New Jersey § 5:8-25
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-25, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:8-25.
Any person, group, or organization desiring to hold, operate and conduct games of chance solely for amusement and recreation may do so, without licensure and without complying with the provisions of the “Bingo
Licensing Law,” P.L.1954, c. 6 ( C.5:8-24 et seq. ), provided that no player or other person furnishes anything of value for the opportunity to participate;
the prizes awarded or to be awarded are nominal; and no person is paid for conducting or assisting in the conduct of the game or games. The holding, operating and conducting of games of chance solely for amusement and
recreation pursuant to this section shall not involve the use of any device into which
currency, coins or tokens may be inserted or from which currency, coins or tokens,
or any receipt for monetary value, can be dispensed or which, once provided to a person
participating in bingo, is capable of communicating with other such devices.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:8-25
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:8-25 cover?
Section 5:8-25 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 5:8-25?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 5:8-25 apply to my situation?
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