(a) Generally. A commercial bingo licensee shall be the actual owner and operator of the business conducting the commercial bingo games. This provision does not preclude a licensee from renting the premises where the bingo games are located.
(b) Individual proprietorship. A commercial bingo license for an individual proprietorship shall be issued to the individual proprietor, who shall be at least 18 years old and a resident and taxpayer of the State for at least two years before issuance of the license. The individual proprietor shall reside in and be a taxpayer of the State during the term of the license.
(c) Partnership. A commercial bingo license for a partnership shall be issued in the name of the partnership, and each of the general partners shall be at least 18 years old and a resident and taxpayer of the State for at least two years before issuance of the license. Each general partner shall reside in and be a taxpayer of the State during the term of the license.
(d) Corporation or other business entity. A commercial bingo license for a corporation or other business entity shall be issued in the name of the business entity. The entity shall remain in good standing during the term of the license.
(1985 Code, Art. 16, § 2-308) (Bill No. 96-91; Bill No. 64-15)