California Statutes
§ 19858.5. — 19858.5. (Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 294, Sec. 2.)
California § 19858.5.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code BPCBusiness and Professions Code - BPC
Div. 8.DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. The Gambling Control Act
Art. 4.ARTICLE 4. Licensing
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Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC Code § 19858.5. (2026).
Text
Notwithstanding Section 19858, the commission may, pursuant to this chapter, deem an applicant or licensee suitable to hold a state gambling license even if the applicant or licensee has a financial interest in another business that conducts lawful gambling outside the state that, if conducted within California, would be unlawful, provided that an applicant or licensee may not own, either directly or indirectly, more than a 1 percent interest in, or have control of, that business.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 294, Sec. 2. Effective October 5, 2007.
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