BILL NUMBER: SB 678	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


INTRODUCED BY   Senator Correa

                        FEBRUARY 22, 2013

   An act to add Chapter 5.2 (commencing with Section 19990) to
Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to
gambling.



	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SB 678, as introduced, Correa. Internet gambling.
   The Gambling Control Act provides for the licensure of certain
individuals and establishments that conduct controlled games, as
defined, and for the regulation of these gambling activities by the
California Gambling Control Commission. The Department of Justice has
related investigatory and enforcement duties under the act. Any
violation of these provisions is punishable as a misdemeanor, as
specified.
   This bill would authorize the operation of Internet poker Web
sites within the borders of this state. The bill would require the
commission to establish a regulatory framework for the licensure of
eligible entities and the operation of Internet poker Web sites
within the borders of the state.
   Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.


THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  SECTION 1.  Chapter 5.2 (commencing with Section 19990) is added to
Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, to read:
      CHAPTER 5.2.  AUTHORIZATION AND REGULATION OF INTERNET POKER
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2013


   19990.  Internet poker Web sites may be operated within the
borders of this state in accordance with this chapter and all other
applicable laws and regulations.
   19991.  The California Gambling Control Commission shall establish
a regulatory framework for both of the following:
   (a) The licensure of eligible entities to operate Internet poker
Web sites.
   (b) The operation of Internet poker Web sites within the borders
of the state.
   19992.  Eligible entities may apply to the commission for
licensure pursuant to this chapter.