§45-20-150.05. Bingo 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.)