As used in this part, the following words shall have the following meanings as ascribed herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) BINGO. That game commonly known as bingo where numbers or symbols on a card or paper sheet are matched with numbers or symbols selected at random.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-49-150.01

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) BINGO SESSION. A consecutive period of time not to exceed five consecutive hours during which bingo is played in a given day and not to exceed two such days in a given week, except for special permit holders. A session shall commence with the calling of the first number or symbol of the very first game of bingo. The session shall end with the calling of the final number or symbol of the last game of bingo.
(3) LOCATION. A single building, hall, enclosure, or outdoor area used for the purpose of playing bingo pursuant to a permit issued under this part.
(4) PERMIT HOLDER. A qualified organization which has been issued a permit pursuant to this part.
(5) PERSON. Any human being, corporation, association, or other legal entity.
(6) QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION. A bona fide religious, educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal, or veterans organization which operates without profit to its members and which either has been in existence continuously as such an organization for a period of 12 months or is exempt from taxation by virtue of having been currently classified locally as a tax exempt nonprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service, United States Government.
(7) SPECIAL PERMIT HOLDER. One who holds a permit for a special occasion and as provided by Section 45-49-150.04.