Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-169c
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Sec. 7-169c. Recreational bingo for senior citizens. Definitions. Registrations. Records.
Official statutory text
(b) Any organization whose membership consists of persons sixty years of age or over may operate and conduct bingo games on and after January 1, 1989, for the amusement and recreation of its members without a permit as required by section 7-169 , provided (1) such organization has registered with and applied for and received an identification number from the municipal official, (2) such organization does not charge an admission fee in excess of one dollar, (3) the prize or prizes awarded do not exceed fifty dollars in value, either in cash or merchandise, and (4) only active members of such organization assist in the operation of the bingo games without compensation. The municipal official may revoke any such registration for cause.
(c) Each such organization which operates bingo games shall keep accurate records of receipts and disbursements, which shall be available for inspection by the municipal official.
(d) Each such organization shall be exempt from the provisions of sections 7-169 and 7-169a .
(c) Each such organization which operates bingo games shall keep accurate records of receipts and disbursements, which shall be available for inspection by the municipal official.
(d) Each such organization shall be exempt from the provisions of sections 7-169 and 7-169a .
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