270 R.I. Code R. 270-RICR-50-00-2.2

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 270-RICR-50-00-2.2 - Authority

A. In January 1983, the Rhode Island General Assembly enacted changes in the law, which states that the Rhode Island State Police must authorize all games of bingo. Specifically, R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-19-41 provides that the Superintendent of State Police shall have ". . . the power and authority to license, regulate, supervise and exercise control over the operation of bingo. . .". The new statute also permits the licensing of such games by the police or licensing bureau of the city or town wherein the game is to take place, so long as the Superintendent, or his/her designee, has authorized the game.

B. In accordance with his/her lawful authority as stated above, the Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police established the following rules and regulations governing the conduct of the game of bingo, Beano or substantially the same game as played under any other name in this state. This Part adopted by the Superintendent has been promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §42-35. The provisions of this act are cited generally in said Rules and Regulations, as well as in § 2.15 of this Part entitled "Information and Public Records."