Inyo — BINGO LICENSE INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION, 455.26 KB

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Inyo County Code §5.32 Et Seq provides for the licensing of Non Profit Charitable Bingo Games within the unincorporated area of Inyo County. The Treasurer-Tax Collector, as Ex-Officio License Collector, is responsible for the administration of this licensing process.

ICC §5.32.010 states: It is unlawful for any organization or person to conduct a bingo game, as defined by and under the provisions of the California Penal Code, Section 326.5, without first being licensed so to do as provided in this chapter. Any license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall permit bingo games only for the benefit of organizations exempted from the payment of the bank and corporation tax by Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code and a contribution or gift to which would be a charitable contribution under Section 170(c)(2) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1977.)

If your organization meets the criteria described above, please complete the attached application and return it and all supporting documentation, along with a payment in the amount of $25.00 to:

USPS: In Person: Inyo County Treasurer-Tax Collector Attn: Bingo Licenses OR Courthouse Bldg PO Drawer O 168 N Edwards St Independence, CA 93526 Independence CA 93526

OR EMAIL/Online: You can complete the application and return it via email to inyottc@inyocounty.us If submitting the application via email, you can make your payment at our online payment portal at:

https://magic.collectorsolutions.com/magic-ui/Login/inyo-county

Please select the Treasurer-Tax Collector as the department and then locate Bingo License as the payment type. There is a fee for using the online portal.

Should you have any questions you may reach us at either of the following:

Telephone: 760.878.0312 Email: inyottc@inyocounty.us

Thank you for your interest!

OfficeoftheTreasurer-TaxCollector ChristieMartindale 168NEdwardSt Independence,CA 760.878.0312 inyottc@inyocounty.us

INYO COUNTY CODE

Chapter 5.32 NONPROFIT CHARITABLE BINGO GAMES

5.32.010 License—Required.

It is unlawful for any organization or person to conduct a bingo game, as defined by and under the provisions of the California Penal Code, Section 326.5, without

first being licensed so to do as provided in this chapter. Any license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall permit bingo games only for the benefit of organizations exempted from the payment of the bank and corporation tax by Section 23701d of the California Revenue and Taxation Code and a contribution or gift to which would be a charitable contribution under Section 170(c)(2) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1977.)

5.32.020 License—Application—Fee.

A. Every organization seeking to conduct a bingo game as set forth in Section 5.32.010 shall through an officer duly elected and authorized, and every person seeking to conduct such a bingo game shall, obtain, complete, and file an application for a license with the tax collector on a form prepared and approved by the tax collector.

B. The fee for the license shall be twenty-five dollars a year.

C. The county auditor shall cause to be prepared, with the approval of the tax collector, suitable blanks to be used by the tax collector as licenses required in this chapter and known as bingo licenses, with a blank receipt attached for the tax collector when licenses are sold; and the county auditor must number all blanks prior to delivery by him to the tax collector. Delivery may be in such quantities as may be required, the auditor taking the tax collector’s receipt therefor and charging him therewith, giving in the entries of his books the number and amounts thereof. The auditor must also keep a ledger account debiting the tax collector and crediting the tax collector with all moneys paid into the county treasury on the license account and with all blank licenses returned by him unsold to the auditor.

D. Before the issuance of any license, the tax collector shall require and receive from the applicant a declaration, made under penalty of perjury, that the proposed bingo games will not violate the provisions of the California Penal Code, Section 326.5. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1977.)

5.32.030 Violation—Penalty.

A. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. As used in this chapter, “person” shall include public entities and agencies thereof, corporations, and natural persons.

B. Any bingo game conducted without a license first having been obtained under the provisions of this chapter, or after any such license has been revoked, is a public nuisance and the district attorney is authorized to commence proceedings for the abatement and enjoinment thereof. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1977.)

5.32.040 License—Revocation.

A. Any violation of the provisions of California Penal Code Section 326.5 shall be cause for the summary revocation of any license issued under the provisions of this chapter. B. Notice of the revocation of a license previously issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be sent by first- class mail to the last known mailing address of the license holder. Revocation shall be effective upon the date of mailing the notice thereof. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1977.)

OfficeoftheTreasurer-TaxCollector ChristieMartindale 168NEdwardSt Independence,CA 760.878.0312 inyottc@inyocounty.us

Christie martindale

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

(P) 760-878-0312

inyottc@inyocounty.us

County of Inyo
Application & Business License
Ordinance NO.321

NO:

1. Organization Name:

2. Mailing Address:

3. City:

4. Type of Organization:

5. Situs (street) Location:

I, the undersigned officer of the above organization, duly authorized to sign for Same, certifies
under penalty of perjury the said organization is eligible for this license Pursuant to Inyo
County Code §5.32 et seq.

_____________________________________________________________
Signature of Officer

For office use only:

Application Date: Expiration Date: Fee Paid: $

BY: _____________________________________ Validated By:_______________________________________
Deputy, Treasurer-Tax Collector Deputy, Auditor-Controller

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OfficeoftheTreasurer-TaxCollector ChristieMartindale 168NEdwardSt Independence,CA 760.878.0312 inyottc@inyocounty.us