Sec. I-5. 17 MRSA §314-A, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:

3-A.__Exception.__Notwithstanding subsection 3, an organization licensed under this section may operate high-stakes beano or high-stakes bingo games on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Sec. I-6. 17 MRSA §314-A, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1991, c. 426, §5, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

5.__Restrictions; penalty.__A licensee may not:

A.__Transfer or assign a license issued under this section;

B.__Operate or conduct a beano game or high-stakes beano game on the same premises on the same date as another licensee; or

C.__Conduct a game outside the Indian Territory of the licensed organization.

A licensee who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.

Sec. I-7. 17 MRSA §314-A, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 295, §1, is repealed.

Sec. I-8. 17 MRSA §320, as amended by PL 1987, c. 197, §5, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§320.__Conduct of beano

1.__Liquor prohibited.__A licensee may not conduct "beano" or "bingo" in the same room where liquor is sold, served or consumed during the period of one hour before the conduct of the games.

2.__Disorderly persons prohibited.__A licensee may not permit a disorderly person to enter or remain within the room or area where "beano" or "bingo" games are being conducted.

3.__Penalty.__A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.

Sec. I-9. 17 MRSA §324, as amended by PL 1997, c. 373, §8, is repealed.