Unless the provisions of this Chapter provide otherwise, all the provisions of Chapter 1 of this Part which pertain to the licensing and regulation of businesses are applicable to the license referred to in this Chapter.
(Added by Ord. No. 3490, effective 2-25-16)
It is the purpose of this Chapter to authorize the playing of the game of chance generally known as "bingo" subject to and pursuant to the restrictions contained in Article IV, section 19, subdivision (c) of the California Constitution and Penal Code section 326.5. Definitions, conditions, and restrictions set forth in this Chapter are intended to comply with and implement the constitutional and Penal Code provisions.
(Added by Ord. No. 3390, effective 8-20-09; amended by Ord. No. 3490, effective 2-25-16. Formerly 6-09-1000)
Whenever in this Chapter the following terms are used they shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section.
(a) 
"Bingo"
shall mean a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols on a card which conform to numbers or symbols selected at random.
(b) 
"Nonprofit organization"
shall mean any tax exempt organization, senior citizens organization, or mobilehome park association, as such terms are defined in this section.
(c) 
"Mobilehome park association"
shall mean an organization limited to residents of a designated mobilehome park. The association shall have a duly adopted constitution or bylaws stating the purpose of the organization and the qualifications for membership and provide for the election of officers.
(d) 
"Senior citizen"
shall mean any person of age sixty (60) or older or any person age fifty (50) or older who no longer engages in full-time employment.
(e) 
"Senior citizens organization"
shall mean any organization meeting the following criteria:
(1) 
Purpose. The purpose of the organization shall be to improve the social, recreational, economic, medical and/or housing conditions of senior citizens.
(2) 
Membership. The membership in the organization shall be limited to senior citizens and their spouses.
(3) 
Formal Organization. The organization shall have a duly adopted constitution or bylaws stating the purpose of the organization and the qualifications of membership and providing for the election of officers.
(f) 
"Tax-exempt organization"
shall mean any organization exempted from the payment of bank or corporation taxes pursuant to the sections of the Revenue and Taxation Code listed in Penal Code section 326.5.
(g) 
"Minor"
shall mean any person under the age of eighteen (18) years.
(Added by Ord. No. 3390, effective 8-20-09)
It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct any bingo game in the unincorporated area of the County unless such person is a member of a nonprofit organization acting on behalf of such nonprofit organization and has been issued a license as provided in this Chapter.
(Added by Ord. No. 3390, effective 8-20-09; amended by Ord. No. 3490, effective 2-25-16)