House of Representatives
State of Utah
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P.O. BOX 145030 . SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5030 . (801) 538-1029 February 8, 2012
Madam Speaker:
The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee reports a favorable recommendation on
H.B. 108, INTERNET GAMBLING, by Representative S. Sandstrom, with the following amendments:
legislation.
Respectfully,
Curtis Oda
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. defines Internet gambling;
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gambling
. provides that any person who knowingly transmits, receives, or relays any
form of Internet or online gambling into or within this state is guilty of a class A
misdemeanor; and
. requires that the governor advise the federal government of this state's
choice to opt out of Internet gambling if any federal law authorizes Internet
gambling
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This bill takes effect on July 1, 2012.
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misdemeanor.
(a) knowingly transmits, receives, or relays any form of Internet or online gambling
into or within this state; or
(b) promotes, offers, or provides Internet gambling in this state.
(5) Whether or not any federal law is enacted that authorizes Internet gambling in
the states, this section acts as this state's prohibition of any gambling, including
Internet gambling, in this state.
This bill takes effect on July 1, 2012.
Committee Chair
Voting: 10-0-3
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Bill Number
*HB0108*
HB0108