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28 DE Code § 928. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 9. Miscellaneous Provisions|Subchapter II. Outdoor Musical Festivals|§ 928. Penalties.

§ 928. Penalties. (a) Any person or corporation who organizes, operates, produces, stages or permits an outdoor musical festival to be organized, operated, produced or staged on land which that person or corporation owns or leases without having first obtained the required permits and license shall be fined not less than $3,000 nor more than $5,000 and may be imprisoned not more than 6 months. (b) Jurisdiction over this offense shall be in the Superior Court. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  928;  57 Del. Laws, c. 466, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
28 DE Code § 929. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 9. Miscellaneous Provisions|Subchapter III. Regulation of Sponsors and Promoters of Public Entertainment Events Other Than Boxing, Wrestling, Racing and Outdoor Music Festivals|§ 929. Definitions.

§ 929. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  (1) “Contract” shall mean a written agreement between the “promoter” and the “sponsor” which sets forth the authority, responsibility and liability of each party and, most specifically, the financial details of the agreement. (2) “Entertainment event” shall mean any form of circus or carnival, stage play, variety show, concert, magic, puppet or mime show, pageant, musical or similar type of public entertainment program other than combative sports, wrestling, racing and outdoor music festivals. (3) “Promoter” shall mean any person who, privately or as a business agent for a professional enterprise, offers services to another person or organization and in return for the use of that person's/organization's name as sponsor, and a fee, commission or profit share, acquires, advertises and conducts a paid entertainment event for the general public. (4) “Sponsor” shall mean any person or organization who agrees, verbally or in writing, to authorize the use of their name as an indorsement for, and supporter of, a paid public entertainment event promoted by another individual or business enterprise.67 Del. Laws, c. 372, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 79, § 42;
28 DE Code § 930. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 9. Miscellaneous Provisions|Subchapter III. Regulation of Sponsors and Promoters of Public Entertainment Events Other Than Boxing, Wrestling, Racing and Outdoor Music Festivals|§ 930. Sponsors' responsibilities.

§ 930. Sponsors' responsibilities. (a) (1) Each sponsor shall demand that any promoter, offering fund-raising services in the form of entertainment events, exhibit said promoter's current year occupational license required by § 2301(a) or (b) of Title 30. (2) If a sponsor enters into an agreement with a promoter, without having first verified said promoter's credentials and occupational license status, the sponsor assumes joint liability with the promoter for any failures of service promised by the promoter to the consumer public. (b) Sponsors may, if they so desire, charge the promoter a fee for the use of their name (individual or organization) in promotional material concerning the entertainment event. Such fee shall not be less than $500 and shall be specifically stated in the contractual agreement between sponsor and promoter. 67 Del. Laws, c. 372, §  1;
28 DE Code § 931. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 9. Miscellaneous Provisions|Subchapter III. Regulation of Sponsors and Promoters of Public Entertainment Events Other Than Boxing, Wrestling, Racing and Outdoor Music Festivals|§ 931. Promoters' responsibilities.

§ 931. Promoters' responsibilities. (a) Each promoter (individual and/or firm) shall acquire a Delaware annual occupational license and pay such other fees as are established in § 2301 of Title 30. (b) Promoters shall comply with § 901(b) of this title by obtaining any licenses or permits which may be required by the local jurisdiction where an entertainment event is to be presented. (c) Each promoter shall fully reimburse the sponsor for any sponsor's advance expense payments or loans, before any other expenses, commissions or fees are paid from the proceeds of the event. 67 Del. Laws, c. 372, §  1;
28 DE Code § 932. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 9. Miscellaneous Provisions|Subchapter III. Regulation of Sponsors and Promoters of Public Entertainment Events Other Than Boxing, Wrestling, Racing and Outdoor Music Festivals|§ 932. Contracts.

§ 932. Contracts. (a) All contractual agreements between promoters and sponsors shall be written in clear text, plain language. (b) The contractual agreement shall contain, in an appropriate location, the promoter's current Delaware occupational license number. (c) Distribution of the profits of the venture shall be stated specifically as a percentage for the sponsor and the promoter or as a specific dollar share for the sponsor. (d) Any fees or commissions agreed to for the promoter shall be considered as a part of the promoter's share of the profits and not an operating expense of preparing for and conducting the event. 67 Del. Laws, c. 372, §  1;
28 DE Code § 1501. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter I. Purpose, Scope, Definitions and Referendums|§ 1501. Purpose and scope.

§ 1501. Purpose and scope. This chapter shall provide for referendums on games and the regulation and control of games, provided that the district in which it is conducted votes in favor of such games. Games shall be conducted in Delaware only by those licensed under this chapter and subject to the limitations herein. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1101;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §  4;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1502. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter I. Purpose, Scope, Definitions and Referendums|§ 1502. Definitions.

§ 1502. Definitions. As used in this chapter:  (1) “Board” means the Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming; (2) “Districts” means those districts mentioned in article II, § 17A or § 17B of the state Constitution; (3) “Game or games” means bingo, instant or sealed game, and charitable gaming; (4) “Members-only game” means any game of chance open for participation only to members of the sponsoring organization; (5) “Organization” means a veterans', religious or charitable organization, volunteer fire company or fraternal society as defined in article II, § 17A or § 17B of the state Constitution.28 Del. C. 1953, §  1102;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §§  2, 3, 6;  65 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 16, §§  1, 2, 8;  78 Del. Laws, c. 102, §§  1-3;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;  80 Del. Laws, c. 416, § 1;
28 DE Code § 1503. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter I. Purpose, Scope, Definitions and Referendums|§ 1503. Referendums in general elections.

§ 1503. Referendums in general elections. In the event that a majority of all the members elected to each house of the General Assembly by the qualified electors in any district mentioned in article II, § 17A or § 17B of the state Constitution shall request in writing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the President of the Senate, not less than 30 days preceding the next succeeding general election, that the question of license or no license of the playing of the game of bingo be submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of said district, the department of elections with jurisdiction over the district concerned shall cause to be printed on the ballots used in the next succeeding general election after said request the following question:  “Do you favor the licensing of the playing of the game of bingo within the limits of ________________ (insert the words, “City of Wilmington,” “Sussex County,” “Kent County” or “New Castle County outside of the City of Wilmington,” as the case may be)?”28 Del. C. 1953, §§  1110, 1111;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §  6;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1504. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter I. Purpose, Scope, Definitions and Referendums|§ 1504. Applicability of general election laws; conduct of referendum.

§ 1504. Applicability of general election laws; conduct of referendum. (a) Title 15, insofar as it is applicable shall apply to all referendums held under the provisions of this chapter. A voter may indicate that voter's answer to the question submitted by voting in the affirmative or negative. (b) Each department of elections shall take steps to insure that the equipment and supplies used at the general election are adjusted and modified to the extent necessary to permit the recording, tabulation and certification of the referendum vote. (c) The department of elections of each county shall constitute a board of canvass for the purpose of canvassing the vote in any referendum held under this chapter. (d) The provisions of Title 15 and the Constitution of this State relating to the certification and canvassing of the vote in general elections shall be followed insofar as those provisions are applicable. (e) The Governor shall certify and proclaim the results of any such referendum at the time he certifies and proclaims the results of the general election pursuant to the provision of § 5710 of Title 15. (f) The State Election Commissioner is empowered to prescribe such procedure and to make such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with this section or any other law of this State, as the State Election Commissioner may deem necessary to insure uniformity of method in the 3 counties in certifying and canvassing the vote in any referendum held under this chapter. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1112;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  51 Del. Laws, c. 354;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1505. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter II. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|§ 1505. Objectives; functions.

§ 1505. Objectives; functions. (a) The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the public through the regulation of activities which involve charitable gaming. (b) In meeting its objectives, the Board shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints from the general public relating to practices of persons engaged in an activity regulated by this chapter; shall adjudicate at formal complaint hearings; shall develop rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions where necessary against persons or occupational groups regulated by the Board. (c) The State Lottery Office shall transfer appropriate funds to cover the cost to allow the Division of Professional Regulation to hire contractual investigators to conduct inspections and investigations. The State Lottery Office and the Division of Professional Regulation shall mutually agree upon the use of these funds for the hiring of contractual investigators. (d) The Division of Professional Regulation shall be responsible for the administrative, ministerial, budgetary, clerical and exclusive investigative functions (including but not limited to the appointment, removal, compensation and duties of employees) as provided by law for the Board of Charitable Gaming. (e) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, this chapter is not intended to apply and does not apply to the use of charitable video lottery machines pursuant to Chapter 48 of Title 29. 63 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  56;  78 Del. Laws, c. 102, §§  1, 2, 6;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1507. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter II. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|§ 1507. Powers and duties.

§ 1507. Powers and duties. The Board of Charitable Gaming shall have the power to consider and grant or deny applications, conduct investigations through the Division of Professional Regulation, impose penalties upon those not in compliance with the law or regulations, develop rules and regulations and enforce the provisions of this chapter. 63 Del. Laws, c. 144, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  60;  78 Del. Laws, c. 102, §§  1, 2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1508. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter II. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|§ 1508. Duties; rules and regulations; forms.

§ 1508. Duties; rules and regulations; forms. (a) The Board shall:  (1) Supervise the administration of this chapter; and (2) Adopt, amend and repeal rules and regulations governing the issuance and amendment of permits and licenses to conduct the games under such permits and licenses and schedules of rentals which may be paid for the leasing of equipment for use in connection with the games. The rules and regulations shall have the force of law and shall be adopted only after public hearings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. Such permits and licenses shall be issued to qualified volunteer fire companies, veterans' organizations, religious or charitable organizations, or fraternal societies. The Board shall also take measures to assure that games shall be fairly and properly conducted for the purposes and in the manner prescribed in the state Constitution and in this chapter. The Board shall prevent the game from being conducted for commercial purposes or private profit other than as authorized in the state Constitution and in this chapter. In order to provide uniformity in the administration of this chapter the Board shall prescribe forms of application for permits and licenses, amendment of permits and licenses, reports of the conduct of games and other matters incident to the administration of this chapter. (b) A copy of the rules and regulations adopted by the Board shall be available at a reasonable cost. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1122;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §§  4, 5;  77 Del. Laws, c. 22, §§  1, 2;  78 Del. Laws, c. 102, §  4;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1509. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter II. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|§ 1509. Continuous study of operation of this chapter and similar laws.

§ 1509. Continuous study of operation of this chapter and similar laws. (a) The Board shall conduct a continuous study and investigation of the operation of this chapter for the purpose of making recommendations to the General Assembly for amendments. (b) The Board shall make a continuous study and investigation also of the operation and administration of similar laws which may be in effect in other states of the United States and of any literature on the subject which from time to time may be published or be available. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1123;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §  5;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1510. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter II. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|§ 1510. Reports and recommendations by Board.

§ 1510. Reports and recommendations by Board. The Board shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly biennially with its recommendations, if any, and at such other times as it may deem advisable. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1124;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §  5;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1511. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter III. Licensing|§ 1511. Power to license.

§ 1511. Power to license. (a) The Board may license an organization as defined in article II, § 17A or § 17B of the state Constitution to conduct the games, provided the organization is located in and seeks to conduct the game in a district which has approved the licensing of games by referendum. (b) The Board may designate to the Director of the Division of Professional Regulation the authority to issue permits and licenses administratively using specified criteria agreed upon by the Board and the Director. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1130;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §§  4-6;  77 Del. Laws, c. 22, §  3;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1512. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter III. Licensing|§ 1512. Application; eligibility.

§ 1512. Application; eligibility. (a) Each applicant for a permit or license shall file with the Board a written application in the form prescribed in its rules and regulations, duly executed and notarized, in which shall be stated the name and address of the applicant together with sufficient facts relating to its organization to enable the Board to determine whether or not it is a bona fide organization eligible to conduct games within the meaning of article II, § 17A or § 17B of the state Constitution. The applicant shall supply such other facts as the Board may require. (b) In each application there shall be designated the active member or members of the organization under whom the games are to be conducted. To the application shall be appended a statement by the applicant to indicate that if a permit or license is granted the undersigned will be responsible for the conduct of such game in accordance with the terms of this chapter, the permit or license and the rules and regulations governing the conduct of such games. (c) Proof that contributions are considered tax deductible under § 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States (26 U.S.C. § 170) shall be prima facie evidence that the applicant is an eligible organization within the meaning of article II, § 17A or § 17B of the state Constitution, but the Board may require any additional information from the applicant which may be pertinent to the question of its eligibility. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1131;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §§  4-6;  77 Del. Laws, c. 22, §§  4-8;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1513. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter III. Licensing|§ 1513. Conditions for granting permits or licenses.

§ 1513. Conditions for granting permits or licenses. (a) The Board or its designee shall make a review of the qualifications of each applicant and the merits of each application. (b) The Board or its designee may issue a permit or license only after it determines that:  (1) The applicant is duly qualified to conduct games under the state Constitution and of this chapter and the rules and regulations governing the conduct of games; and (2) The persons who intend to conduct the games are persons of good moral character and have never been convicted of crimes or crimes involving moral turpitude; and a bona fide active member shall be on the premises during the conduct of the event; and (3) Such games are to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the state Constitution and this chapter and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the conduct of games; and (4) The proceeds are to be disposed of as provided in the state Constitution and by this chapter; and (5) No unreasonable salary, compensation or reward whatever will be paid or given to any member under whom the game is conducted.28 Del. C. 1953, §  1132;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §§  4, 5;  69 Del. Laws, c. 216, §§  2, 4;  71 Del. Laws, c. 444, §  5;  77 Del. Laws, c. 22, §§  9-16;  77 Del. Laws, c. 112, §  2;  78 Del. Laws, c. 102, §  2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1514. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter III. Licensing|§ 1514. License fees; exceptions.

§ 1514. License fees; exceptions. (a) There shall be a permit or license fee of $15 for each occasion upon which bingo or charitable gambling are to be conducted under such permit or license. (b) The Board or its designee may issue a permit or license without fee to any bona fide organization eligible to conduct games within the meaning of article II, § 17A or § 17B of the state Constitution, provided such organization conducts games for recreational purposes, does not intend to make a profit, does not make a profit, does not charge a fee for participation and offers no prize in excess of $5.00 for any single game. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1133;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  54 Del. Laws, c. 102;  55 Del. Laws, c. 160;  62 Del. Laws, c. 17, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 93, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §§  4-6;  67 Del. Laws, c. 16, §§  3, 4;  77 Del. Laws, c. 22, §§  17, 18, 20-23;  78 Del. Laws, c. 102, §  2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1515. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter III. Licensing|§ 1515. Duration of permit or license.

§ 1515. Duration of permit or license. (a) No permit or license shall be effective for a period of more than 1 year from the date it was issued. (b) No license shall be effective after the organization to which it was granted has become ineligible to conduct the game under any provision of article II, § 17A or § 17B of the state Constitution. (c) No license shall be effective after the voters in any district designated in article II, § 17A or § 17B of the state Constitution have decided against games in a referendum held pursuant to that section and this title. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1134;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §§  4, 6;  77 Del. Laws, c. 22, §§  24, 25;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1516. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter III. Licensing|§ 1516. Refusal to permit or license; hearing.

§ 1516. Refusal to permit or license; hearing. No properly submitted application for a license shall be refused by the Board or its designee until a hearing is held after proper notice to the applicant. At any such hearing the applicant shall be entitled to be heard upon the qualifications of the applicant and the merits of the application. The burden of proof shall be on the applicant. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1135;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §  5;  77 Del. Laws, c. 22, §§  26, 27;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;
28 DE Code § 1517. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 28 - Sports and Amusements|Chapter 15. Delaware Board of Charitable Gaming|Subchapter III. Licensing|§ 1517. Amendments to permits or licenses.

§ 1517. Amendments to permits or licenses. Any permit or license issued under this chapter may be amended by the Board or its designee if the subject matter of the proposed amendment could lawfully and properly have been included in the original license upon application and payment of an additional license fee. 28 Del. C. 1953, §  1136;  51 Del. Laws, c. 65, §  1;  64 Del. Laws, c. 100, §  5;  77 Del. Laws, c. 22, §§  28-30;  79 Del. Laws, c. 199, §  4;