§45-20-150. Definitions.

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.)