Section 222-3-01 - General RequirementsA. Occasion: The definition for the word "occasion" shall mean a single gathering or session at which a series of successive Beano games are played.B. No game may be conducted in any location where alcoholic beverages are sold, dispensed, or consumed one hour before and throughout, including intermissions, the conduct of any licensed Beano or Bingo game. (1) The entrance from the outdoors to that part of a building where a licensed Beano or Bingo game is conducted must be separate and at least 15 feet away from the outdoor entrance to that part of the building where alcoholic beverages are sold, dispensed, or consumed.C. No admission shall be charged for attendance at any game of Beano or Bingo, and no prizes shall be awarded for attendance.D. All Beano applications must be received by Maine State Police, Gaming and Weapons Section, 164 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0164 at least 8 days prior to the first date desired to operate. No Beano licenses will be issued unless the 8 day requirement is met.E. No organization licensed under this chapter to operate Beano or Bingo for the entertainment of the public shall reserve any seats nor shall they allow any seats to be reserved at any time. Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis for all Beano players.
The only exception to this will be that a Licensee organization may reserve a seat for a physically handicapped person.
F. A licensee may conduct only one occasion of Beano or Bingo on the same date.16- 222 C.M.R. ch. 3, § 01