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bill NO. _____________
INTRODUCED
BY _________________________________________________
By Request of the ****
A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED: "AN ACT REVISING LAWS RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE LOTTERY; REMOVING THE RESTRICTION THAT THE DIRECTOR MAY NOT HOLD ANY OTHER OCCUPATION; PROVIDING THAT THE DIRECTOR MAY NOT OWN OR BE EMPLOYED BY A GAMING SUPPLIER OR SALES AGENT; AMENDING SECTION 23-7-210, MCA; and PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE."
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
Section 1. Section 23-7-210, MCA, is amended to read:
"23-7-210. Director -- appointment -- qualifications. (1) The director must be appointed by the governor and shall hold office at the pleasure of the governor.
(2) The director must be qualified by training and experience to direct the state lottery, including sports wagering. The director must be a full-time employee and may not engage in any other occupation own or be employed by a gaming supplier or sales agent."
NEW SECTION. Section 2. Effective date. [This act] is effective on passage and approval.