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Local Units of Government Page 1 of2 .- . Lawful Gambling Information and Requirements for Local Units of Government in Minnesota To obtain forms in an alternative format such as latge print OJ' Bnillle. contact the Minnesota Gambling Control Board at: 651-..6394000. Authority of city or county. The extent that a city or county has authority over lawful gambling in its jurisdiction is addressed in Minnesota Statu~ 34\1.213 . A city or county has the authority to adopt more stringent regulations pertaining to lawful gambling within its jurisdiction. However, there are limitations on that authority. I. The city or county may not require an organization to make a contribution to the city or county as a condition to operat. within that city or county, except for an investigation fee or tax and/or contribution to a ten percent fund. Information regarding ten percent funds is contained further on in this page. 2. The city or county may not require an additional gambling license or permit. Investigation fee. A city or county may charge an investigation fee for applying fur or renewing a premises permit or bingo hall license. The investigation fee may not exceed the following limits: 1. $500 for cities of the first class, 2. $250 for cities of the second class, 3. $100 for all other cities, and 4. $375 for counties. The investigation fee must be used for regulation of lawful gambling in that jurisdiction. Local gambling tax - report required. A city or county may impose a local gambling tax, only if they do not charge an investigation fee or other local taxes on la gambling. The tax, up to three percent per year, may be imposed only if the amount is necessary to cover the costs to regul gambling in their jurisdiction. A report must be submitted to the Gambling Control Board by March 15 of each year, using form 1G500 - City or COllI!!) Ann1l31 Reoort, UP to 3% ReguJatQrv Tax. http://www.gcb.state.mn.uslLocalGov.htm 5/2/2002