No less than 100 percent of the net proceeds of a bingo game shall be designated and expended for charitable or educational purposes. Net proceeds means gross proceeds less reasonable expenses incurred or paid in connection with the holding, operating, or conducting of bingo. Reasonable expenses shall not include any expenses related to advertising and any advertising done shall contain the name of the permit holder. Reasonable expenses shall include the following bona fide expenses, in reasonable amounts:
(1) The purchase or rental of equipment necessary for conducting bingo and payment of services reasonably necessary for the repair and maintenance of equipment.
(2) Payment of cash prizes or the purchase of prizes of merchandise.
(3) Insurance on the facilities and liability coverage, as is reasonable for the operation of bingo.
(4) Utilities.
(5) Janitorial services.
(6) The fee required for issuance or reissuance of a permit to conduct bingo.
(7) Other reasonable expenses incurred by the permit holder, not inconsistent with this article or a resolution of the Houston County Commission.
Structure Code of Alabama
Section 45-35-150 - Definitions.
Section 45-35-150.01 - Bingo Games - Authorized.
Section 45-35-150.02 - Bingo Games - Permits.
Section 45-35-150.03 - Bingo Games - Permit Requirements.
Section 45-35-150.05 - Bingo Games - Fees; Disposition of Funds.
Section 45-35-150.06 - Bingo Games - Charitable or Educational Purposes of Proceeds.
Section 45-35-150.07 - Bingo Games - Equipment; Prize and Conduct Limitations.
Section 45-35-150.08 - Bingo Games - Recordkeeping.
Section 45-35-150.09 - Bingo Games - Filing of Records; Inspection; Examination or Audit.
Section 45-35-150.10 - Revocation of Bingo Permit - Procedures.
Section 45-35-150.11 - Revocation of Bingo Permit - Eligibility; Effect of Convictions.
Section 45-35-150.12 - Revocation of Bingo Permit - Jurisdiction to Restrain or Enjoin.
Section 45-35-150.13 - Violations.
Section 45-35-150.14 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Contraband.