A nonprofit society, club or fraternal organization having adopted bylaws and duly elected directors and members may be granted a permit at an annual fee of $500, expiring on December 31, when it appears that the tables are for the exclusive use of members of the society, club or fraternal organization, and no charge is made for participation. The society, club or fraternal organization shall have been in continuous existence, actively conducting its affairs in the city for a period of two years immediately preceding application for a license, and only if the conduct of a cardroom is not the primary reason for existence of the society, club or fraternal organization.
(Prior Code, § 111.029) (Ord. 855, passed 1-3-1977; Ord. 975, passed 7-7-1980)