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Florence, Oregon - Casino Compact

 
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The Amended Tribal-State Compact for Regulation of Class III gaming between the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians and the State of Oregon, effective March 7, 2003.

Compact, pages 1 through 12
2/25/03 Letter from U.S. Department of Interior to Tribe re: effective date of compact
3/7/03 - Federal Register Notice
1/8/03 - Tribe Resolution
Section 1. Title, page 3
Section 2. Findings, page 3
Section 3. Definitions, page 5
Section 4. Authorized Class III Gaming, page 9
   A. Only compact between the Tribes and the State
   B. Authorized games
   C. Gaming location
   D. Number of VLTs
   E. Introduction of authorized games at gaming facility

Compact, pages 13 through 30
Section 5. Jurisdiction, page 14
   A. In general
Section 6. Principles Governing Tribal Gaming Operations Decisions, page 16
   B. Procedure for resolving disputes concerning operational decisions
Section 7. Licensing and Contracting, page 19
   A. Licensing of gaming employees
   B. Contracts with manufacturers and suppliers
   C. Fees for background investigations
   D. Access to contracts

Compact, pages 31 through 45
Section 8. Regulations for Operation and Management of Class III Games, page 34
   A. Gaming regulations
   B. Identification badges
   C. No credit extended
   D. Prohibition on attendance and play of minors
   E. Prohibition of firearms
   F. Service of alcohol
   G. Liability for damage to persons and property
Section 9. Inspection and Enforcement of Gaming Regulations, page 36
   A. Tribal gaming commission
   B. State enforcement of compact provisions
Section 10. Tribal Payment of Costs for Oversight; Contribution for Public Benefit, page 44
   A. Assessment for state regulatory and law enforcement costs
   B. (Disputes re: assessment)
   C.  Creation and maintenance of community benefit fund

Compact, pages 46 through 61
Section 11. Application of State Regulatory Standards, page 50
   A. Health, safety and environmental standards
   B. Transportation issues
   C. (Report winnings to Oregon Dept. Revenue)
   D. Public safety issues
Section 12. Effective Date; Termination; Amendments, page 54
   A. Effective date
   B. Termination
   C. Automatic amendment
   D. Amendments
Section 13. Disclaimers and Waivers, page 56
   A. Gaming at another location or facility
   B. Status of Class II gaming
   C. Prohibition on taxation by the State
   D. Preservation of tribal self-government
   E. (esclusively for benefit of tribe and State)
Sectionn 14. Notice, page 57
Section 15, Severability, page 57
Section 16, Dispute Resolution, page 58
Section 17. Integration, page 59
Exhibit I, Property description, Lane County, page 60
Exhibit II, Property description, Coos County, page 61
Appendix, A-1-93 (not available)


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