§ 6-1. Gambling games.

(a)

Limited 24 hour gambling allowed. Pursuant to MCA 23-5-307 and 23-5-408, all gambling games which are authorized and permitted by the State of Montana may continue to be played between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8.00 a.m. as provided under subsection (b).

(b)

Dates allowed. Section 6-1 shall apply to the following dates in any calendar year:

(1)

January 1st.

(2)

The third Friday, Saturday and Sunday of May.

(3)

For the calendar year 1995 only, August 30 and 31, and September 1, 2 and 3.

(4)

Up to eight additional days in any calendar year as determined in subsection (c).

(c)

Determination of additional days. Requests for additional days allowing gambling between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. can be made by the Miles City Tavern Owners Association. Such requests by the Tavern Owners Association shall be in the form of a written petition stating the days requested and the reasons therefor. The written petition shall be presented to the city council for its approval or disapproval. Any additional days approved by the city council shall be available to all establishments located within the corporate boundaries of the city which hold a gambling operator license in good standing. The approval of the additional days shall only be effective for the calendar year in which requested.

(Ord. No. 1065, §§ 1—3, 7-11-95)