Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 5.16 — BINGO
Kern County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Kern County
5.16.010 - Defined.¶
5.16.020 - Games for charitable purposes permitted.¶
5.16.030 - License required.¶
5.16.040 - Applicability of provisions.¶
5.16.050 - License—General restrictions.¶
5.16.060 - Organizations eligible for county bingo licenses.¶
5.16.070 - Annual license—Application.¶
5.16.080 - License—Fees.¶
5.16.090 - License—Waiting list.¶
5.16.100 - License—Applicant qualification requirements.¶
5.16.110 - Temporary licenses.¶
5.16.120 - Application—Contents.¶
5.16.130 - Investigation of applicant.¶
5.16.140 - Consent to investigation.¶
5.16.150 - Denial of license.¶
5.16.160 - Grounds for denial.¶
5.16.170 - Appeal of license denial, suspension or revocation.¶
5.16.180 - License—Contents.¶
5.16.190 - Posting of license.¶
5.16.200 - Renewal of annual license.¶
5.16.210 - Maximum amount of prize.¶
5.16.220 - Proceeds to be kept in separate account.¶
5.16.230 - Financial report required.¶
5.16.240 - Financial interest—Restrictions.¶
5.16.250 - Exclusive operation by licensee.¶
5.16.260 - Changes in conditions during license period.¶
5.16.270 - Games open to public.¶
5.16.280 - Attendance limited to occupancy capacity.¶
5.16.290 - Games to be conducted on licensee's property.¶
5.16.300 - Minors not to participate.¶
5.16.310 - Use of credit prohibited.¶
5.16.320 - Free games.¶
5.16.330 - Intoxicated persons not to participate.¶
5.16.340 - Hours and days of operation.¶
5.16.350 - Posting of rules and regulations.¶
5.16.360 - Participant must be present.¶
5.16.370 - Receipt of profit a misdemeanor.¶
5.16.380 - County may enjoin violation.¶
5.16.385 - Electronic bingo machines.¶
5.16.390 - Violation—Penalty.¶
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