This law allows cities and counties in California to create or modify local rules about gambling establishments, as long as they don't contradict the state chapter on gambling. Cities and counties can only issue gambling licenses if one of these conditions is met: an ordinance approved by public vote was in place after January 1, 1984; or an ordinance allowing cardrooms existed before January 1, 1984; or a new measure is approved by voters, permitting controlled gambling. If gambling is approved, detailed initial rules must be included on the ballot, such as hours of operation and limits on games and tables. These authorizations are subject to other related laws unless those laws are repealed.

This law sets rules for expanding gambling in cities and counties. If any changes would lead to a big increase (25% or more) in things like the number of gambling tables, card rooms, or hours a gambling place is open, voters must first approve it. Exceptions allow smaller expansions under 25% without a vote, but anything more requires voter approval. The law clarifies that simply adding more games isn't considered an expansion.

If a city or county wants to change rules about gambling places or laws, they must first send their plans to a specific department for feedback before making it official.

This law allows cities and counties in California to modify their rules to add two extra gambling tables to a gambling establishment beyond what was allowed in 2010 and 2013. Each authorized modification can only be used once, but is in addition to any other legal permissions to increase table numbers.

Cities or counties in California can change local laws to let smaller gambling businesses, with less than 20 tables, add more tables. They can add 2 tables in the first year and then 2 more every four years, but can't go over 10 extra tables total. All existing tables need to be in use, and taxes and fees must be up-to-date. This local rule works alongside other state rules already letting cities increase table numbers, except where they have already done so in a specific past case. Local areas can expand their limits to fit more tables.

This law states that if a city or county in California did not allow gambling before January 1, 1996, they cannot start allowing it now. For places that allowed gambling as of January 1, 1996, they can't expand gambling beyond what was allowed back then. However, if voters approved increasing the number of gambling tables after November 1, 2020, and it became effective by January 1, 2023, it's still valid. Any new rules trying to expand gambling beyond those existing in 2022 are invalid. This law will be in effect until January 1, 2043.

This law limits the issuance of gambling licenses for new gambling establishments. Specifically, if a gambling venue wasn't licensed by December 31, 1999, or had an application submitted by September 1, 2000, it cannot receive a new license. Additionally, any application for a license for establishments that weren't licensed by the end of 2022 will not be approved after January 1, 2024. Licenses issued between December 31, 2022, and January 1, 2024, for such establishments are invalid. This law remains effective until January 1, 2043, when it will automatically repeal.

This law says that local governments in California, like cities and counties, cannot allow someone to operate a gambling business unless that person already holds a specific state license called an 'owner licensee.' Even if someone has a state gambling license, it doesn't mean that local areas have to give them permission to open a business there.

This law allows a city that has annexed an area with a gambling establishment to pass rules about gambling in that establishment. These rules can include things like what games can be played, how long the place can stay open, and how much money can be bet. The new rules should be the same as the ones before annexation. If there's any question about what's allowed, they should look back at the rules from January 1, 1996.