N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4820.55

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 36, September 4, 2024

Section 4820.55 - Leasing of bingo equipment

Manufacturers and suppliers licensed by the commission may lease bingo blowers, receptacles, display boards, face-card verifiers and other equipment integral to the operation of bingo to:

(a) an authorized organization that is licensed to conduct bingo;

(b) any apartment, condominium or cooperative complex, retirement community, or other group residential complex or facility located within a municipality that has authorized the conduct of bingo games by authorized organizations where:

(1) such games are sponsored by the operator of or an association related to such complex, community or facility;

(2) such games are conducted solely for the purpose of amusement and recreation of its residents;

(3) no player or other person furnishes anything of value for the opportunity to participate;

(4) the value of the prizes shall not exceed $10 for any one game or a total of $150 in any calendar day;

(5) such games are not conducted on more than 15 days during any calendar year; and

(6) no person other than an employee or volunteer of such complex, community or facility conducts or assists in conducting the game or games.

(c) any bona fide social, charitable, educational, recreational, fraternal or age group organization, club or association located within a municipality that has authorized the conduct of bingo games by authorized organizations solely for the purpose of amusement and recreation of its members or beneficiaries where:

(1) no player or other person furnishes anything of value for the opportunity to participate;

(2) the value of the prizes shall not exceed $10 for any one game or a total of $150 in any calendar day;

(3) such games are not conducted on more than 15 days during any calendar year;

(4) no person other than a bona fide active member of the organization, club or association participates in the conduct of the games; and

(5) no person is paid for conducting or assisting in the conduct of the game or games.

(d) a hotel, motel, recreational or entertainment facility or common carrier where bingo games are played as a social activity solely for the purpose of amusement and recreation of its patrons within a municipality that has authorized the conduct of bingo games by authorized organizations where:

(1) no player or other person furnishes anything of value for the opportunity to participate;

(2) the value of the prizes shall not exceed $10 for any one game or a total of $150 in any calendar day;

(3) such games are not conducted on more than 15 days during any calendar year;

(4) no person other than an employee or volunteer conducts or assists in conducting the game or games; and

(5) the game or games are not conducted in the same room where alcoholic beverages are sold.

(e) a licensed commercial lessor that has received written approval from the commission to purchase or lease bingo blowers, receptacles, display boards and other supplies or equipment integral to the operation of a licensed commercial lessor. The provisions of this Chapter shall not be construed so as to authorize or permit a licensed commercial lessor to sell, loan or act as a lessor of any bingo supplies or equipment.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4820.55