It is the purpose of this article to authorize the playing of the game of chance commonly
known as bingo subject to and pursuant to Penal Code Section 326.5 and this article.
The City of Modesto, pursuant to Section 9, Art. IV of the California Constitution
and Section 326.5 of the California Penal Code, does hereby authorize and provide
for the conduct of bingo games by nonprofit organizations for charitable purposes
in accordance with the provisions of this article.
The regulatory provisions set forth in this article ensure that bingo games operated
within the City of Modesto are subject to reasonable conditions for the protection
of the public health, safety and welfare. Bingo operations are an important source
of revenue for eligible organizations. These eligible organizations provide a community
benefit because receipts from bingo games are required by state law to be used only
for charitable purposes. Thus, it is in the best interest of the citizens of Modesto
to regulate bingo operations by providing certain standards for the conduct of the
games and by providing for licensing and financial accountability procedures set forth
in this article.
The Modesto Police Department will conduct a thorough investigation into the background
of applicants and their organizations in order to assure the citizens of Modesto that
licensure will not provide a means for fraud and deceit and thus safeguard legitimate
charitable purposes.
(Added by Ord. 3176-C.S., § 1, effective 7-6-00)
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