9.13.090 - Conduct of bingo games.

(a)

Each licensed eligible organization may hold a maximum of one bingo game per week.

(b)

The posting of any sign or device at the location at which a bingo game is being, or will be held for the specific purpose of advertising the location, date, or time of a bingo game is strictly prohibited, except within the interior of the location.

(c)

Notwithstanding that bingo games are open to the public, attendance at any bingo game shall be limited to the occupance capacity of the room in which such game is conducted or the limit stated in the bingo license, whichever is less. Neither seats nor space may be reserved for any person.

(d)

No alcoholic beverages shall be served or consumed during the hours of operation of a bingo game.

(e)

No person who is intoxicated shall be allowed to participate in a bingo game.

(f)

The bingo license shall be posted at all times in a conspicuous place at the public entrance to a bingo game while such game is being conducted.

(g)

The licensee shall post the costs, prizes, and rules of each game to be played. Such signs shall be posted adjacent to the license and permit during the conduct of the bingo game.

(h)

No admission fee, purchase or donation shall be required for entry onto the bingo premises.

(i)

No licensee shall issue chips or money to a patron on credit or loan (including, but not limited to, IOU's and checks to be held) or allow any patron to play on credit.

(j)

Bingo games may be held only between noon and midnight on any one day, not to exceed any six continuous hours.

(k)

All monetary or cash prizes in excess of fifty dollars shall be paid in the form of a check drawn on a financial institution.

(l)

Bingo games shall be operated only on the property applied for, the address of which is stated in the application.

(Ord. 442 § 2, 1991; Ord. 351 § 1(part), 1984).