Definitions

The following words and phrases used in this article shall have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BINGO. That game commonly known as bingo where numbers or symbols on a card are matched with numbers or symbols selected at random. (2) BINGO SESSION. A consecutive period of time not to exceed five consecutive hours during which bingo is played in a given day and not to exceed three such days in a given week, except for special permit holders. (3) LOCATION. A single building, hall, enclosure, or outdoor area used for the purpose of playing bingo pursuant to a permit or license issued under this article. (4) PERMIT HOLDER. A qualified organization which has been issued a permit or license pursuant to this article. (5) PERSON. Any human being, corporation, association, or other legal entity. (6) QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION. A bona fide religious organization, service organization, or veterans organization which operates without profit to its members and has been in existence continuously as such an organization for a period of 24 months in St. Clair County and has been classified as a tax exempt nonprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service. (Act 91–710, p. 1378, § 2; Act 93–687, p. 1314, § 1.)