§ 13-1109. Bingo

   (a) In general. -- A fundraising organization or educational organization may conduct bingo either for the benefit of charity in the county or to further the purposes of the organization.

(b) Form of prize. -- Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a fundraising organization or educational organization may award money or merchandise as a prize in a bingo game.

(c) Prize limits. --

   (1) A fundraising organization or educational organization may not award a money prize exceeding $ 5,000 to any player in a bingo game.

   (2) A fundraising organization or educational organization may not award more than $ 10,000 in total money prizes in a single day.

(d) Time limits. -- A fundraising organization or educational organization may not conduct bingo at one location for more than 4 hours per day for:

   (1) 4 days in a 7-day period; or

   (2) 3 consecutive days.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 253A(g); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2003, ch. 21, § 1; ch. 438.