§ 5.10.020. Definitions.  


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  • As used in this Chapter:

    "Bingo" means a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols on a card which conform to numbers or symbols selected at random. Notwithstanding Penal Code Section 330c, as used in this Section the game of bingo shall include cards having numbers or symbols which are concealed and preprinted in a manner providing for distribution of prizes. The winning cards shall not be known prior to the game by any person participating in the playing or operation of the bingo game. All such preprinted cards shall bear the legend, "for sale or use only in a bingo game authorized under California law and pursuant to local ordinance."

    "Bingo game operator" means an organization that meets the criteria specified in Section 5.10.070 and that conducts bingo games with a valid permit.

    "Bingo hall operator" means an individual, corporation, partnership or legal entity that has obtained a bingo hall permit and that provides facilities and other services to bingo game operators for a fee.

(Ord. No. 12967, § 4, 7-28-2009)