As provided for by the "Bingo Licensing Law" and the "Raffles Licensing Law," eligible organizations may conduct games of chance known
as "bingo" and "raffles" within the Borough. The purpose of this chapter
is to authorize the Borough to issue licenses in accordance with statutory
law.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATION
An association of veterans of any war in which the United
States has been engaged, a church or religious congregation, a religious
organization, a charitable organization, an educational organization,
a fraternal organization, a civic and service club, a senior citizen
association, a senior citizen club, an officially recognized volunteer
fire company, or an officially recognized volunteer first aid or rescue
squad.
No eligible organization shall conduct bingo or a raffle without
first having applied for and received a license.
The issuing authority for the Borough responsible for approving
bingo and raffle licenses shall be the Borough Clerk.
The Borough Clerk shall approve or deny all applications for
bingo or raffle licenses in accordance with statutory law.