(a) A qualified person or organization which does not hold a bingo permit pursuant to Section 45-49-150.03, may apply for a special permit for conducting a bingo session at a designated location for a special occasion. Such an applicant shall submit to the sheriff a written application prepared in accordance with and on a form prescribed by rule of the sheriff. The application shall include the information required by subsection (c) of Section 45-49-150.03, except that the applicant shall indicate the date or dates on which the applicant will conduct the bingo session for the special occasion.
(b) Upon determination by the sheriff that the applicant is a qualified organization and is not ineligible pursuant to Section 45-49-150.03 and upon the applicant paying the required fee under this subsection, the sheriff may issue a special permit. The special permit fee shall be twenty-five dollars ($25) per day.
(c) Up to six special permits for one day each, not to exceed five hours each day, may be issued per qualified organization per 12-month period. Such days may be consecutive.
(d) Special bingo permits are not transferable or assignable.
Last modified: May 3, 2021