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CHAPTER 215
HB 480-FN - FINAL VERSION
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I. Any town or city may allow the operation of a sports book retail location according to the
provisions of this subdivision, in the following manner, excepting that nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit Internet or mobile wagering or lottery games involving tier III sports wagers in
the jurisdiction, if so authorized by the passage of this statute.
(a) In a town, the question shall be placed on the warrant of an annual town meeting
under the procedures set. out in RSA 39:8, and shall be voted on a ballot. In a city, the legislative
body may vote to place the question on the official ballot for any regular municipal election, or, in the
alternative, shall place the question on the official ballot for any regular municipal election upon
submission to the legislative body of a petition signed by 25 of the registered voters.
(b) The selectmen, aldermen, or city council shall hold a public hearing on the question
at least 15 days but not more than 30 days before the question is to be voted on. Notice of the
hearing shall be posted in at least 2 public places in the municipality and published in a newspaper
of general circulation at least 7 days before the hearing.
(c) The wording of the question shall be substantially as follows: "Shall we allow the
operation of sports book retail locations within the town or city?"
II. If a majority of those voting on the question vote "Yes", sports book retail locations may
be operated within the town or city.
Ill. If the question is not approved, the question may later be voted upon according to the
provisions of paragraph I at the next annual town meeting or regular municipal election.
IV. A municipality that has voted to allow the operation of sports book retail locations may
consider rescinding its action in the manner described in paragraph I of this section.
V. An unincorporated place may allow the operation of a physical sports book retail location
by majority vote of the county delegation, after a public hearing is held.
VI. The commission shall maintain a list of municipalities where sports book retail locations
may be placed into operation.
287-I:7 Mobile Sports Wagering Authorized. The commission and its agents are authorized to
operate a sports books that offer tier I, tier II, and tier III sports wagers through a mobile sports
wagering platform by mobile devices or over the Internet. No more than 5 mobile sports wagering
agents shall be in operation at any given time. With respect. to mobile sports wagering, the
commission, either independently, or through its agent, shall provide:
I. Age verification measures to be undertaken to block access to and prevent sports wagers
by persons under the age of 18 years.
II. Identity verification through secure online databases or by examination of photo
identification.
III. That mobile sports wagers must be initiated and received within the geographic borders
of the state of New Hampshire and may not be intentionally routed outside of the state. The
