Alabama § 45-28-150.06 - Bingo Games - Legislative Intent; Prize Limits; Deductions for Actual Expenses; Consulting Fees.
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§ 45-28-150.06. Bingo Games - Legislative Intent; Prize Limits; Deductions for Actual Expenses; Consulting Fees.
(a) It is the intention of the Legislature that only qualified organizations which are properly issued permits or licenses, pursuant to subdivision (6) of Section 45-28-150.01, shall be allowed to operate bingo games. A qualified organization shall not lend its name or allow its identity to be used by any other person in operating or promoting a bingo game in which the other person is substantially financially interested.
(b) All bingo cards or paper sheets shall be clearly marked with the name of the organization using the cards or paper sheets and it shall be unlawful for one qualified organization to use cards or paper sheets owned by another.
(c) It shall be unlawful for two or more qualified organizations to pyramid the valuation of prizes in such a manner as to exceed the limits in cash or gifts of equivalent value as provided in Section 45-28-150.09. The term equivalent value shall mean the fair market value of the gift on the date the gift is given as the prize in a bingo game.
(d) Any qualified organization may deduct the reasonable expenses of operating and conducting its bingo games as permitted herein. Reasonable expenses shall be defined as including customary and usual business overhead expenses.
(e) No person shall pay consulting fees to any person for any services performed in relation to the operation or conduct of a bingo game.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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