(a) It is the intention of the Legislature that only qualified organizations which are properly issued bingo permits and other licenses, pursuant to this part, shall be allowed to operate bingo games. A qualified organization shall not lend its name or allow its identity to be used by any other person or organization in the operating or promoting of a bingo game.
(b) It shall be unlawful for one or more qualified organizations to pyramid the valuation of prizes or money in such a manner as to exceed the limits in cash or gifts of equivalent value as provided in Section 45-49-150.09. The term equivalent value shall mean the fair market value of any gift as given as a prize in a bingo game.
(c) The bingo permit holder shall announce and make known to all bingo players the dollar value of each and every bingo prize to be given at each and every bingo game at each bingo session.
Structure Code of Alabama
Part 1 - Mobile County Bingo Act.
Section 45-49-150 - Short Title.
Section 45-49-150.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-49-150.02 - Bingo Games - Authorized.
Section 45-49-150.03 - Bingo Games - Permit Required.
Section 45-49-150.04 - Bingo Games - Application for Permit.
Section 45-49-150.05 - Bingo Games - Contents and Display of Permit.
Section 45-49-150.06 - Bingo Games - Certain Activities Prohibited; Value of Prizes.
Section 45-49-150.07 - Bingo Games - Fees.
Section 45-49-150.08 - Bingo Games - Disposition of Proceeds.
Section 45-49-150.09 - Bingo Games Management and Operation.
Section 45-49-150.10 - Recordkeeping.
Section 45-49-150.11 - Maintenance of Records; Inspection of Premises.
Section 45-49-150.12 - Revocation of Permits.
Section 45-49-150.13 - Effect of Revocation.
Section 45-49-150.14 - Violations.
Section 45-49-150.15 - Jurisdiction.
Section 45-49-150.16 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Contraband.
Section 45-49-150.17 - Applicability of Other Laws.
Section 45-49-150.18 - Permit Limitations.
Section 45-49-150.19 - Applicability of Rules or Regulations.