Title 5 — Business Licenses, Regulations and Taxes
Chapter 5.23 — BINGO GAMES
Bell Gardens Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-01 · Bell Gardens
§ 5.23.010. Organizations eligible for city permit to conduct bingo games.¶
§ 5.23.020. Application for permit.¶
§ 5.23.030. Applicant must be qualified.¶
§ 5.23.040. Contents of application.¶
§ 5.23.050. Investigation of applicant.¶
§ 5.23.060. Contents of permit.¶
§ 5.23.070. Denial of permit – Appeal to city council.¶
§ 5.23.080. Suspension and revocation of permits.¶
§ 5.23.100. Definition of bingo.¶
§ 5.23.110. Maximum amount of prize.¶
§ 5.23.120. Profits and proceeds to be kept in separate fund or account.¶
§ 5.23.130. Financial interest in permittee only.¶
§ 5.23.140. Exclusive operation by permittee.¶
§ 5.23.141. Inspection of records.¶
§ 5.23.150. Bingo games open to public.¶
§ 5.23.160. Attendance limited to occupancy capacity.¶
§ 5.23.170. Bingo games conducted only on permittee's property.¶
§ 5.23.180. Minors not to participate.¶
§ 5.23.190. Intoxicated persons not to participate.¶
§ 5.23.200. Hours of operation.¶
§ 5.23.210. Participant must be present.¶
§ 5.23.220. Receipt of profit by a person a misdemeanor under state law.¶
§ 5.23.230. City may enjoin violation.¶
§ 5.23.240. Any violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor.¶
§ 5.23.250. Severability.¶
§ 5.23.260. Remote caller bingo authorized.¶
§ 5.23.270. Additional conditions for remote caller bingo permits.¶
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