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Oxnard, California Code of Ordinances
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA CODIFIED ORDINANCES
PREFACE
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 3: EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
CHAPTER 4: PUBLIC PROJECTS; PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING
CHAPTER 5: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CHAPTER 6: EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS, AND UNFAIR PRICING
CHAPTER 7: NUISANCES
CHAPTER 8: VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 9: ADVERTISING
CHAPTER 10: BINGO GAMES
SEC. 10-1. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 10-2. ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATION.
SEC. 10-3. BINGO LICENSE.
SEC. 10-4. APPLICATION PROCEDURE.
SEC. 10-5. FEES.
SEC. 10-6. INVESTIGATION OF APPLICANT.
SEC. 10-7. EFFECTIVE DATE OF LICENSE.
SEC. 10-8. DENIAL OF LICENSE.
SEC. 10-9. LICENSE RENEWAL.
SEC. 10-10. APPEAL OF DENIAL.
SEC. 10-11. REVOCATION OF LICENSE.
SEC. 10-12. NOTICE OF REVOCATION.
SEC. 10-13. APPEAL OF REVOCATION.
SEC. 10-14. APPEAL HEARING.
SEC. 10-15. CONDUCT OF HEARINGS.
SEC. 10-16. DECISION.
SEC. 10-17. APPLICATION FOR NEW LICENSE AFTER REVOCATION.
SEC. 10-18. JUDICIAL ACTION.
SEC. 10-19. LOCATION OF BINGO.
SEC. 10-20. POSTING OF LICENSE.
SEC. 10-21. NONTRANSFERABILITY OF LICENSE.
SEC. 10-22. POSTING OF PRIZES AND RULES.
SEC. 10-23. MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PRIZES.
SEC. 10-24. INSPECTIONS.
SEC. 10-25. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
SEC. 10-26. MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE.
SEC. 10-27. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS.
SEC. 10-28. PROCEEDS FROM GAMES.
SEC. 10-29. REPORTS ON PROCEEDS.
SEC. 10-30. ANNUAL REPORT.
SEC. 10-31. FINANCIAL INTEREST.
SEC. 10-32. EXCLUSIVE OPERATION.
SEC. 10-33. MINORS; INTOXICATED PERSON.
SEC. 10-34. DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION.
SEC. 10-35. PARTICIPANT TO BE PRESENT.
SEC. 10-36. USE OF CREDIT PROHIBITED.
SEC. 10-37. NO ADMISSION CHARGE.
SEC. 10-38. VIOLATIONS.
SEC. 10-39. CITY ATTORNEY MAY ENJOIN VIOLATION.
CHAPTER 11: PERMITS
CHAPTER 12: GAMBLING
CHAPTER 13: ASSESSMENTS, FEES AND TAXES
CHAPTER 14: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 15: SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 16: ZONING CODE
CHAPTER 17: COASTAL ZONING
CHAPTER 18: FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 19: PUBLIC WORKS
CHAPTER 20: TREES; SHRUBS
CHAPTER 21: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
CHAPTER 22: WATER
CHAPTER 23: CABLE, VIDEO, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS
CHAPTER 24: MOBILE HOME PARKS
CHAPTER 25: SURFACE MINING
CHAPTER 26: OXNARD PERMIT SIMPLICITY ACT
CHAPTER 27: TENANT PROTECTION AND RENT STABILIZATION
PARALLEL REFERENCES
SEC. 10-23. MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PRIZES.
   The total fair market value of prizes awarded during any single bingo game shall not exceed $500.
(`64 Code, Sec. 8.1-23) (Ord. No. 2435, 2805)
SEC. 10-24. INSPECTIONS.
   No person shall interfere with, prevent or refuse to permit a member of a law enforcement agency or the license collector to inspect, without notice, any property licensed for bingo. This inspection shall be to determine whether the licensee is complying with the provisions of this chapter, State and federal law.
(`64 Code, Sec. 8.1-24) (Ord. No. 2435)
SEC. 10-25. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
   Licensee shall maintain bingo open to the public and shall not reserve seats or space for any person.
(`64 Code, Sec. 8.1-25) (Ord. No. 2435)
SEC. 10-26. MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE.
   Licensee shall limit attendance at bingo to the occupancy capacity of the location where the bingo is conducted as determined by the city.
(`64 Code, Sec. 8.1-26) (Ord. No. 2435)
SEC. 10-27. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS.
   For a period of at least three years from the year of preparation, the licensee shall maintain accurate and complete records of the total number of persons participating in each bingo game and the number of bingo cards, pull tabs, punch boards, or other devices which are sold during each game.
(`64 Code, Sec. 8.1-27) (Ord. No. 2435)
SEC. 10-28. PROCEEDS FROM GAMES.
   (A)   Any licensee exempt from payment of the bank and corporation tax by Cal. Rev. and Tax. Code, Section 23701(d) shall deposit all profits derived from bingo in a special fund or account and shall not commingle such funds with any other funds. Such funds shall be used only for charitable purposes.
   (B)   All other licensees shall deposit all proceeds derived from bingo in a special fund or account and shall not commingle such funds with any other funds. The proceeds shall be used only for charitable purposes, with the following exceptions:
      (1)   The proceeds may be used for prizes.
      (2)   A portion of the proceeds, not to exceed 20% of the total before deduction for prizes, or $2,000 per month, whichever is less, may be used for the rental of property to conduct bingo and for overhead, including the purchase of bingo equipment, administrative expenses, security equipment and security personnel.
      (3)   The proceeds may be used to pay license fees.
(`64 Code, Sec. 8.1-28) (Ord. No. 2435)

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