§ 19955 Gambling License Fee Penalties

Business and Professions Code·California

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•If a gambling place doesn't pay its yearly fees on time, the state can shut it down for up to 90 days.
•If the fees still aren't paid after 90 days, the gambling place loses its license to operate.
•The rule has been in effect since January 1, 2011.

Example

A casino forgets to pay its yearly fee to the state.

The state can close the casino for up to 90 days. If the casino still doesn't pay after that time, it loses its license and can't operate anymore.

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§ 19955 Gambling License Fee Penalties

If an owner licensee fails to make timely payment of annual fees required under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 19951, the commission may order the temporary closure of the gambling establishment for up to 90 days after the payment due date, after which time, if the fees, or any portion thereof, remain unpaid, the gambling establishment’s state gambling license shall be deemed surrendered. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 553, Sec. 2. (AB 2596) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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owner licensee annual fees temporary closure state gambling license

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19955.

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