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§ 306.1. Special permits to conduct bingo for entertainment

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 10 P.S. Charities and Welfare

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 10 P.S. Charities and Welfare (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 9. Bingo Law (Refs & Annos)
10 P.S. § 306.1
§ 306.1. Special permits to conduct bingo for entertainment
(a) Issuance and fee.--Upon application each year, the licensing authority may issue to community recognized nonprofit organizations a special permit to conduct bingo for entertainment purposes only. No fee shall be charged for the issuance of a special permit.
(b) Operation.--Organizations issued special permits shall not conduct bingo for the purpose of making a profit. All prizes awarded shall be of nominal value. No person who has been convicted of a felony or a violation of this act shall be permitted to manage, set up, supervise or participate in the operation of the bingo game.
(c) Application for permit.--Each organization shall apply to the licensing authority on a form to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Said form shall contain an affidavit to be affirmed by the executive officer or secretary of the organization stating that:
(1) The organization is a nonprofit community recognized organization.
(2) No person under the age of 18 will be permitted by the organization to play bingo unless accompanied by an adult.
(3) The organization is conducting bingo for entertainment purposes only and all prizes awarded will be of nominal value.
(d) Limitation on compensation.--No person shall be compensated for services rendered in the operation of bingo played for entertainment purposes pursuant to this section.

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1981, July 10, P.L. 214, No. 67, § 6.1, added 1982, Dec. 15, P.L. 1299, No. 293, § 3, effective in 60 days.
10 P.S. § 306.1, PA ST 10 P.S. § 306.1
Current through the end of the 2023 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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