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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 5Art. 2§ 19811 Gambling Commission Authority

§ 19811 Gambling Commission Authority

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§ 19811 Gambling Commission Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a group called the California Gambling Control Commission that watches over gambling in California.
  • •The group has five members picked by the Governor and approved by the Senate.
  • •This group has the power to control and watch over all gambling places and people who work in them in California.

Example

A new casino opens in California.

The California Gambling Control Commission will check if the casino follows all the rules, like making sure games are fair and people working there are honest.

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

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§ 19811 Gambling Commission Authority

(a) There is in state government the California Gambling Control Commission, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The California Gambling Control Commission shall succeed to all of the powers of the former California Gambling Control Board. (b) Jurisdiction, including jurisdiction over operation and concentration, and supervision over gambling establishments in this state and over all persons or things having to do with the operations of gambling establishments is vested in the commission. (Added by renumbering Section 19810A by Stats. 2002, Ch. 738, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

California Gambling Control Commissiongambling establishmentsjurisdictionsupervision

Related Statutes

  • § 6322.1 County Law Library Funding Increase
  • § 19810 Attorney General Delegation
  • § 19812 Gambling Commission Member Eligibility
  • § 19813 Commission Member Terms Appointments
  • § 19814 Gambling Commission Conflict Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19811.
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