New York § 486 - 486Participation by persons under the age of eighteen
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 486 — 486Participation by persons under the age of eighteen, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 486. 486Participation by persons under the age of eighteen
§ 486. Participation by persons under the age of eighteen. No person under the age of eighteen years shall be permitted to play any game or games of bingo conducted pursuant to any license issued under this article. No person under the age of eighteen years shall be permitted to conduct, operate or assist in the conduct of any game of bingo conducted pursuant to any license issued pursuant to this article. Nothing in this section shall prevent a person sixteen years of age or older from performing ancillary non-gaming activities conducted in conjunction with any game of bingo conducted pursuant to any license pursuant to this article.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 486
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 486 cover?
Section 486 ("486Participation by persons under the age of eighteen") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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