[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Putnam 9-5-1939 (C); amended
in its entirety 4-16-2018 STM.
Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Bingo shall be legal in the Town of Putnam in accordance with
the Connecticut state statutes governing such games, including without
limitation C.G.S. §§ 7-169 et seq., as the same may
be amended from time to time. In accordance with Public Act No. 17-231,
effective January 1, 2018, the Town will be responsible for the permitting
and enforcement of all bingo games. In addition, the Town will be
responsible for receiving and monitoring the post-event reporting
by the organization.
A.
Bingo registrations may be issued to qualifying nonprofit organizations
by the Mayor of the Town. Registration forms are available on the
Town's website or at the Town Clerk's office. The registration
form, proof of nonprofit status and fees shall be submitted to the
Town Clerk. Qualified entities may apply for any of the following
bingo permits:
B.
Individual operators are required to submit a PIN operator registration
form with the Town Clerk prior to operating a bingo. All PIN operator
registrations previously approved by the State of Connecticut remain
in effect. Individual operators must provide state documentation to
the Town Clerk for recording.
Bingo registration forms shall be accompanied with the fee as
outlined in the table below:
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Registration Class
|
Permit Fee
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|---|---|
|
A
|
$75
|
|
B
|
$10 per day
|
|
C
|
$50
|
|
Payment shall be made payable to "Town of Putnam" and submitted
with the registration forms to the Town Clerk.
| |
A.
For Class A and Class C permits, a financial return shall be filed
with the Town by the organization at the end of each quarter. Financial
returns are due by the last day of the month following the close of
the quarter (i.e. April 30, July 31, October 31, January 31). Financial
returns must include payment of the 5% of the net profit for each
bingo event. Payment shall be made payable to the Town of Putnam.
Financial returns must be submitted to the Revenue Office on or before
the due date.
B.
For Class B permits, a financial return shall be filed with the Town
by the organization at the completion of the bingo event. The financial
return must be submitted within 10 days, provide the pertinent event
information including the gross receipts, prizes awarded and net profit.
Financial returns must include payment of 5% of the net profit for
the bingo event. Payment shall be made payable to the Town of Putnam.
Financial returns must be submitted to the Revenue Office on or before
the due date.
The Mayor shall have the authority to investigate potential
violations of this chapter and the applicable state statutes and,
in his or her discretion, to protect the public welfare, may immediately
suspend or revoke any permit issued under this chapter and to order
that the person holding such permit cease and desist from the actions
constituting any such violation. Any person aggrieved by such order
shall have the right to appeal such decision as provided by state
statute. In the event the Mayor revokes a permit issued pursuant to
this section, no bingo permit shall be issued to such permittee for
a period of one year after the date of such revocation.
Failure of any organization to file the required permit application,
PIN registration or financial return shall be in violation of this
chapter. Any organization violating any provision of this chapter
shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 and revocation
of permit or PIN.
