§ 10-53. Legislative intent.

(a)

It is the intent of the board of county commissioners that all phases of the regulation, licensing and supervision of bingo and instant bingo are closely controlled and the law pertaining thereto is strictly construed and rigidly enforced, to the end that commercialization in all its forms is discouraged, participation by criminal and other undesirable elements is prevented and diversion of the proceeds of bingo and instant bingo games from the purposes authorized by F.S. § 849.0931 is eliminated.

(b)

It is the further intent of the board of county commissioners that this article shall not be applicable to those organizations and groups that have or serve 50 players or less, with such number of players to be determined based on an annual average. The exemption granted in this subsection shall not be construed as exempting such organizations and groups from full compliance with F.S. § 849.0931. The exemption granted in this subsection represents a legislative determination that bingo or instant bingo conducted with 50 players or less is not large enough to require more rigorous regulation.

(c)

It is the further intent of the board of county commissioners that this article shall apply in all parts of the county, including each municipality located within the county.

(Code 1970, § 16½-83; Ord. No. 92-15, § 3, 10-27-92; Ord. No. 92-16, §§ 1, 2, 11-4-92; Ord. No. 08-40, § 1, 9-23-08)

State law reference

Application of county ordinances to incorporated areas, Fla. Const. art. VIII, § 1(f).