A.
Any organization that qualifies to apply for bingo and raffle licenses
pursuant to the definitions, provisions and regulations set by the
State of New Jersey, Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission
to conduct games of chance shall apply for such license to the Borough
of Wildwood Crest and the Control Commission.
B.
Licensing fees shall be paid to the Borough of Wildwood Crest and
the Control Commission in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:47-4.9 and 13:47-4.10.
C.
The Municipal Clerk is delegated and authorized to act as the issuing
authority to approve or deny the granting of bingo and raffle licenses
in accordance with the provisions of this article and the Bingo Licensing
Law and Raffles Licensing Law as administered by the New Jersey Legalized
Games of Chance Control Commission.
[Added 2-10-2021 by Ord.
No. 1344]
A.
Organizations applying for bingo and raffle licenses must pay any
fee due the Control Commission.
B.
Municipal licensing fees shall be exempt for the following qualified
organizations:
"Qualified organization" means a bona fide organization or association
of veterans, religious congregation, religious organization, charitable
organization, educational organization, fraternal organization, civic
and service club, officially recognized volunteer fire company, officially
recognized first aid squad, and officially recognized rescue squad,
and senior citizens association or club which:
(1)
If incorporated, is incorporated in New Jersey as a religious organization
or as an association not for pecuniary profit and is empowered by
its articles of incorporation to further one or more of the authorized
purposes;
(2)
If unincorporated, is organized in New Jersey as a religious organization
or as an organization not for pecuniary profit and is authorized by
its written constitution, charter or bylaws, or by the written constitution,
charter or bylaws of a parent organization of which it is a part,
to further one or more of the authorized purposes;
(3)
Has a membership of not less than 25 persons;
(4)
Has actively engaged prior to its initial application for registration
in serving one or more of the authorized purposes in this state for
a period of not less than one year; and
(5)
Has received and used and in good faith expects to continue to receive
and use funds from sources other than the conducting of games of chance
for the furtherance of an authorized purpose.
The proper enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance and
related regulations shall be the proper concern of the Police Department
of the said Borough.
[New]
Unless otherwise provided by law, any person violating any of
the provisions of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be subject
to a penalty not to exceed $2,000, and/or imprisonment for 90 days.
All other ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with this ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency.
If any section or sections, part or parts, word or words of
this ordinance is or are invalid, the remaining sections, parts and
words shall remain in full force and effect.
