility in accordance with chapter 550.
216	(h) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid greyhound
217	racing permit under chapter 550, 6 percent of its net terminal
218	income shall be distributed by the video lottery retailer as
219	purses for live performances conducted at the video lottery
220	retailer's pari-mutuel facility in accordance with chapter 550.
221	(i) To be retained by the video lottery retailer as
222	compensation:
223	1. If a valid thoroughbred permitholder under chapter 550,
224	51.75 percent to be distributed as provided in paragraph (j).
225	2. If a valid holder of a permit other than a thoroughbred
226	permit, 45.75 percent.
227	3. If the holder of a license issued pursuant to s.
228	550.6308, 51.75 percent to be distributed as provided in
229	paragraph (k).
230	(j) If the video lottery retailer holds a valid
231	thoroughbred racing permit under chapter 550, of the remaining
232	net terminal income generated at its facility:
233	1. 3.3 percent shall be distributed for use as Florida
234	thoroughbred breeders' and stallion awards pursuant to ss.
235	550.26165 and 550.2625, subject to the fee provided in s.
236	550.2625(3). From the funds to be distributed pursuant to this
237	subparagraph, one-half shall be used for awards to owners of
238	registered Florida-bred thoroughbred horses participating in
239	prescribed thoroughbred stakes races, nonstakes races, or both,
240	in accordance with a written agreement establishing the rate,
241	procedure, and eligibility requirements for such awards entered
242	into by the permitholder, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders'
243	Association, and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and
244	Protective Association, Inc., or the association representing a
245	majority of the thoroughbred racehorse owners and trainers at
246	the video lottery retailer's pari-mutuel facility.
247	2. 0.25 percent shall be distributed as provided by
248	written agreement between the video lottery retailer and the
249	Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc.,
250	or the association representing a majority of the thoroughbred
251	racehorse owners and trainers at the video lottery retailer's
252	pari-mutuel facility. All funds to be distributed under this
253	subparagraph shall be used exclusively to fund equine drug and
254	medication research or related equine research at the University
255	of Florida, including required capital improvements, and for
256	medical, dental, surgical, financial, or retirement benefits for
257	occupational licensees who are employed in connection with the
258	conduct of live thoroughbred racing in this state, but who are
259	not permitholders' employees.
260	3. 96.45 percent shall be distributed as provided by
261	written agreement between the video lottery retailer and the
262	Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association or the
263	association representing a majority of the thoroughbred
264	racehorse owners and trainers at the video lottery retailer's
265	pari-mutuel facility. The written agreement shall consider the
266	cost and expenses for capital improvements and operating costs
267	of the video lottery retailer and purses to be paid on live
268	performances and shall be reasonable in accordance with industry
269	standards applied to similar circumstances in other states.
270	(k) If the video lottery retailer holds a license issued
271	pursuant to s. 550.6308, of the remaining net terminal income
272	generated at its facility:
273	1. 3.3 percent shall be distributed for use as Florida
274	thoroughbred breeders' and stallion awards pursuant to ss.
275	550.26165 and 550.2625, subject to the fee provided in s.
276	550.2625(3).
277	2. 96.7 percent shall be distributed as provided by
278	written agreement between the video lottery retailer and the
279	Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. A video lottery
280	retailer required to enter into a contract by this subparagraph
281	may not conduct video lottery games unless such contract is in
282	effect. All funds not retained by the video lottery retailer
283	under any such contract shall be used exclusively for awards to
284	thoroughbred breeders, owners, and stallion owners pursuant to
285	ss. 550.26165 and 550.2625, subject to the fee provided in s.
286	550.2625(3); for general promotion of the industry; and for the
287	University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine for the
288	purpose of funding the operations of the Division of Pari-Mutuel
289	Wagering laboratory, as referenced in s. 550.2415, and for the
290	college's equine department for the purchase of equipment and
291	supplies and for equine research.
292	(8) The allocation provided in subsection (7) shall be
293	made weekly. Amounts allocated pursuant to paragraphs (7)(a)-
294	(e) shall be remitted to the department by electronic transfer
295	within 24 hours after the allocation is determined. If live
296	meets were conducted at the pari-mutuel facility of the video
297	lottery retailer during the weekly period for which the
298	allocation is made, the portion of the allocation to be
299	distributed pursuant to paragraphs(7)(f), (g), and (h) shall be
300	paid as purses for those live meets. If no live meets were
301	conducted at the pari-mutuel facility during the weekly period
302	for which the allocation is made, the distribution of purse
303	money shall be made during the next ensuing meet. The interest
304	income on funds required to be distributed under paragraphs
305	(7)(f), (g), and (h) prior to their distribution as purses shall
306	be distributed by the video lottery retailer as purses for live
307	performances conducted at the video lottery retailer's pari-
308	mutuel facility in accordance with chapter 550.
309	(9) Any person who, with intent to do so, manipulates or
310	attempts to manipulate the outcome, payoff, or operation of a
311	video lottery terminal by physical or electronic tampering or
312	other means commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as
313	provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
314	(10) Notwithstanding s. 24.115, each video lottery
315	retailer is responsible for payment of video lottery prizes.
316	(11) In any area or room in a facility in which a video
317	lottery terminal is placed, the video lottery retailer shall
318	also place video monitors displaying any live races or games of
319	that facility being conducted, or displaying available simulcast
320	races or games if no live races or games are being conducted at
321	the facility. In each area or room, the retailer shall also
322	provide a means by which patrons may wager on pari-mutuel
323	activity.
324	Section 6. Section 24.128, Florida Statutes, is created to
325	read:
326	24.128 Licensure of video lottery terminal vendors.--Video
327	lottery terminal vendors shall be licensed by the department by
328	July 1, 2003, and, by October 1, 2003, the department shall
329	adopt rules governing such licensure. The department may not
330	license any person as a video lottery terminal vendor who has an
331	interest in a video lottery retailer or a business relationship
332	with a video lottery retailer other than as a vendor or lessor
333	of video lottery terminals.
334	Section 7. Section 24.129, Florida Statutes, is created to
335	read:
336	24.129 Local zoning of pari-mutuel facilities.--The
337	installation, operation, or use of a video lottery terminal on
338	any property where pari-mutuel operations were or would have
339	been lawful under any county or municipal zoning ordinance on
340	July 1, 1997, does not change the character of the use of such
341	property and may not be prohibited by any local zoning
342	ordinance.
343	Section 8. Section 24.130, Florida Statutes, is created to
344	read:
345	24.130 Video lottery terminals.--
346	(1) Video lottery terminals may not be offered for use or
347	play in this state unless approved by the department.
348	(2) Video lottery terminals approved for use in this state
349	shall:
350	(a) Be protected against manipulation to affect the random
351	probabilities of winning plays.
352	(b) Have one or more mechanisms that accept coins,
353	currency, tokens, or vouchers in exchange for game credits. Such
354	mechanisms must be designed to prevent players from obtaining
355	credits by means of physical tampering.
356	(c) Be capable of suspending play until reset at the
357	direction of the department as a result of physical tampering.
358	(d) Be capable of being linked to the department's central
359	computer communications system to audit the operation, financial
360	data, and program information, as required by the department.
361	Section 9. Section 24.131, Florida Statutes, is created to
362	read:
363	24.131 Video lottery terminal training program.--
364	(1) Every licensed video lottery terminal vendor shall
365	submit a training program for the service and maintenance of
366	such terminals and equipment for approval by the department. The
367	training program must include an outline of the training
368	curriculum, a list of instructors and their qualifications, a
369	copy of the instructional materials, and the dates, times, and
370	location of training classes. A service and maintenance program
371	may not be held unless approved by the department.
372	(2) Every video lottery terminal service employee must
373	complete the requirements of the manufacturer's training program
374	before performing service, maintenance, or repairs on video
375	lottery terminals or associated equipment. Upon the successful
376	completion of the training program by an employee, the
377	department shall issue a certificate authorizing such employee
378	to service, maintain, and repair video lottery terminals and
379	associated equipment. A certificate of completion may not be
380	issued to any person until the department determines that such
381	person has completed the required training. Before being
382	certified as a video lottery terminal service employee, a person
383	must pass a background investigation conducted by the
384	department. The department may revoke certification upon finding
385	a person in violation of any provision of this chapter or a
386	department rule.
387	(3) The department may adopt rules regarding the training,
388	qualifications, and certification of video lottery terminal
389	service employees.
390	Section 10. Section 24.132, Florida Statutes, is created
391	to read:
392	24.132 Administration of the Video Lottery Purse Trust
393	Fund.--
394	(1) Fifty-eight percent of the proceeds of the Video
395	Lottery Purse Trust Fund shall be transferred to the Video
396	Lottery Thoroughbred Trust Fund.
397	(2) Forty-two percent of the proceeds of the Video Lottery
398	Purse Trust Fund shall be distributed to pari-mutuel
399	permitholders to be distributed as purses at their respective
400	pari-mutuel facilities as follows:
401	(a) Eight percent to holders of valid harness racing
402	permits.
403	(b) Seven percent to holders of valid jai alai permits.
404	(c) Twenty-seven percent to holders of valid greyhound
405	racing permits.
406
407	Each permitholder entitled to receive distributions shall
408	receive a percentage of the amount to be distributed which is
409	determined by dividing the amounts paid in purses by such
410	permitholder during the state fiscal year 2001-2002 by the
411	amount of purses paid by all permitholders of the same type
412	statewide during state fiscal year 2001-2002.
413	(3) All proceeds distributed under this section are in
414	addition to and supplement the other funds set forth in this
415	chapter for use as purses, awards, and, in the case of jai alai,
416	player compensation.
417	(4) Of amounts to be distributed pursuant to this section
418	and s. 24.127(7)(h) to persons holding valid greyhound racing
419	permits, 10 percent of such sums shall be distributed as
420	additional purses on all live races at each facility for
421	Florida-bred greyhounds in a manner similar to the distribution
422	of regular purses and in accordance with rules adopted by the
423	division.
424	(5) Of amounts to be distributed pursuant to this section
425	and s. 24.127(7)(f) to persons holding valid harness racing
426	permits, 6.6 percent of such sums shall be distributed for
427	payment of breeders' awards, stallion awards, and stallion
428	stakes, and for additional expenditures, including, but not
429	limited to, medical, dental, surgical, life, funeral, and
430	disability insurance and retirement benefits for occupational
431	licensees who work at tracks in this state in which harness
432	horse races are conducted, pursuant to ss. 550.26165 and
433	550.2625. The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners
434	Association may, in accordance with s. 550.2625(4), deduct a fee
435	for administering the payment of awards and for general
436	promotion of the industry.
437	(6) The department may adopt rules to provide for the
438	equitable distribution of funds by permitholders for purses,
439	awards, or jai alai player compensation.
440	Section 11. Section 24.133, Florida Statutes, is created
441	to read:
442	24.133 Distribution of funds from Video Lottery
443	Thoroughbred Trust Fund.--The proceeds of the Video Lottery
444	Thoroughbred Trust Fund shall be distributed as follows:
445	(1) 6.6 percent for use as Florida thoroughbred breeders'
446	and stallion awards pursuant to ss. 550.26165 and 550.2625,
447	subject to the fee provided in s. 550.2625(3).
448	(2) The remainder shall be divided proportionally among
449	the thoroughbred permitholders conducting live racing for use as
450	purses, based upon a formula determined by dividing the amount
451	paid in purses by each such thoroughbred permitholder during the
452	prior state fiscal year by the amount of purses paid by all such
453	thoroughbred permitholders statewide during the prior state
454	fiscal year. However, 8.5 percent of such funds must be used for
455	Florida Owners' Awards pursuant to s. 550.2625(2)(e), unless
456	agreed otherwise in writing between the Florida Thoroughbred
457	Breeders' Association and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and
458	Protective Association, Inc., or the association representing a
459	majority of the thoroughbred racehorse owners and trainers at
460	that location.
461	Section 12. Section 24.134, Florida Statutes, is created
462	to read:
463	24.134 Notice of availability of assistance for compulsive
464	gambling required.--
465	(1) The owner of each facility at which video lottery
466	games are conducted shall post signs with the statement "IF YOU
467	OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM, HELP IS AVAILABLE.
468	CALL 1-800-426-7711." Such signs must be posted within 50 feet
469	of each entrance and exit and within 50 feet of each credit
470	location within the facility.
471	(2) Each pari-mutuel facility licensee who operates as a
472	video lottery retailer shall print the statement "IF YOU OR
473	SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS A GAMBLING PROBLEM, HELP IS AVAILABLE. CALL
474	1-800-426-7711" on all daily racing programs provided to the
475	general public.
476	Section 13. Subsection (24) of section 212.02, Florida
477	Statutes, is amended to read:
478	212.02 Definitions.--The following terms and phrases when
479	used in this chapter have the meanings ascribed to them in this
480	section, except where the context clearly indicates a different
481	meaning:
482	(24) "Coin-operated amusement machine" means any machine
483	operated by coin, slug, token, coupon, or similar device for the
484	purposes of entertainment or amusement. The term includes, but
485	is not limited to, coin-operated pinball machines, music
486	machines, juke boxes, mechanical games, video games, arcade
487	games, billiard tables, moving picture viewers, shooting
488	galleries, and all other similar amusement devices. However, the
489	term does not include a video lottery terminal operated pursuant
490	to chapter 24.
491	Section 14. Compulsive gambling program.--The Alcohol,
492	Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Program Office within the
493	Department of Children and Family Services shall establish a
494	program for public education, awareness, and training regarding
495	problem and compulsive gambling and the treatment and prevention
496	of problem and compulsive gambling. The program shall include:
497	(1) Maintenance of a compulsive gambling advocacy
498	organization's toll-free problem-gambling telephone number to
499	provide crisis counseling and referral services to families
500	experiencing difficulty as a result of problem or compulsive
501	gambling.
502	(2) The promotion of public awareness regarding the
503	recognition and prevention of problem or compulsive gambling.
504	(3) Facilitation, through inservice training and other
505	means, of the availability of effective assistance programs for
506	problem and compulsive gamblers and family members affected by
507	problem and compulsive gambling.
508	(4) Studies to identify adults and juveniles in this state
509	who are or are at risk of becoming problem or compulsive
510	gamblers.
511	Section 15. If any law amended by this act was also
512	amended by a law enacted at the 2003 Regular Session of the
513	Legislature, such laws shall be construed as if they had been
514	enacted at the same session of the Legislature, and full effect
515	shall be given to each if possible.
516	Section 16. This act shall take effect upon becoming a
517	law.