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AL Code § 45-28-110.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 11 - Elections.|Section 45-28-110.01 - Compensation of Board of Registrars.

Section 45-28-110.01Compensation of board of registrars. The members of the Etowah County Board of Registrars shall receive in addition to the salary paid by the state and any other compensation now received by such members, a per diem supplement in the amount of ten dollars ($10) for each day such member is engaged in the discharge of his or her duties, which supplement shall be payable from the general funds of the county. (Act 80-786, p. 1619, §1.)
AL Code § 45-28-110.02 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 11 - Elections.|Section 45-28-110.02 - Compensation of Returning Officers.

Section 45-28-110.02Compensation of returning officers. In Etowah County, in addition to the compensation paid any returning officer, the county governing body shall supplement the mileage allowance, already provided for by the general law for each such officer, to pay each a total of fifteen cents ($0.15) per mile in going to the courthouse and returning to the place of holding the election. Such supplement shall be paid from funds out of the county treasury not otherwise appropriated. Provided, however, in the case of municipal elections within the county, such supplements for returning officers shall be paid out of municipal funds, not otherwise appropriated, by the municipal governing body. (Act 81-151, p. 174, §1.)
AL Code § 45-28-110.03 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 11 - Elections.|Section 45-28-110.03 - Compensation of Election Officials.

Section 45-28-110.03Compensation of election officials. In Etowah County, an election official who works at polling places shall receive an additional expense allowance in an amount as will, together with any amount paid by the state pursuant to Section 17-8-12, make the total amount paid to each inspector one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the inspector works at the polls; and make the total amount paid to each clerk seventy-five dollars ($75) for each day the clerk works at the polls. The additional expense allowance provided for in this section shall be paid from the county general fund. (Act 2000-586, p. 1071, §1.)
AL Code § 45-28-140 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.|Section 45-28-140 - Purchase of Gasoline or Motor Fuel; Equipment Repairs.

Section 45-28-140Purchase of gasoline or motor fuel; equipment repairs. (a) This section shall apply only to Etowah County. (b) It is the legislative intent of this section to declare that volunteer rescue squads, volunteer fire departments, certain retired senior citizen volunteer organizations, and certain other charitable foundations, agencies, and organizations are performing vital governmental functions or services in behalf of the public welfare of our citizens and for the public purpose. It is further declared that these volunteer organizations, agencies, and foundations perform these governmental functions or services for the public at a cost for less than it would cost the governing body to perform the same functions or services. (c) The county governing body, in its sole discretion, upon resolution duly adopted, may allow any volunteer rescue squad operating within the county, to buy gasoline or other motor fuels from the county at its cost. Such purchases shall include any motor fuel or gasoline tax paid by the county. (d) The volunteer rescue squads and any volunteer fire department operating within the county shall, upon the resolution duly adopted by the county governing body, be allowed to have repairs made on its equipment by the county at the county’s cost. (e) The county governing body, in its sole discretion, upon resolution duly adopted, may allow any retired senior citizen volunteer organization, agency, or foundation to buy gasoline or other motor fuels from the county at its cost. Such purchases shall include any motor fuel or gasoline tax paid by the county. (f) Such retired senior citizens volunteer organization, agency, or foundation shall, upon resolution duly adopted, be allowed to have repairs made on its equipment at the county’s cost. (g) Certain other charitable foundations, agencies, and organizations, which meet the legislative intent in subsection (b), shall, upon motion duly adopted by the county governing body, be allowed to buy gasoline or other motor fuels from the county at its cost. Such purchases shall include motor fuel or gasoline tax paid by the county. (h) Such charitable foundation, agency, and organization shall, upon resolution duly adopted by the county governing body, be allowed to have repairs made on its equipment by the county at the county’s cost. (Act 81-712, p. 1198, §§1-8.)
AL Code § 45-28-150 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150 - Short Title.

Section 45-28-150Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Etowah County Bingo Act. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §1.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.01 - Definitions.

Section 45-28-150.01Definitions. As used in this article the following words shall have the following meanings as ascribed herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BINGO. That game commonly known as bingo where numbers or symbols on a card or paper sheet are matched with numbers or symbols selected at random.  (2) BINGO SESSION. A consecutive period of time not to exceed five consecutive hours during which bingo is played in a given day and not to exceed two such days in a given week, except for special permit holders. (3) LOCATION. A single building, hall, enclosure, or outdoor area used for the purpose of playing bingo pursuant to a permit or license issued under this article. Bingo games shall be held only on the premises wholly owned by a qualified permit holder with exception to a rental agreement in accordance with this article. (4) PERMIT HOLDER. A qualified organization which has been issued a permit or license pursuant to this article. (5) PERSON. Any human being, corporation, association, or other legal entity. (6) QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION. A bona fide religious, educational, service, senior citizens, fraternal, or veterans’ organization located in and serving the people of Etowah County which operates without profit to its members and which has been in existence continuously as such an organization for a period of five years and is exempt from taxation by virtue of having been classified as a tax exempt nonprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service, United States Government. The tax-exempt Etowah County Council on Aging is exempt from the time requirement. (7) SPECIAL PERMIT HOLDER. One who holds a permit for a special occasion and as provided by Section 45-28-150.04. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §2; Act 94-135, p. 176, §1.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.02 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.02 - Bingo Games - Authorized.

Section 45-28-150.02Bingo games - Authorized. The operation of bingo games for prizes or money by qualified organizations for bona fide charitable, educational, or other lawful purposes shall be legal in Etowah County, subject to this article. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §3.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.03 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.03 - Bingo Games - Permits.

Section 45-28-150.03Bingo games - Permits. (a) No qualified organization shall be permitted to operate a bingo game unless the sheriff first issues a permit to the organization authorizing it to do so. The permit described in this article is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other business licenses which may be required by law, and no bingo game shall be operated until such time as all required licenses have been obtained. A permit holder may hold only one permit and that permit is valid for only one location. A permit is not assignable or transferable. (b) Any qualified organization desiring to obtain a permit to operate bingo games in a calendar year shall make application to the sheriff on forms prescribed by the sheriff and shall pay an annual fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for such issuance, to be used by the sheriff to help offset the cost of administration. Renewal application shall also be filed with the sheriff. The sheriff shall refuse to grant a bingo permit to any applicant who fails to fully provide the information required by this subsection. Each applicant for a permit shall evidence its prior existence for at least five years and provide the following information: (1) The name and home address of the applicant, and if the applicant is a corporation, association, or other similar legal entity, the names and home addresses of each of the officers of the organization, as well as the names and addresses of the directors, or other persons similarly situated, of the organization. (2) The names and home addresses of each of the persons who will be operating or promoting the bingo game. (3) The names and home addresses of any persons, organizations or other legal entities that will act as surety for the applicant. (4) The location at which the applicant will conduct the bingo games. (5) A statement showing the convictions, if any, for criminal offenses, other than minor traffic offenses, of each of the persons listed in subdivisions (1), (2), and (3). (c) Permits may be amended upon resubmission of application, surrender of permit, and payment of a twenty-five dollar ($25) fee. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §4.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.04 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.04 - Bingo Games - Special Permits.

Section 45-28-150.04Bingo games - Special permits. (a) A qualified organization, including an organization which holds a permit pursuant to Section 45-28-150.03, 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 (b) of Section 45-28-150.03, except that the applicant shall indicate the day or days on which the applicant will conduct the bingo session for the special occasion. Upon a determination by the sheriff that the applicant is a qualified organization and is not ineligible pursuant to Section 45-28-150.13 and upon the applicant’s payment of the required fee under this subsection to the sheriff’s department, the sheriff may issue a special permit. The special permit fee shall be twenty-five dollars ($25) per day. (b) A special permit shall contain the name and address of the permit holder and shall specify the location and the day on which the permit holder may conduct the bingo session. Only one special permit may be issued each month and no more than one special permit per year may be issued to the same organization. (c) Special permits are not transferable or assignable. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §5; Act 94-135, p. 176, §1.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.05 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.05 - Bingo Games - Permit Requirements.

Section 45-28-150.05Bingo games - Permit requirements. (a) Each bingo permit shall contain the name and address of the permit holder, the location at which the permit holder is permitted to conduct bingo, and the days of the week on which the permit holder is permitted to conduct bingo. (b) The bingo permit holder shall display the permit conspicuously at the location where bingo is being conducted at all times during the conduct of the games.  (Act 89-463, p. 942, §6.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.06 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.06 - Bingo Games - Legislative Intent; Prize Limits; Deductions for Actual Expenses; Consulting Fees.

Section 45-28-150.06Bingo 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. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §7; Act 94-135, p. 176, §1.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.07 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.07 - Bingo Games - Fees; Disposition of Funds.

Section 45-28-150.07Bingo games - Fees; disposition of funds. (a) In addition to the licensing fees imposed under this article, there is hereby imposed a ten cent ($0.10) per card or paper sheet fee to be remitted quarterly by the permit holder to the county revenue department. All fees collected by the county revenue department under this article shall be paid into the county general fund, to be used by public schools in Etowah County and by Gadsden State Community College on a per pupil basis determined annually from the fall quarter, full time enrollment on campuses located in Etowah County. (b) The allocation for the public schools shall be spent for the development and support of a youth symphony orchestra or orchestras and any remaining funds shall be allocated to elementary schools for fine arts programs. The allocation for Gadsden State Community College shall be spent for scholarships for Etowah County students to Gadsden State Community College. (c) The county revenue department shall forward the designated monies to the boards of education in Etowah County and to Gadsden State Community College within 10 days after receipt. (d) The per pupil share for each school board shall be determined annually by the fall enrollment of full-time students as reported on the first month’s attendance record. The per pupil share for Gadsden State Community College shall be determined annually by the fall enrollment of full-time students enrolled in classes meeting in Etowah County based upon the official enrollment report submitted to the Department of Postsecondary Education, State of Alabama. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §8.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.08 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.08 - Bingo Games - Charitable or Educational Purposes of Proceeds.

Section 45-28-150.08Bingo games - Charitable or educational purposes of proceeds. The net proceeds of a bingo game shall be devoted to the charitable or educational purposes of the qualified organization, pursuant to subdivision (6) of Section 45-28-150.01, provided, however, all reasonable expenses incurred or paid in connection with the holding, operating, or conducting of bingo, including the following bona fide expenses, in reasonable amounts, shall be allowed: (1) The purchase or rental of equipment necessary for conducting bingo and payment of services reasonably necessary for the repair of equipment. (2) Payment of cash prizes or the purchase of prizes of merchandise. (3) Reasonable rental or payment on the location at which bingo is conducted. (4) Utilities. (5) Janitorial services. (6) The fee required for issuance or reissuance of a permit to conduct bingo. (7) Other reasonable expenses incurred by the permit holder, not inconsistent with this article. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §9; Act 94-135, p. 176, §1.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.09 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.09 - Bingo Games - Equipment; Prize and Conduct Limitations.

Section 45-28-150.09Bingo games - Equipment; prize and conduct limitations. (a) Bingo may not be conducted with any equipment which is not owned, being purchased, or being rented at a reasonable rate by the permit holder. (b) Prizes given by any organization for the playing of bingo games shall not exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any bingo session, and shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for any calendar week. (c) A permit holder may not advertise bingo except to the extent and in the manner authorized by rule of the sheriff. If the sheriff allows a permit holder to advertise bingo, the permit holder shall indicate in the advertisement the purposes for which the net proceeds will be used by the permit holder. (d) A permit holder shall conduct bingo games only at the location specified in the permit holder’s application. (e) No person under the age of 19 years shall be permitted to play, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, any game or games of bingo conducted pursuant to any permit issued under this article. No person under the age of 19 years shall be permitted to conduct or assist in the conduct of any game of bingo conducted pursuant to any permit issued under this article. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §10; Act 94-135, p. 176, §1.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.10 - Bingo Games - Recordkeeping.

Section 45-28-150.10Bingo games - Recordkeeping. Each permit holder shall maintain the following records pertaining to each bingo session for at least one year from the date of the session: (1) An itemized list of gross receipts for each session. (2) An itemized list of all expenses, including the name of each person to whom the expenses are paid and a receipt or invoice for all of the expenses. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §11.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.11 - Bingo Games - Filing of Records; Inspection.

Section 45-28-150.11Bingo games - Filing of records; inspection. (a) On or before April 15th, after this article has been in effect for one year, and on or before April 15th of each calendar year thereafter, each permit holder shall file with the sheriff a copy of the records required in Section 45-28-150.10 relating to the operation of bingo sessions in the previous calendar year. The records for the preceding one year required by Section 45-28-150.10 shall be open to inspection by any law enforcement agency, the sheriff, or the county revenue office or their duly authorized representatives during reasonable business hours. (b) The location at which bingo is being conducted or at which an applicant or permit holder intends to conduct bingo shall be open to inspection during regular business hours by the sheriff or any law enforcement agency. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §12.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.12 - Revocation of Bingo Permit - Procedures.

Section 45-28-150.12Revocation of bingo permit - Procedures. The sheriff, for good cause shown, may revoke any permit issued pursuant to this article if the permit holder or any officer, director, agent, member, or employee of the permit holder violates this article or rule promulgated hereunder. The revocation by the sheriff shall become effective 10 days after proper notice by the sheriff to the permit holder unless within the 10-day period the permit holder makes a written request for a hearing to the county commission or governing body. All existing rules and procedures for meetings and hearings before the county commission shall apply herein unless in direct conflict with any of the provisions hereof. Following a full hearing and the rendering of a written decision by the county commission, either party may appeal same to the circuit court of this county and request a trial by jury. The rendering of a decision adverse to the permit holder by the county commission shall result in the immediate revocation of the subject permit. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §13.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.13 - Revocation of Bingo Permit - Eligibility; Effect of Convictions.

Section 45-28-150.13Revocation of bingo permit - Eligibility; effect of convictions. (a) A permit holder whose permit is revoked in consequence of a violation of this article or a rule promulgated under this article is ineligible to apply for a permit for a period of one year after the revocation. (b) A person convicted of an offense under Section 45-28-150.15 or any other gambling offense is ineligible to serve as an officer or a permit holder or to participate in conducting bingo for a period of one year after the conviction becomes final. If the person is licensed pursuant to this article, the person shall forfeit the permit and is ineligible to apply for the issuance or reissuance of the permit for a period of one year thereafter. (c) If the permit is revoked, in addition to other penalties which may be imposed, the sheriff may declare the violator ineligible to conduct a bingo game or apply for a permit under this article for a period not exceeding one year. (d) The permit holder shall return its permit to the sheriff on or before the effective date of a revocation or forfeiture. Whether returned or not, the permit shall not be valid beyond the effective date of the revocation or forfeiture. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §14.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.14 - Revocation of Bingo Permit - Jurisdiction to Restrain or Enjoin.

Section 45-28-150.14Revocation of bingo permit - Jurisdiction to restrain or enjoin. The circuit court of this county shall have jurisdiction to restrain or enjoin violations of this article and shall afford trial by jury for all appeals directed to it for alleged violations of this article leading to revocations of existing permits. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §15.)
AL Code § 45-28-150.15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 28 - Etowah County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-28-150.15 - Violations.

Section 45-28-150.15Violations. Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a Class C misdemeanor upon first conviction hereunder. Any subsequent conviction hereunder shall be a Class A misdemeanor. Any person who is convicted pursuant to this section shall be punished as provided by law. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §16.)