For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BINGO. A game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers of symbols on a card which conform to numbers or symbols selected at random.
CITY COUNCIL. The City Council of the City of Tulare.
FINANCE OFFICER, CHIEF OF POLICE, PLANNING DIRECTOR or FIRE CHIEF. The Finance Officer, Chief of Police, Planning Director or Fire Chief of the City of Tulare or their respective authorized agents.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. Any tax-exempt organization or senior citizens organization, as such terms are defined in this section.
SENIOR CITIZEN. Any person of age 60 or older or any person age 50 or older who no longer engages in full-time employment.
SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION. Any organization meeting the following criteria:
(A) Purpose. The purpose of the organization is to improve the social, recreational, economic, medical and/or housing conditions of senior citizens.
(B) Membership. The membership in the organization shall be limited to senior citizens and their spouses.
(C) Formal organization. The organization shall have a duly adopted constitution or by-laws stating the purpose of the organization and the qualifications of membership and providing for the election of officers.
TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. Any organization exempted from the payment of bank or corporation taxes by Cal. Revenue and Taxation Code §§ 23701b (fraternal beneficiary societies, orders or organizations) or 23701d (religious, charitable, scientific, literary, educational and humanitarian corporations).
(1995 Code, § 6.36.020)