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AL Code § 45-20-130.11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 13 - Engineer, County.|Section 45-20-130.11 - Duties of Commission Members.

Section 45-20-130.11Duties of commission members. Each member of the county commission shall hear the suggestions and complaints of the citizens, and report the suggestions or complaints to the county engineer with his or her recommendations. The members of the county commission shall also assist in securing rights-of-way and assist in public relations generally.  (Act 2009-378, p. 701, §12.)
AL Code § 45-20-140 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.|Section 45-20-140 - Forest Fire Protection.

Section 45-20-140Forest fire protection. (a) The county governing body of Covington County is authorized, when the need exists, to provide protection against forest fires in Covington County by participating in the Alabama Forestry Commission's fire protection program in the manner hereinafter specified.  (b)(l) After the Covington County governing body has determined that such a need exists in Covington County, the county governing body may, in the manner hereinafter specified, provide for a financial charge or tax to be paid by the owners of forest lands located in Covington County for the use of the land for timber growing purposes amounting to the whole or any part of the cost of such fire protection program, but not in excess of ten cents ($0.10) per acre, provided such financial charge or tax is not greater than the benefit accruing to such forest lands due to availability of such fire protection. "Forest lands" as used in this section, shall mean any land which according to the latest reappraisal is appraised as timberland for ad valorem tax purposes. (2) The finance charge or tax fixed as provided in subdivision (1) shall be payable at the same time and in the same manner as county taxes. Financial charges or taxes levied shall constitute a lien on the property against which they are charged or taxed in case of default in the payment of such financial charge or tax. (c) The tax herein imposed shall be due and payable to the Tax Collector of Covington County, and shall, when collected, be deposited to the Covington County Forestry Fund. All monies collected in accordance with this section shall be spent in participating in the Alabama Forestry Commission's forest protection program in Covington County. The tax shall attach to the property on October 1, 1981, and be payable to the tax collector on October 1, 1982. (d) The county governing body of Covington County is authorized to remove such financial charge or tax after the county governing body has determined that the financial charge or tax is no longer needed. The county governing body shall hold public hearings to determine whether or not the financial charge or tax is still needed. (e) All persons 65 years of age or older, or disabled, shall be exempt from any tax or charge levied by this section up to a maximum of 100 acres. Such person shall furnish proof of age or disability as prescribed by the county tax assessor.  (Act 81-920, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 69, §§1-5.)
AL Code § 45-20-150 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150 - Definitions.

Section 45-20-150Definitions. As used in this article the following words shall have the following meanings:  (1) BINGO. The game where numbers or symbols on a card are matched with numbers or symbols selected at random.  (2) BINGO SESSION. A consecutive period of time during which bingo is played on a given day. (3) LOCATION. A single building, hall, enclosure, or outdoor area used for the purpose of playing bingo pursuant to a permit issued under this article. (4) PERMIT HOLDER. A qualified organization which has a permit 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 which qualifies as an exempt organization under Section 50l(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and which operates without profit to its members and, except for special permit holders issued pursuant to Section 45-20-150.03, which has been in existence continuously as that organization for a period of five years and which has owned or leased real property in Covington County for at least five years immediately prior to making application for a permit under this article.  (7) SPECIAL PERMIT HOLDER. One who holds a permit for a special occasion pursuant to Section 45-20-150.03. (Act 93-886, p. 151, §1.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.01 - Bingo Games - Authorized.

Section 45-20-150.01Bingo games - Authorized. The operation of bingo sessions for prizes or money by qualified organizations for bona fide charitable, educational, or other lawful purposes shall be legal in Covington County, subject to this article.  (Act 93-886, p. 151, §2.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.02 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.02 - Bingo Games - Permits.

Section 45-20-150.02Bingo games - Permits. (a) No qualified organization may conduct a bingo session unless the sheriff of the county 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 session may be conducted until 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 nor transferable. (b) Any qualified organization desiring to obtain a permit to operate bingo sessions in a calendar year shall apply to the sheriff, on forms provided by that office, and shall pay an annual fee of one hundred dollars ($100). Renewal applications 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 prove its length of existence and the ownership of real property in Covington County for at least the five years immediately preceding the application and shall 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 applicant entity as well as the names and addresses of the directors, or other persons similarly situated, of the entity.  (2) The name and home address of each person who will be conducting or promoting the bingo session.  (3) The names and home addresses of 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 sessions. Bingo sessions may be held only on the premises owned or rented by a qualified permit holder.  (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). (6) Permits may be amended upon resubmission of application, surrender of permit, and payment of a twenty-five dollar ($25) fee. (Act 93-886, p. 151, §3.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.03 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.03 - Bingo Games - Special Permits.

Section 45-20-150.03Bingo games - Special permits. (a) A qualified organization that does not hold a permit pursuant to Section 45-20-150.02 may apply for a special permit for conducting a bingo session at a designated location for a special occasion. The 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 for a special permit shall include the information required by subsection (b) of Section 45-20-150.02, except that the applicant shall indicate the day or days on which the applicant will conduct the bingo session for the special occasion. Upon the determination by the sheriff that the applicant is a qualified organization, except that a special permit holder shall not be required to own or lease property five years prior to making application for a special permit, and is not ineligible pursuant to Section 45-20-150.12, and upon the applicant's payment of the required fee under this subsection to the office of sheriff, the sheriff may issue a special permit. (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. (c) No more than one special permit may be issued to the same qualified organization per quarter, not to exceed four per year. (d) Special permits are not transferable or assignable. (Act 93-886, p. 151, §4.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.04 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.04 - Bingo Games - Permit Requirements.

Section 45-20-150.04Bingo 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 day or 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 sessions. (Act 93-886, p. 151, §5.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.05 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.05 - Bingo Games - Legislative Intent; Actual Expenses; Consulting Fees.

Section 45-20-150.05Bingo games - Legislative intent; actual expenses; consulting fees. (a) It is the intention of the Legislature that only qualified organizations that are properly issued permits or special permits shall be allowed to operate bingo sessions. A qualified organization shall not lend its name nor allow its identity to be used by any other person in conducting or promoting a bingo session in which the other person has a substantial financial interest. (b) It is unlawful for two or more qualified organizations to pyramid the valuation of prizes in a manner to exceed the limits in cash, or gifts of equivalent value, as provided in Section 45-20-150.08. The term "equivalent value" means the fair market value of the gift on the date the gift is given as the prize in a bingo session. (c) Except as otherwise provided by this article, a qualified organization may deduct the reasonable expenses of operating and conducting its bingo sessions. Reasonable expenses shall be defined as including customary and usual business overhead expenses and as specified in Section 45-20-150.07. (d) No person shall pay consulting fees to any person for services performed in relation to the operation or conduct of a bingo session. (Act 93-886, p. 151, §6.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.06 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.06 - Bingo Games - Disposition of Fees.

Section 45-20-150.06Bingo games - Disposition of fees. All fees collected by the sheriff under this article shall be paid into the county general fund. All necessary expenses incurred by the sheriff in the administration and enforcement of this article shall be financed from the county general fund, with the remainder distributed to the senior citizens organizations in Covington County.  (Act 93-886, p. 151, §7.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.07 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.07 - Bingo Games - Proceeds for Charitable or Educational Purposes.

Section 45-20-150.07Bingo games - Proceeds for charitable or educational purposes. No less than 100 percent of the net proceeds of a bingo session shall be designated and expended for charitable or educational purposes. Net proceeds means gross proceeds less reasonable expenses incurred or paid in connection with the holding, operating, or conducting of bingo and shall include reasonable expenses for the following: (1) The purchase or rental of equipment necessary for conducting bingo and payment of services necessary for the repair and maintenance of equipment. (2) Payment of cash prizes or the purchase of prizes of merchandise. (3) Rental or mortgage payment on the location at which bingo is conducted. (4) Insurance on the facilities and liability coverage for the operation of bingo.  (5) Utilities. (6) Janitorial services.  (7) The fee required for issuance or reissuance of a permit to conduct bingo. (8) Other reasonable expenses incurred by the permit holder, not inconsistent with this article. (Act 93-886, p. 151, §8.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.08 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.08 - Bingo Games - Equipment; Prize and Conduct Limitations.

Section 45-20-150.08Bingo games - Equipment; prize and conduct limitations. (a) Bingo may not be conducted with any equipment which is not owned, being purchased, or being rented by the permit holder, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of Section 45-20-150.05. (b) Prizes given by any organization for the playing of bingo games shall not be less than 50 percent of the gross receipts in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any bingo session. (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 sessions only at the single 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 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 conducting any bingo session pursuant to this article. (Act 93-886, p. 151, §9.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.09 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.09 - Bingo Games - Recordkeeping.

Section 45-20-150.09Bingo games - Recordkeeping. Each permit holder shall maintain the following records for at least one year from the date of each bingo 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 expenses. (Act 93-886, p. 151, §10.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.10 - Bingo Games - Filing of Records; Inspection of Records and Premises.

Section 45-20-150.10Bingo games - Filing of records; inspection of records and premises. (a) On or before April 15th, after this article has been in effect for one year, and on or before April 15 of each calendar year thereafter, each permit holder shall file with the sheriff a copy of the records required in Section 45-20-150.09 relating to the operation of bingo sessions in the previous calendar year. The records shall be open to inspection by any law enforcement agency.  (b) The records required to be kept by Section 45-20-150.09 by the permit holder shall be open to inspection by the sheriff, any law enforcement agency, or the duly authorized representatives of either during reasonable business hours. (c) 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 93-886, p. 151, §11.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.11 - Revocation of Bingo Permits.

Section 45-20-150.11Revocation of bingo permits. The sheriff, for good cause shown, may revoke any permit if the permit holder or any officer, director, agent, member, or employee of the permit holder violates this article or rule promulgated pursuant to this article. 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. All existing rules and procedures for meetings and hearings before the county commission shall apply unless in direct conflict with this article. Following a full hearing and the rendering of a written decision by the county commission, either party may appeal the decision directly to the Circuit Court of Covington 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 93-886, p. 151, §12.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.12 - Revocation of Bingo Permit - Eligibility; Effect of Conviction.

Section 45-20-150.12Revocation of bingo permit - Eligibility; effect of conviction. (a) A permit holder whose permit or special permit is revoked for a violation of this article, or a rule promulgated under this article, is ineligible to conduct a bingo session or apply for a permit for a period of one year after the revocation.  (b) A person convicted of an offense under Section 45-20-150.14, 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 has a permit 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 from the date of conviction. (c) 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 93-886, p. 151, §13.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.13 - Revocation of Bingo Permit - Jurisdiction to Restrain or Enjoin.

Section 45-20-150.13Revocation of bingo permit - Jurisdiction to restrain or enjoin. The circuit court of the 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 93-886, p. 151, §14.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.14 - Violations; Penalties.

Section 45-20-150.14Violations; penalties. Any person who violates this article is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor upon first conviction under this article. Any subsequent conviction shall be a Class A misdemeanor. Any person who is convicted under this section shall be punished as provided by law.  (Act 93-886, p. 151, §15.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.15 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Contraband.

Section 45-20-150.15Seizure and forfeiture of contraband. Any device, equipment, record, money, or stakes used in the operation of any bingo session in violation of this article, may be contraband and may be seized and be forfeited. Property forfeited may be sold, destroyed, or retained for official use by the municipal, county, state, or law enforcement agencies, as the circuit court directs following a full due process hearing.  (Act 93-886, p. 151, §16.)
AL Code § 45-20-150.16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 15 - Gambling.|Section 45-20-150.16 - Relation to Other Laws.

Section 45-20-150.16Relation to other laws. Any other law providing a penalty or disability on a person who conducts or participates in bingo sessions, who possesses equipment used in conducting bingo, who permits bingo to be conducted on his or her premises, or who does other acts in connection with bingo, shall not apply to the conduct when done pursuant to this article or rules promulgated under this article.  (Act 93-886, p. 151, §17.)
AL Code § 45-20-160 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 20 - Covington County.|Article 16 - Government Operations.|Section 45-20-160 - Financial Statement.

Section 45-20-160Financial statement. (a) The Covington County Commission shall have published an annual financial statement, showing the receipts and expenditures of money for the county. Such statement shall be published in a newspaper published in Covington County as soon as practicable after September 30th of each fiscal year.  (b) The cost of the publication of the financial statement shall be paid for from the general funds of the county.  (Act 91-318, p. 577, §§1,2.)