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Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS

Chapter 5.10 — BINGO

Oakland Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Oakland

5.10.010 - Limited authorization.

5.10.020 - Definitions.

5.10.030 - Penal Code Section 326.5 incorporated.

5.10.040 - Permit required.

5.10.050 - Posting of bingo permit.

5.10.060 - Posting and filing of bingo rules.

5.10.070 - Organizations eligible to conduct bingo.

5.10.080 - Application for permit.

5.10.090 - Permits—Denial, suspension, revocation, or conditional approval.

5.10.100 - Appeal from denial and conditional issuance of permits.

5.10.110 - Term of permit.

5.10.115 - Law enforcement and public safety fee.

5.10.120 - Applicant must be qualified.

5.10.130 - Contents of bingo game operator application.

5.10.135 - Contents of bingo hall operator application.

5.10.140 - Investigation of applicant.

5.10.150 - Contents of permit.

5.10.160 - Inspection.

5.10.170 - Maximum amount of prize.

5.10.180 - Profits or proceeds—Separate fund or account.

5.10.190 - Use of profits or proceeds.

5.10.200 - Monthly reports.

5.10.210 - Financial interest—Permittee only.

5.10.220 - Exclusive operation by permittee.

5.10.230 - Bingo games open to public.

5.10.240 - Attendance limited to occupancy capacity.

5.10.250 - Bingo games conducted on property utilized by permittee for its charitable purposes.

5.10.260 - Transfer of permits.

5.10.270 - Minors not to participate.

5.10.280 - No participation in bingo games by intoxicated persons.

5.10.290 - Alcoholic beverages.

5.10.300 - Number of games—Notice to police department.

5.10.310 - Hours of operation.

5.10.320 - Participant must be present.

5.10.330 - Summary suspension of permit.

5.10.340 - Suspension/revocation of permit—Hearing.

5.10.350 - Effect of suspension or revocation of a permit.

5.10.360 - City may enjoin violation.

5.10.370 - Violation—Penalty.

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