(a) It is the intention of the Legislature that only qualified organizations which are properly issued permits pursuant to this article shall be allowed to operate bingo games.
(b) A qualified organization shall not lend its name or allow its identity to be used by any individual, firm, association, or corporation in the operating or promoting of a bingo game in which the qualified organization is not directly and solely operating the bingo game. All equipment shall be stamped or clearly marked in letters no less than one-half inch in height and one-fourth inch in width, except for the letter ‘‘I,’’ with the name of the organization using the equipment, and it shall be unlawful to use equipment marked with the name of another organization.
(c) It shall be unlawful for two or more qualified organizations to operate bingo games jointly.
(d) It shall be unlawful for two or more qualified organizations to pyramid the valuation of prizes in such a manner as to exceed the limits in cash or gifts of equivalent value as provided in Section 45–37–150.09. The term equivalent value shall mean the fair market value of the gift on the date the gift is given as the prize in a bingo game.
(e) No person or organization by whatever name or composition thereof shall take any salary, expense money, or fees for the operation of any bingo game, except that not more than fifty dollars ($50) per day may be paid to one or more individuals for assisting in the conduct of such games on such day.
(f) No person shall pay consulting fees to any person for any services performed in relation to the operation or conduct of a bingo game.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 37 - Jefferson County.
Section 45-37-150 - Short Title.
Section 45-37-150.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-37-150.02 - Bingo Games - Permit Required.
Section 45-37-150.03 - Bingo Games - Application for Permit.
Section 45-37-150.04 - Bingo Games - Contents and Display of Permit.
Section 45-37-150.05 - Bingo Games - Special Permit.
Section 45-37-150.06 - Bingo Games - Certain Activities Prohibited.
Section 45-37-150.07 - Bingo Games - Fees.
Section 45-37-150.08 - Bingo Games - Disposition of Proceeds.
Section 45-37-150.09 - Bingo Games - Management and Operation.
Section 45-37-150.10 - Bingo Games - Age Restriction.
Section 45-37-150.11 - Bingo Games - Taxation.
Section 45-37-150.12 - Administration and Enforcement.
Section 45-37-150.13 - Rulemaking Authority.
Section 45-37-150.14 - Maintenance of Records; Inspection and Location of Premises.
Section 45-37-150.15 - Suspension or Revocation of Permits.
Section 45-37-150.16 - Violations.
Section 45-37-150.17 - Effect of Revocation, Suspension, Etc.