Section 13-2619 – Definitions
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Gaming device” means a paddle wheel, wheel of fortune, chance book, raffle, or any other mechanism for playing a game of chance. (2) “Gaming device” does not include bingo. (c) “Multiple gaming device permit” means a permit that allows the use of two or more gaming devices. […]
Section 13-2620 – Effect of Part
This part does not authorize gambling using a slot machine or coin machine.
Section 13-2621 – Gaming Permits
(a) The county commissioners may issue a permit to any of the following organizations to conduct a fundraiser at which merchandise or money prizes may be awarded by gaming devices: (1) a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at the same location in the county for at least 3 years before applying for a […]
Section 13-2622 – Regulation by County Commissioners
The county commissioners may: (1) adopt regulations concerning the permit application and the issuance of permits under this part; (2) set a fee by resolution for each kind of permit issued under this part; (3) regulate the number of permits issued to organizations each year; and (4) deny a permit to an organization for up to 3 years if […]
Section 13-2623 – Multiple Gaming Device Permits — Limitations
(a) The county commissioners may not issue more than two multiple gaming device permits to an organization in any 1 year. (b) The county commissioners may not issue: (1) more than eight multiple gaming device permits for fundraisers to be held in any one facility in any 1 year; or (2) more than three multiple gaming device permits for […]
Section 13-2624 – Multiple Gaming Device Permits — Use of Funds
At least one-half of the funds derived from a fundraiser for which a multiple gaming device permit has been issued under this part shall be used for a civic, charitable, or educational purpose.
Section 13-2625 – Raffles
(a) A raffle conducted under a permit issued under this part may not last more than 1 year from the date the permit is issued to the date the last prize is awarded. (b) The county commissioners may regulate the number of permits to conduct a raffle that an organization may receive in a year. (c) A raffle […]
Section 13-2626 – Conduct of Fundraisers
(a) (1) (i) A fundraiser conducted under this part shall be managed and operated only by members of the organization that receives the permit for the fundraiser. (ii) A person may not be compensated for the management or operation of any gaming activity authorized by the permit. (2) Each organization that receives a permit for a fundraiser under this part […]
Section 13-2627 – Accounting
Within 30 days after a fundraiser conducted under this part, the organization that received the permit for the fundraiser shall submit to the county commissioners: (1) an accounting of all funds received or pledged; (2) an accounting of all expenses paid or incurred; and (3) a statement under oath of the application of the net profits.
Section 13-2628 – Penalty
(a) A person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both. (b) Each day on which a violation of this part occurs is a separate violation.