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ARTICLE V. LEGALIZED GAMBLING* *State law references: Lawful gambling and gambling devices, Minn. Stats. ch. 349; local regulation of gambling, Minn. Stats. § 349.213. Sec. 38-161. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Gambling control division means the state agency that licenses and regulates gambling. Lawful gambling means the operation, conduct, or sale of bingo, raffles, paddlewheels, tipboards, and pull- tabs. Lawful purpose means any expenditure by, or contribution to, a 501(c)(3) organization, provided that the organization and expenditure or contribution are in conformity with standards prescribed by the gambling control board under Minn. Stats. § 349.154. Net profit means gross profit less reasonable sums actually expended for allowable expenses. Organization means a religious, fraternal, veterans', or other nonprofit entity which has been in existence for at least three years, has at least 15 active members and is not in existence solely for the purpose of conducting gambling. Premises permit means atwo-year permit granted by the state gambling control board for each premises where lawful gambling is to be conducted. Trade area means the following cities and townships: the City of Elk River, the City of Otsego, the City of Rogers, the City of Ramsey, the City of Nowthen, the City of St. Francis, the City of Dayton, the City of Zimmerman, Big Lake Township, Livonia Township, and Orrock Township. (Code 1982, § 716.00; Ord. No. 09-04, § 1, 5-18-2009) Cross references: Definitions generally, § 1-2. Sec. 38-162. Purpose of article. It is the stated policy of the city council that, to the extent lawful regulated gambling is permitted within the city, the net profits and proceeds of gambling shall directly benefit the citizens of the city. (Code 1982, § 716.02) Sec. 38-163. Licenses and permits generally. (a) It shall be unlawful to operate lawful gambling without a license issued by the state gambling control division. (b) Licenses to operate gambling devices or to conduct raffles shall be issued only to a fraternal, religious, veterans', or other nonprofit organization covered by Minn. Stats. § 349.16. (c) The organization desiring a gambling license must obtain an application from the state gambling control division. (d) The gambling control division may not issue or renew a premises permit or bingo hall license unless the organization submits a resolution from the city council approving the premises permit or bingo hall license. The resolution must have been adopted within 60 days of the date of application for the new or renewed permit or license.