§ 13-1504. Bingo

   (a) Limitations. --

   (1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 52 bingo licenses.

   (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, not more than one bingo license may be issued to a single organization in a single calendar week.

   (3) A license to conduct bingo is valid:

      (i) for 24 consecutive hours; or

      (ii) if the license is issued for use in conjunction with and at a carnival, during carnival hours, and for the shorter of the duration of the carnival or 14 consecutive days.

(b) Prize. -- A money prize for a bingo game may not exceed:

   (1) $ 500; or

   (2) $ 1,000 for a jackpot.

(c) Instant bingo -- Location. -- An instant bingo game may be sold and played only at the location listed on the license.

(d) Prize -- Minors prohibited. -- A minor may not sell or play instant bingo.

(e) Paddle wheel license as authorization to conduct bingo. -- A license to operate a paddle wheel shall also operate as a license to conduct bingo, if authorized by the sheriff on request.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 254(c)(3)(i), (d)(2), (3)(i), (ii), (4), (f)(1), (2); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2009, ch. 374.