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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 5Art. 1§ 19800 Gambling Control Act

§ 19800 Gambling Control Act

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§ 19800 Gambling Control Act

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is called the 'Gambling Control Act'.
  • •It was created in 1997 and started being used in 1998.
  • •It's about rules for gambling.

Example

If you want to open a casino or a place where people can gamble.

This law sets the rules you have to follow to run that place legally.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 19800 Gambling Control Act

This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the “Gambling Control Act.” (Repealed and added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 867, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Gambling Control ActStats. 1997, Ch. 867, Sec. 3

Related Statutes

  • § 19801 Gambling Regulation And Prohibitions
  • § 19802 Gambling Regulation Safeguards
  • § 19803 Local Gambling Regulation Standards
  • § 19804 Court Relief Against Agency Actions
  • § 19805 Gambling License Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19800.
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