[Adopted in entirety by Ord. No. 2015-41 § 3]
[Ord. No. 2015-41 § 3]
As provided for by N.J.S.A. 5:8-24 et seq., and N.J.S.A. 5:8-50
et seq., qualifying organizations may conduct games of chance known
as bingo and raffles within the municipality.
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No qualifying organization shall conduct a bingo or raffle without
first having applied for and received a license pursuant to state
law.
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The issuing authority for the municipality responsible for approving
bingo and raffle licenses shall be the municipal clerk.
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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 the required fees pursuant N.J.A.C. 13:47-4.9.
The applicant shall demonstrate in writing compliance with the provisions
of all applicable laws and regulations.
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A bingo or raffle license may be issued for any day of the year
without limitation as provided by N.J.S.A. 5:8-31 and N.J.S.A. 5:8-58.
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Any person violating the provisions hereof shall be subject
to such sanctions, including but not limited to penalties, as may
be authorized under N.J.S.A. 5:8-24 et seq. and 5:8-50 et seq. for
violations of this chapter and/or rules and regulations promulgated
pursuant thereto.
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The council, 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 council
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 council regarding the suspension or revocation of a bingo or raffle
license shall be in writing.