§45-28-150.07. Bingo 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.)