(A) An annual permit shall be required for each for-profit bingo organization and for each charity operating bingo games in a bingo hall. No permit for an applicant shall be issued until an application is made to the city which shall cause an investigation to be made to determine whether the applicant has complied with this subchapter and all other provisions of both the city code and Florida statutes. Each application must be accompanied by a fee of $100 to cover the cost of investigation, administration and processing of the application.
(B) The completed application shall contain the following information and be accompanied by the following documentation:
(1) If the applicant is:
(a) An individual, the individual shall state his name, and any aliases, his address, his social security number and his date of birth; and provide a photocopy of either a picture identification card with all the aforementioned information or a photocopy of the individual's Florida driver's license.
(b) A partnership, the partnership shall state its complete name, and the names of all partners, having either direct, managerial, supervisory or advisory responsibilities, and whether the partnership is general or limited; and copies of all partnership documents; or
(c) A corporation, the corporation shall state its complete name, the date of incorporation, evidence that the corporation is in good standing, the names and capacity of all officers, directors and stockholders having either direct, managerial, supervisory or advisory responsibilities and the name and address of the registered corporate agent; and copies of its articles of incorporation and bylaws.
(2) Whether the applicant or any of the individuals listed pursuant to division (B)(1) of this section is a naturalized citizen and the date and place of naturalization.
(3) Whether the applicant or any of the individuals listed pursuant to division (B)(1) of this section has, within the five-year period immediately preceding the date of application, been convicted of a violation of Fla. Stat. Chapter 849, this subchapter or any other federal, state or local ordinance, act or law governing theft, fraud, misrepresentation, gambling or authorized bingo, and if so, the particular charge, date and place of conviction, and copies of the final judgment related thereto.
(4) Whether the applicant or any of the individuals listed pursuant to division (B)(1) of the section, have been convicted within 15 years of the date of application of any misdemeanor or felony and if so, the name of such interested party, the date and place of conviction and the nature of the crime for which the interested party was convicted, such information must be provided whether or not adjudication was withheld; and copies of all documentation related thereto.
(5) Whether the applicant or any of the individuals listed pursuant to division (B)(1) of this section, has had any permit under this subchapter or any bingo license or permit issued by any other jurisdiction denied, revoked or suspended and, if so, the date, place and outcome of each denial, revocation or suspension.
(6) The names of all municipalities or counties where an application has been made for a license or permit to conduct bingo or to lease premises for the conduct of bingo, and copies of the applications filed.
(7) The name of each bank in which the proceeds from conducting bingo or fees from leasing premises for conducting bingo are to be deposited.
(8) (a) Such other documentation related to the application as the city may require. Said documentation shall be in addition to the items set forth above and shall be directed toward completing full disclosure of all items mentioned herein.
(b) A sworn statement certifying that all of the information on the application and any accompanying documentation are true and that the applicant understands that any misstatement of a material fact in the application will result in the denial of a permit, or if a permit has been issued, in the suspension or revocation of the permit.
(C) No application shall be processed by the city unless such application complies with all the requirements as stated herein.
(Ord. 96-09, passed 2-15-96) Penalty, see § 110.47