23-5-701. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, for purposes of this part, “casino night” means a fundraising event during which wagers may be made in gambling activities authorized in 23-5-702 through the use of imitation money. History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 647, L. 1991.
23-5-702. Casino nights authorized. (1) Nonprofit organizations may conduct or participate in a casino night. (2) The following gambling activities may be conducted during a casino night: (a) live card games authorized under 23-5-311; (b) live bingo and keno games; and (c) raffles. History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 647, L. 1991.
23-5-703 and 23-5-704 reserved.
23-5-705. Application for permit. (1) A nonprofit organization may apply to the department for a casino night permit on a form prescribed and furnished by the department. The application must be accompanied by a fee of $25. (2) The application must include: (a) the name and address of the applicant; (b) the name and address of the applicant’s officers; […]
23-5-706. Issuance of permit — disposition of fee. (1) After review of an application submitted under 23-5-705, the department may issue to the applicant a casino night permit. Only one permit may be issued to the applicant each year. The permit is valid for only one location and is not assignable or transferable. (2) The department shall […]
23-5-707 through 23-5-709 reserved.
23-5-710. Requirements for conducting casino nights. A nonprofit organization that has obtained a permit under 23-5-706 shall conduct a casino night in compliance with the following conditions: (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(b), a casino night may not last more than 12 consecutive hours. (b) A casino night may be split into two separate, 6-consecutive hour sessions […]
23-5-711. Nonapplicability of certain gambling laws. The provisions of parts 3 and 4 of this chapter, except 23-5-311, do not apply to live card games, live bingo or keno games, or raffles conducted during a casino night. History: En. Sec. 19, Ch. 647, L. 1991.
23-5-712 through 23-5-714 reserved.
23-5-715. Rules. The department shall adopt rules to administer this part. At a minimum, the rules must address application procedures and play of the games during a casino night. History: En. Sec. 20, Ch. 647, L. 1991.
