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LG215 Lease for Lawful Gambling Activity Lease Term: The term of this agreement will be concurrent with the premises permit issued by the Gambling Control Board (Board). Management: The owner of the premises or the lessor will not manage the conduct of lawful gambling at the premises. The organization may not conduct any activity on behalf of the lessor on the leased premises. Participation as Players Prohibited: The lessor will not par- ticipate directly or indirectly as a player in any lawful gambling conducted on the premises. The lessor's immediate family and any agents or gambling employees of the lessor will not partici- pate as players in the conduct of lawful gambling on the premis- es, except as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 349.181. Illegal Gambling: The lessor is aware of the prohibition against illegal gambling in Minnesota Statutes 609.75, and the penalties for illegal gambling violations in Minnesota Rules 7865.0220, Subpart 3. In addition, the Board may authorize the organization to withhold rent for a period of up to 90 days if the Board determines that illegal gambling occurred on the premises or that the lessor or its employees participated in the illegal gambling or knew of the gambling and did not take prompt action to stop the gambling. Continued tenancy of the organiza- tion is authorized without payment of rent during the time period determined by the Board for violations of this provision, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 349.18, Subd. 1(a). To the best of the lessor's knowledge, the lessor affirms that any and all games or devices located on the premises are not being used, and are not capable of being used, in a manner that violates the prohibitions against illegal gambling in Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.75. Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules 7865.0220, Subpart 3, an organization must continue making rent payments under the terms of this lease, if the organization or its agents are found to be solely responsible for any illegal gambling, conducted at this site, that is prohibited by Minnesota Rules 7861.0260, Subpart 1, item H, or Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.75, unless the organization's agents responsible for the illegal gambling activity are also agents or employees of the lessor. The lessor must not modify or terminate the lease in whole or in part because the organization reported, to a state or local law enforcement authority or to the Board, the conduct of illegal gambling activity at this site in which the organization did not participate. Other Prohibitions: The lessor will not impose restrictions on the organization with respect to providers (distributor or linked bingo game provider) of gambling-related equipment and ser- vices or in the use of net profits for lawful purposes. The lessor, the lessor's immediate family, any person residing in the same residence as the lessor, and any agents or employees of the lessor will not require the organization to perform any action that would violate statute or rule. The lessor must not modify or terminate this lease in whole or in part due to the lessor's violation of this provision. If there is a dispute as to whether a violation occurred, the lease will remain in effect pend- ing a final determination by the Compliance Review Group (CRG) of the Board. The lessor agrees to arbitration when a violation of this provision is alleged. The arbitrator shall be the CRG. Access to Permitted Premises: Consent is given to the Board and its agents, the commissioners of revenue and public safety and their agents, and law enforcement personnel to enter and inspect the permitted premises at any reasonable time during the business hours of the lessor. The organization has access to the premises during any time reasonable and when necessary for the conduct of lawful gambling. Lessor Records: The lessor must maintain a record of all money received from the organization, and make the record available to the Board and its agents, and the commissioners of revenue and public safety and their agents upon demand. The record must be maintained for 3-1/2 years. Rent All-Inclusive: Amounts paid as rent by the organization to the lessor are all-inclusive. No other services or expenses provided or contracted by the lessor may be paid by the organi- zation, including but not limited to: - trash removal - electricity, heat - snow removal - storage - janitorial and cleaning services - other utilities or services - lawn services - security, security monitoring - cost of any communication network or service required to conduct electronic pull-tabs games or electronic bingo - in the case of bar operations, cash shortages. Any other expenditures made by an organization that is related to a leased premises must be approved by the director of the Board. Rent payments may not be made to an individual. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF LEASE TERMS I affirm that this lease is the total and only agreement between the lessor and the organization, and that all obligations and agreements are contained in or attached to this lease and are subject to the approval of the director of the Gambling Control Board. Other terms of the lease: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Lessor: Date: Signature of Organization Official (Lessee): Date: Print Name and Title of Lessor: Print Name and Title of Lessee: Questions? Contact the Licensing Section, Gambling Control Board, at 651-539-1900. This publication will be made available in alternative format (i.e. large print, braille) upon request. Data privacy notice: The information requested on this form and any attachments will become public information when received by the Board, and will be used to determine your compliance with Minnesota statutes and rules governing lawful gambling activities. 6/15 Page 2 of 2 Mail or fax lease to: Minnesota Gambling Control Board 1711 W. County Road B, Suite 300 South Roseville, MN 55113 Fax: 651-639-4032 Page 139 of 211