Section 13-1405 - Bingo.
§ 13-1405. Bingo.
(a) Permits required.- A person authorized to conduct bingo under subsection (b) of this section shall obtain a bingo permit from the county agency designated by the County Commissioners to issue a bingo permit.
(b) Requirements.- An organization may conduct bingo for its own benefit or to benefit charity in the county if the organization is a legal resident of the county and is:
(1) a bona fide:
(i) religious organization;
(ii) fraternal organization;
(iii) civic organization;
(iv) war veterans' organization;
(v) hospital;
(vi) amateur athletic organization;
(vii) patriotic organization;
(viii) educational organization; or
(ix) charitable organization;
(2) a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad; or
(3) an auxiliary for a county volunteer fire department or rescue squad.
(c) Nonresidents prohibited from conducting.- A person who is not a legal resident of the county may not conduct bingo.
(d) Qualification.- To qualify for a bingo permit, a person shall meet the requirements set by the county.
(e) Operation by qualifying organization only.- Only members of an organization listed under subsection (b) of this section may conduct and operate bingo games.
[2005, ch. 234; 2006, ch. 297.]