§ 41-9-1 — § 41-9-1. "Gamblingâ€� and "gambling facilitiesâ€� defined.

Rhode Island § 41-9-1

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 41: Sports, Racing, and Athletics
• Ch. 41-9: Establishment and Extension of Gambling Activities and Other Facilities

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§ 41-9-1. "Gamblingâ€� and "gambling facilitiesâ€� defined.

(a) As used in this chapter, the term "gambling� shall include, but not be limited to, horseracing, dog racing, and jai alai; however, casino gaming shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 9.1 of this title [repealed], and chapters 61, 61.2, and 61.3 of title 42. The term "gambling facility� as used in this chapter means a building or enclosure in which any gambling activity including, but not limited to, the foregoing is played or conducted.

(b) The term "gambling facility� shall also include any building, enclosure, or other improvement designed, constructed, or used in connection with an overall plan or project involving the establishment of any gambling activity; provided, however, that this sentence shall not apply to any gambling facility licensed prior to July 3, 1998.

Legislative History

P.L. 1981, ch. 233, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 134, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 594, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 38; P.L. 2013, ch. 106, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 107, § 1.