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Beaumont council amends code to ban gaming sites and machines after public hearing; business owners warn of legal and economic fallout
Summary
After a public hearing that drew business owners urging restraint and legal caution, Beaumont City Council voted to amend Article 6 of the city code to prohibit gaming sites and gaming machines within city limits; opponents cited potential state-law conflicts and warned of legal challenges.
The Beaumont City Council voted to amend Article 6 of the city code and prohibit gaming sites and gaming machines within the city limits after a public hearing that featured business owners who urged delay and cautioned the council about legal ramifications.
The ordinance, read during a public hearing, drew two business owners who said their establishments operate state licenses and that a local ban could create legal uncertainty and economic hardship. Mohammed Naim urged council not to single out Beaumont for restriction, saying businesses "paid tax, employ local residents, and contribute meaningfully to our local economy." Adil Samar, an attorney appearing on behalf of affected…
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