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ARTICLE 85 Section 85-5. The Illinois Gambling Act is amended by changing Section 7 as follows: (230 ILCS 10/7) (from Ch. 120, par. 2407) Sec. 7. Owners licenses. (a) The Board shall issue owners licenses to persons or entities that apply for such licenses upon payment to the Board of the non-refundable license fee as provided in subsection (e) or (e-5) and upon a determination by the Board that the applicant is eligible for an owners license pursuant to this Act and the rules of the Board. From December 15, 2008 (the effective date of Public Act 95-1008) until (i) 3 years after December 15, 2008 (the effective date of Public Act 95-1008), (ii) the date any organization licensee begins to operate a slot machine or video game of chance under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 or this Act, (iii) the date that payments begin under subsection (c-5) of Section 13 of this Act, (iv) the wagering tax imposed under Section 13 of this Act is increased by law to reflect a tax rate that is at least as stringent or more stringent than the tax rate contained in subsection (a-3) of Section 13, or (v) when an owners licensee holding a license issued pursuant to Section 7.1 of this Act begins conducting gaming, whichever occurs SB3019 Enrolled LRB104 20255 HLH 33706 b Public Act 104-0468