TITLE XXIV GAMES, AMUSEMENTS, AND ATHLETIC EXHIBITIONS
CHAPTER 287-I SPORTS BETTING
Section 287-I:6
287-I:6 Local Option for Operation of Sports Book Retail Locations. –
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 39:3, 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 the city/town of [fill in town/city name] allow the operation of sports book retail locations within [fill in city/town]?"
II. If a majority of those voting on the question vote "Yes", sports book retail locations may be operated within the town or city.
III. 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.
Source. 2019, 215:1, eff. July 12, 2019. 2021, 13:1, eff. July 1, 2021.