This section defines terms used in the bingo article, including bingo, bingo session, location, permit holder, qualified organization, person, and special permit holder.
As used in this article the following words shall have the following meanings as ascribed herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BINGO. That game commonly known as bingo where numbers or symbols on a card or paper sheet are matched with numbers or symbols selected at random. (2) BINGO SESSION. A consecutive period of time not to exceed five consecutive hours during which bingo is played in a given day and not to exceed two such days in a given week, except for special permit holders. (3) LOCATION. A single building, hall, enclosure, or outdoor area used for the purpose of playing bingo pursuant to a permit or license issued under this article. Bingo games shall be held only on the premises wholly owned by a qualified permit holder with exception to a rental agreement in accordance with this article. (4) PERMIT HOLDER. A qualified organization which has been issued a permit or license pursuant to this article. (5) PERSON. Any human being, corporation, association, or other legal entity. (6) QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION. A bona fide religious, educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal, or veterans’ organization located in and serving the people of Etowah County which operates without profit to its members and which has been in existence continuously as such an organization for a period of five years and is exempt from taxation by virtue of having been classified as a tax exempt nonprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service, United States Government. The tax-exempt Etowah County Council on Aging is exempt from the time requirement. (7) SPECIAL PERMIT HOLDER. One who holds a permit for a special occasion and as provided by Section 45-28-150.04.