Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 50 — OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS›Article II — OFFENSES AGAINST MORALS
San Fernando Municipal Code Div. 2 Gambling
San Fernando Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Fernando
Cite as: San Fernando Municipal Code Division 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Cross reference— Gambling in parks, § 54-12.
Sec. 50-71. - Prohibited generally; applicability to bingo.¶
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, either as owner, lessee, agent, employee or otherwise, within the city, to play at any game whatsoever for money, property or any article of value, provided that nothing shall be deemed to be included in this section that is included in or will conflict with any of the provisions of part 1, title IX, chapter X of the Penal Code (Penal Code § 330 et seq.).
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to participate in, play or bet at or against any game, scheme, contrivance or device prohibited by the terms of this section and sections 50-72 and 50-73.
(c) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, this section and sections 50-72 and 50-73 shall not apply to any bingo game conducted pursuant to and in compliance with article II of chapter 10 of this Code.
(Code 1957, § 15.14)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, Penal Code §§ 330—337h.
Sec. 50-72. - Maintaining gambling house.¶
It is declared to be unlawful for any person to permit any game, the playing of which is prohibited by section 50-71, to be played, conducted, dealt or carried on in any house or room within the city limits owned or rented by such person in whole or in part or under his control, provided that nothing shall be deemed to be included in this section that is included in or will conflict with any of the provisions of part 1, title IX, chapter X of the Penal Code (Penal Code § 330 et seq.).
(Code 1957, § 15.15)
Sec. 50-73. - Admittance fees or charges prohibited.¶
It shall be unlawful for any person, either as owner, manager, employee or otherwise, directly or indirectly, to accept, take or receive any money, ticket, thing or representative of value from any person for the privilege of participating, playing or betting at or against any game, scheme, device or contrivance prohibited by this division or for admittance to any room, apartment or place where such game, scheme, contrivance or device is set up, played, prepared or carried on.
(Code 1957, § 15.17)
Secs. 50-74—50-100. - Reserved.¶
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