As used in this article the following words shall have the following meanings:
(1) BINGO. The game where numbers or symbols on a card are matched with numbers or symbols selected at random.
(2) BINGO SESSION. A consecutive period of time during which bingo is played on a given day.
(3) LOCATION. A single building, hall, enclosure, or outdoor area used for the purpose of playing bingo pursuant to a permit issued under this article.
(4) PERMIT HOLDER. A qualified organization which has a permit pursuant to this article.
(5) PERSON. Any human being, corporation, association, or other legal entity.
(6) QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION. A bona fide religious, educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal, or veterans organization which qualifies as an exempt organization under Section 50l(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and which operates without profit to its members and, except for special permit holders issued pursuant to Section 45-20-150.03, which has been in existence continuously as that organization for a period of five years and which has owned or leased real property in Covington County for at least five years immediately prior to making application for a permit under this article.
(7) SPECIAL PERMIT HOLDER. One who holds a permit for a special occasion pursuant to Section 45-20-150.03.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 20 - Covington County.
Section 45-20-150 - Definitions.
Section 45-20-150.01 - Bingo Games - Authorized.
Section 45-20-150.02 - Bingo Games - Permits.
Section 45-20-150.03 - Bingo Games - Special Permits.
Section 45-20-150.04 - Bingo Games - Permit Requirements.
Section 45-20-150.05 - Bingo Games - Legislative Intent; Actual Expenses; Consulting Fees.
Section 45-20-150.06 - Bingo Games - Disposition of Fees.
Section 45-20-150.07 - Bingo Games - Proceeds for Charitable or Educational Purposes.
Section 45-20-150.08 - Bingo Games - Equipment; Prize and Conduct Limitations.
Section 45-20-150.09 - Bingo Games - Recordkeeping.
Section 45-20-150.10 - Bingo Games - Filing of Records; Inspection of Records and Premises.
Section 45-20-150.11 - Revocation of Bingo Permits.
Section 45-20-150.12 - Revocation of Bingo Permit - Eligibility; Effect of Conviction.
Section 45-20-150.13 - Revocation of Bingo Permit - Jurisdiction to Restrain or Enjoin.
Section 45-20-150.14 - Violations; Penalties.
Section 45-20-150.15 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Contraband.