Section 18.2-340.27 - Conduct of bingo gamesA. A qualified organization shall accept only cash or, at its option, checks or debit cards in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in bingo games. However, no such organization shall accept postdated checks in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in bingo games.B. No qualified organization or any person on the premises shall extend lines of credit or accept any credit or other electronic fund transfer other than debit cards in payment of any charges or assessments for players to participate in bingo games.C. Bingo games may be held by qualified organizations on any calendar day.D. Qualified organizations may hold an unlimited number of bingo sessions on any calendar day.E. Except as provided in subsection F, no organization may conduct bingo games (i) at a location outside of the county, city, or town in which its principal office, as registered with the State Corporation Commission, is located or in an adjoining county, city, or town or (ii) at an establishment that has been granted a license pursuant to Chapter 2 (§ 4.1-200 et seq.) of Title 4.1 unless such license is held by the organization.F. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection E, a qualified organization may lease the premises of any social organization authorized pursuant to § 18.2-340.26:3 for the purpose of conducting bingo games.1995, c. 837; 2006, c. 644; 2010, c. 429; 2017, c. 739; 2020, c. 568; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 520; 2022, cc. 722, 767.Amended by Acts 2022 c. 767,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2022.Amended by Acts 2022 c. 722,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2022.Amended by Acts 2021SP1 c. 520,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2021.Amended by Acts 2020 c. 568, § 1, eff. 7/1/2020.Added by Acts 2017 c. 739, § 1, eff. 7/1/2017.