This chapter is for the purpose of regulating
all games of chance held, operated or conducted within the Township,
pursuant to Acts of the Legislature of the State of New Jersey known
as the "Bingo Licensing Law," N.J.S.A. 5:8-24 et seq., and the "Raffles
Licensing Law," N.J.S.A. 5:8-50 et seq., and in accordance with the
rules and regulations issued or to be promulgated by the Legalized
Games of Chance Control Commission in the Department of Law and Public
Safety of the State of New Jersey. All applications, licenses and
proceedings in connection therewith shall be subject to the provisions
of such Acts and the rules and regulations, and any laws, rules and
regulations hereafter enacted, and shall be further subject to the
provisions of this chapter.
The issuing authority, as the same in defined
in N.J.S.A. 5:8-24 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 5:8-50 et seq., responsible
for approving bingo and raffle licenses shall be the Municipal Clerk.
Licensees authorized by law to conduct any games
of chance, including raffles and bingo, shall be permitted to conduct
the same on any day of the week, including Sundays, as provided by
N.J.S.A. 5:8-31 and N.J.S.A. 5:8-58.
The issuing authority shall approve or deny
all applications for bingo or raffle licenses with due expedition
after the filing of the application. Applications must be filed with
the Municipal Clerk, together with required fees pursuant to law.
The applicant shall demonstrate, in writing, compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and regulations.
No license to conduct a game of chance as authorized
by law shall be issued to any organization not having a bona fide
situs established in good faith within the State of New Jersey and
actively engaged in serving one or more of the authorized purposes
as defined by the rules and regulations of the Legalized Games of
Chance Control Commission.
The governing body, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:8-30
and N.J.S.A. 5:8-57, may suspend and revoke any issued bingo or raffle
license, after a hearing, for any violation of this chapter or state
law. The governing body may suspend the operation of a bingo or raffle
pending hearing, in which case a hearing must be held within five
days after such action. Notice of a hearing shall be served personally
upon an officer of the licensee or the member in charge of the conduct
of the bingo or raffle or sent by registered mail or certified mail
to the licensee at the address shown on the license. All decisions
and findings by the governing body regarding the suspension or revocation
of a bingo or raffle license shall be in writing.
Fees for games of chance shall be as set forth
by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.
Penalties for violation of this chapter shall be as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
II, Violations and Penalty, or as provided in the New Jersey Administrative Code.