Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 5 — Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations›Chapter 5.44 — BINGO GAMES
Wheatland Municipal Code Art. III Conduct of Games
Wheatland Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Wheatland
Cite as: Wheatland Municipal Code Article III · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 5.44.150. Location restrictions.¶
The bingo games must be held on property owned or leased by the eligible organization and used by it as an office or for performance of the purpose for which the organization exists.
(Ord. 295 § 15, 1984)
§ 5.44.160. Participation limited.¶
A. A bingo game must be open to the public and not limited to members of the exempt organization.
B. It is unlawful for a minor to participate in a bingo game.
C. It is unlawful for a person to participate in a bingo game unless he or she is physically present at the game.
(Ord. 295 § 16, 1984)
§ 5.44.170. Operational requirements.¶
A. Only the eligible organization or a member of the eligible organization may operate the bingo game or participate in the promotion, supervision or other phase of the game. No member may receive a profit, wage or salary from the bingo game.
B. No individual, corporation, partnership or legal entity other than the eligible organization may have a financial interest in the conduct of the bingo game.
(Ord. 295 § 17, 1984)
§ 5.44.180. Prizes.¶
The total value of the prizes awarded at each bingo session shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars in cash or kind or both.
(Ord. 295 § 18, 1984)
§ 5.44.190. Account keeping.¶
The money derived from bingo shall be kept in a special fund or account and shall not be commingled with another fund or account.
(Ord. 295 § 19, 1984)
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