2817 AMH BUSH H4415.1

HB 2817 - H AMD 0228 Withdrawn February 18, 2002

By Representative Bush

    On page 2, after line 2, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 9.46 RCW to read as follows:

    A gambling licensee located in any city, town, city-county, or county that limits gambling activities to a commercial zone shall include the following statement in any advertising or promotion of gambling activity conducted by the licensee:

"CAUTION:  Participation in gambling activity may result in pathological gambling behavior causing emotional and financial harm.  For help, call 1-800-547-6133."

    For purposes of this section, advertising includes print media, point-of-sale advertising, electronic media, billboards, and radio advertising."

    Correct the title.

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