(a) Bingo may not be conducted with any equipment which is not owned, being purchased, or being rented by the permit holder, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of Section 45-20-150.05.
(b) Prizes given by any organization for the playing of bingo games shall not be less than 50 percent of the gross receipts in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any bingo session.
(c) A permit holder may not advertise bingo except to the extent and in the manner authorized by rule of the sheriff. If the sheriff allows a permit holder to advertise bingo, the permit holder shall indicate in the advertisement the purposes for which the net proceeds will be used by the permit holder.
(d) A permit holder shall conduct bingo sessions only at the single location specified in the permit holder's application.
(e) No person under the age of 19 years shall be permitted to play, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, any game of bingo conducted pursuant to any permit issued under this article. No person under the age of 19 years shall be permitted to conduct or assist in conducting any bingo session pursuant to this article.
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.