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of the organization. Not less than fifty percent (50%) of the profits from the operation of gambling or conduct of <br />raffles earned by charitable organizations shall be used for lawful purposes directly benefiting the residents of the <br />Gem Lake/White Bear Lake area. <br /> <br />Section 11. Additional Requirements: In addition to satisfying the qualifications set forth in Minnesota Statutes, <br />Chapter 349, the following requirements, and qualifications must be complied with by all licensed charitable <br />organizations who will be operating gambling devices in the City of Gem Lake: <br /> <br />1. Charitable Organizations shall: <br />1. not have a gambling license in more than two establishments in the City of Gem Lake. <br /> <br />2. register with the State Gambling Board all equipment and supplies used in a licensed "on <br />sale" liquor establishment. <br /> <br />3. not use a lawful gambling device which does not return to the players a minimum percentage <br />of sixty percent (60%) nor a maximum percentage of eighty -five percent (85%), which <br />percentage shall include free plays awarded. <br /> <br />Section 12. Proceeds to City from Gambling Devices. Any qualified charitable organization selling and/or <br />operating gambling devices in "on-sale" liquor establishments located in the City of Gem Lake shall remit <br />quarterly to the City ten percent (10%) of its net profits (gross profits less amounts expended for allowable <br />expenses for allowable expenses and paid in taxes assessed on lawful gambling) from the sale or operation of <br />gambling devices within the City of Gem Lake. The City shall place said revenue in a dedicated fund to be <br />disbursed by the City for (1) charitable contributions as permitted by Minn. Stat. § 349.12, subd. 7a, or (2) police, <br />fire, and other emergency or public safety related services, equipment, and training, excluding pension <br />obligations. <br /> <br />Section 13. Licensee Fee: Charitable Gambling. The fee for a charitable gambling license in an "on-sale" liquor <br />establishment shall be defined in the City of Gem Lake “Fee Schedule” which is revised from time to time. <br /> <br />Section 14. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after is passage and <br />publication. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Dated: ____________________ <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />_______________________________________ _____________________________________ <br />Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />