[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Thompson 2-19-1951; amended 5-6-2019 (Ord. No. 10-004). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Bingo Permit Fee Schedule
Bingo shall be legal in the Town of Thompson in accordance with the Connecticut State Statutes governing such games, including without limitation Connecticut General Statutes § 7-169 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time. In accordance with Public Act 17-231, effective January 1, 2018,[1] 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.
[1]
Editor's Note: See C.G.S. §§ 7-169 to 7-169h.
Permits shall be known as "Class A," which shall be annual one-day-per-week permits and shall permit the conduct of not more than 40 and not fewer than 15 bingo games on such day; "Class B," which shall permit not more than 40 and not fewer that 15 bingo games per day for a maximum of 10 successive days; and "Class C," which shall be annual one-day-per-month permits and shall permit the conduct of not more than 40 and not fewer than 15 bingo games on such day. Class A permits shall allow the playing of bingo games no more than one day per week. Not more than two Class B permits shall be issued to any one organization within any twelve-month period. Class C permits shall allow the playing of bingo games no more than one day per month.
A. 
Bingo registrations may be issued to qualifying nonprofit organizations by the First Selectperson. 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:
(1) 
Weekly: annual permit (Class A).
(2) 
Monthly: annual permit (Class A).
(3) 
Temporary single event: only allowed two per year and not more than one in any month (Class C). Senior organizations consisting of members 60 years and older: permit for each event in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes Section 7-169c.
(4) 
Parent teacher organizations: annual permit in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes Section 7-169e.
B. 
Individual operators are required to submit a PIN operator registration form with the Town Clerk prior to operating a bingo game. 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.
[Amended 5-30-2023]
Bingo registration forms shall be accompanied with such fee as required by the schedule of fees adopted by the Select Board.[1] Payment shall be made payable to the "Town of Thompson" and submitted with the registration forms to the Town Clerk.
[1]
Editor's Note: The schedule of fees is included as an attachment to this chapter.
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 any fees required by the schedule of fees adopted by the Select Board. Payment, if required by such schedule, shall be made payable to the "Town of Thompson." Financial returns must be submitted to the Finance 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 and provide the pertinent event information, including the gross receipts, prizes awarded, and net profit. Financial returns must include any payment due as required by the schedule of fees adopted by the Select Board. Payment, if required by such schedule, shall be made payable to the "Town of Thompson." Financial returns must be submitted to the Finance office on or before the due date.
The First Selectperson 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 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 First Selectperson revokes a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, no bingo permit shall be issued to such permittee for a period of one year after the date of such revocation.
[Amended 5-30-2023]
Failure of any organization to file the required permit application, PIN registration, or financial return shall be a violation of this chapter. Any organization violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined in accordance with the Town Schedule of Fees and Fines and shall have its permit and/or PIN revoked.