Idaho Code 67-7707 – Bingo by Charitable or Nonprofit Organizations
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(1) It is lawful for a charitable or nonprofit organization to conduct bingo sessions or games in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the state lottery commission. Any charitable or nonprofit organization, any member of a charitable or nonprofit organization, or any person that conducts a bingo session or game in violation of any provision of this chapter or the rules of the state lottery commission may be assessed a civil penalty not in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation. Additionally, any person knowingly conducting a bingo session or game in violation of the provisions of this chapter or the rules of the state lottery commission may be charged under the gambling laws contained in chapter 38, title 18, Idaho Code. Violations will be prosecuted by the county prosecuting attorney.
(2) No person under the age of eighteen (18) years may play bingo in games where a cash prize is offered or where the prize exceeds twenty-five dollars ($25.00) in value for merchandise.
Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-7707
- Bingo: means the traditional game of chance played for a prize determined prior to the start of the game. See Idaho Code 67-7702
- Commission: means the Idaho state lottery commission as defined in section 67-7404, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 67-7702
- Nonprofit organization: means an organization incorporated under chapter 30, title 30, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 67-7702
- Organization: means a charitable organization or a nonprofit organization. See Idaho Code 67-7702
- Person: shall be construed to mean and include an individual, association, corporation, club, trust, estate, society, company, joint stock company, receiver, trustee, assignee, referee or any other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, whether appointed by a court or otherwise, and any combination of individuals. See Idaho Code 67-7702
- Session: means a period of time not to exceed eight (8) hours in any one (1) day in which players are allowed to participate in bingo games operated by a charitable or nonprofit organization. See Idaho Code 67-7702
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114