§ 5.32.030. Definitions.

Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this Chapter shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and give this Chapter its most reasonable application:

A.

"Bingo" has the same meaning set forth in Penal Code Section 326.5(o) as it now exists or may hereafter be amended.

B.

"Calendar week" means Monday through Sunday.

C.

"City Manager" means the City Manager of the City of Beaumont or his or her designee.

D.

"Commission" means the California Gambling Control Commission.

E.   

"Conduct," "operate," and "staff" all mean persons directly involved in the conduct of a bingo game and include, but are not limited to, calling numbers, distributing cards, and the awarding of prizes.

F.

"Licensee organization" means an organization to which the City Manager has issued a license to conduct bingo games under this Chapter.

G.

"Premises" means real property within the City on which bingo games are or may be licensed under this Chapter and that are: (i) owned or leased by an organization, or property the use of which is donated to the organization, and (ii) which is used by that organization for an office or for performance of the purposes for which the organization is organized. Premises need not be used or leased exclusively by, or donated exclusively to, a licensee organization.

H.

"Remote caller bingo game" has the meaning set forth in Penal Code Section 326.3(u) as it now exists or may hereafter be amended.

I.

"Security personnel" means one or more persons exclusively employed to protect persons and property at bingo games.

(Ord. 1008, 12-20-2011)