BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 23.16.1822 and 23.16.1823 pertaining to an increase in video gambling machine permit fees

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

            TO: All Concerned Persons

 

            1. On June 6, 2013, the Department of Justice published MAR Notice No. 23-16-231 pertaining to the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 904 of the 2013 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 11.

 

            2. The agency has amended ARM 23.16.1822 and 23.16.1823 as proposed. 

 

            3. The Gaming Advisory Council members were given an opportunity to review, question, and make suggestions to the proposed rule amendments. No objections, questions, or suggestions were received and a majority of the Council members advised the department to proceed with publication of the rule amendments. No other comments were received.

 

            4. The department intends to apply these rules retroactively to July 1, 2013. A retroactive application of the proposed rules does not result in a negative impact to any affected party. 

           

By:     /s/ Tim Fox                                         /s/ Matthew T. Cochenour             

           TIM FOX                                            MATTHEW T. COCHENOUR

           Attorney General                              Rule Reviewer

           Department of Justice

 

Certified to the Secretary of State July 15, 2013.