California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 5 — The Gambling Control ActArticle 3 — RegulationsSection 19842
(a) The commission shall not prohibit, on a statewide basis, the play of any game or restrict the manner in which any game is played, unless the commission, in a proceeding pursuant to this article, finds that the game, or the manner in which the game is played, violates a law of the United States, a law of this state, or a local ordinance.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the powers of the commission in a proceeding against a licensee pursuant to Article 10 (commencing with Section 19930).
(c) No regulation prohibiting a game or the manner in which a game is played shall be deemed to be an emergency regulation.
Notes
Prohibits the commission from banning a game statewide or restricting how it is played unless, in the required proceeding, it finds the game or manner of play violates federal, state, or local law. Preserves commission powers in proceedings against licensees and bars treating any regulation prohibiting a game or manner of play as an emergency regulation.
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