§ 45-20-150 Definitions
§ 45-20-150.01 Bingo games – Authorized
§ 45-20-150.02 Bingo games – Permits
§ 45-20-150.03 Bingo games – Special permits
§ 45-20-150.04 Bingo games – Permit requirements
§ 45-20-150.05 Bingo games – Legislative intent; actual expenses; consulting fees
§ 45-20-150.06 Bingo games – Disposition of fees
§ 45-20-150.07 Bingo games – Proceeds for charitable or educational purposes
§ 45-20-150.08 Bingo games – Equipment; prize and conduct limitations
§ 45-20-150.09 Bingo games – Recordkeeping
§ 45-20-150.10 Bingo games – Filing of records; inspection of records and premises
§ 45-20-150.11 Revocation of bingo permits
§ 45-20-150.12 Revocation of bingo permit – Eligibility; effect of conviction
§ 45-20-150.13 Revocation of bingo permit – Jurisdiction to restrain or enjoin
§ 45-20-150.14 Violations; penalties
§ 45-20-150.15 Seizure and forfeiture of contraband
§ 45-20-150.16 Relation to other laws

Terms Used In Alabama Code > Title 45 > Chapter 20 > Article 15 - Gambling

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • preceding: means next before. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1