Alabama § 45-52-150.04 Bingo Games - Legislative Intent; Prize Limits; Deductions for Expenses; Consulting Fees

Alabama Statutes

§ 45-52-150.04 — Bingo Games - Legislative Intent; Prize Limits; Deductions for Expenses; Consulting Fees

Alabama § 45-52-150.04

Title 45Local Laws

Ch. 52Morgan County

Art. 15Gambling

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Ala. Code § 45-52-150.04 (2026).

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(a)It is the intention of the Legislature that only qualified organizations or qualified clubs which are properly issued permits or licenses pursuant to this article, shall be allowed to operate bingo games. A qualified organization or qualified club shall not lend its name or allow its identity to be used by any other person in operating or promoting a bingo game in which that person has a substantial financial interest.

(b)Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, with the consent of the sponsoring organization, any individual participant may use his or her personal card, but that individual is not exempt from any fees or charges.

(c)It shall be unlawful for two or more qualified organizations to pyramid the valuation of prizes in a manner to exceed the limits in cash, or gifts of equ

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(a) It is the intention of the Legislature that only qualified organizations or qualified clubs which are properly issued permits or licenses pursuant to this article, shall be allowed to operate bingo games. A qualified organization or qualified club shall not lend its name or allow its identity to be used by any other person in operating or promoting a bingo game in which that person has a substantial financial interest.
(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, with the consent of the sponsoring organization, any individual participant may use his or her personal card, but that individual is not exempt from any fees or charges.
(c) It shall be unlawful for two or more qualified organizations to pyramid the valuation of prizes in a manner to exceed the limits in cash, or gifts of equivalent value, as provided in Section 45-52-150.05.
(d) Except as otherwise provided by this article, a qualified organization or qualified club may deduct the reasonable expenses of operating and conducting its bingo games.
(e) No person shall pay consulting fees to any person for any services performed in relation to the operation or conduct of a bingo game.