BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of NEW RULE I concerning change in business entity type, and amendment of ARM 23.16.117, 23.16.125, 23.16.126, 23.16.1101, 23.16.1713, 23.16.1901, and 23.16.1908, concerning transfer of interest to a new owner; change of liquor license type; change of location for a licensed manufacturer, distributor, or route operator; card game tournaments; licensure of sports tab sponsors; video gambling machine bill acceptors; and software specifications for video keno machines

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT

            TO:  All Concerned Persons

 

            1.  On October 27, 2011, the Department of Justice published MAR Notice No. 23-16-223, regarding the public hearing on the proposed adoption and amendment of the above-stated rules at page 2205, 2011 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 20.

 

            2.  The Department of Justice has adopted Rule I (23.16.127), and amended ARM 23.16.117, 23.16.125, 23.16.126, 23.16.1101, 23.16.1713, 23.16.1901, and 23.16.1908 exactly as proposed.

 

            3.  A public hearing was held on November 17, 2011.  Oral comments were received from Neil Peterson for Gaming Industry Association of Montana, Inc. and Ronda Wiggers, Montana Coin Machine Operators Association, both of whom spoke in support of the proposed rules.  No adverse comments were offered at the public hearing or in writing. 

 

By:      /s/ Steve Bullock                                                      /s/ J. Stuart Segrest

            STEVE BULLOCK                                                 J. STUART SEGREST

            Attorney General, Department of Justice             Rule Reviewer

 

Certified to the Secretary of State November 28, 2011.