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	BOCC AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:	Public Hearing on Ordinance Prohibiting Simulated Gambling Devices and Identifying Simulated Gambling Establishments as a Public Nuisance
Date:	1/27/2020
Department:	County Attorney

Background:
Gaming and gambling are not presently lawful in Nassau County. Presently there is a proliferation of establishments that utilize computer or video displays of games, contests, challenges and other electronic simulations which are or are of the type of games generally associated with legalized casino or gambling outlets for commercial or pecuniary gain. Establishments that utilize simulated gambling devices can deceive many Nassau County residents into believing such activities are legal and lawfully permitted. Due to the inherently deceptive nature of simulated gambling devices, establishments that utilize simulated gambling devices are adverse to the quality of life, tone of commerce and total community environment in Nassau County.
Request:
Consider an Ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners prohibiting simulated gambling devices, defining and identifying simulated gambling establishments as a public nuisance and noxious use; prohibiting the use of simulated gambling devices for certain circumstances; and create an enforcement mechanism for violations; providing an effective date.
Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:
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Action Requested and Recommendation:
Public Hearing on Ordinance Prohibiting Simulated Gambling Devices and Identifying Simulated Gambling Establishments as a Public Nuisance
Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
NA
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