As hereinafter used in this Code, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivation shall have their meaning given herein (Ref. 9-124, 9-125 RS Neb.):
BINGO
Means a game, whether known as beano, bingo, keno, lotto, or any other name, in which each participant receives one or more cards each of which is marked off into 25 squares arranged in five horizontal rows of five squares each and five vertical rows of five squares each, with each square being designated by number, letter, or combination of numbers and letters, no two cards being identical, with the players covering squares as the operator of such game announces the number, letter, or combination of numbers and letters appearing on an object selected by chance, either manually or mechanically, from a receptacle in which have been placed objects bearing numbers, letters, or combinations of numbers and letters corresponding to the system used for designating the squares, with the winner of each game being the player or players first properly covering a predetermined and announced pattern of squares on a card being used by him or them.
PERSON
Means any person, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other entity.
Games of bingo shall be conducted within the Municipality in accordance with all laws of the Municipality and the State of Nebraska if the same game of bingo is played for or involves profit or gain. Any association duly licensed by the State of Nebraska to conduct the game of bingo shall obtain a written permit from the Governing Body before commencing operation of said game. Application shall be made to the Municipal Clerk for such permit. Said application form shall contain such information and documents or copies thereof as the Governing Body deems necessary to determine whether to grant or reject the application. Upon the determination that granting the application would be proper, the Governing Body shall immediately direct the Municipal Clerk to issue the said license to the applicant upon the payment of an annual permit fee of $10. Said license shall be subject to revocation at any time for good cause. Any person or persons, so licensed, shall be subject to any other fees, rules, and regulations which the Governing Body may designate. All permits so issued will automatically expire on September 30th, following its issuance or renewal. The fee for each renewal unless otherwise prescribed shall be in the sum of $10. Said fee shall be credited to the General Fund. The permit shall be on display at any place where a game of bingo is conducted. (Ref. 9-166 RS Neb.)
[Amended by Ord. 890, 7-23-1991]
A tax of 2% of the gross receipts of each licensed association deriving revenue from the game of bingo is hereby imposed and levied against each such association and payable on or before the 30th day of the immediately succeeding calendar quarter to the Municipal Treasurer. Such tax shall be credited to the Municipal General Fund, and shall be used to pay for the cost of regulation and enforcement of this article. (Ref. 9-239 RS Neb.)
Each association conducting the game of bingo shall submit a written quarterly report to the Municipal Clerk covering the preceding calendar quarter on or before the 30th day of the immediately succeeding calendar quarter. (Ref. 9-165 RS Neb.)
All applicable State statutes as they now exist or may hereafter be amended shall be, and will constitute, a part of this article as if repeated verbatim herein, and violation of any State statute will be a distinct and separate offense against the Municipality as well as against the State. Violators thereof shall be separately prosecuted by the Municipality for each of such offenses, and if convicted, shall be deemed to be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ref. 9-124 through 9-176 RS Neb.)
No licensee shall sell, serve, or permit to be consumed any alcoholic liquor, including beer, in any room or outdoor area where bingo is conducted during the time that it is being conducted. (Ref. 9-124 RS Neb.)