§ 10-151. Definitions.

In this article the definitions set forth in, Section 849.0931, F.S., as amended from time to time, are incorporated herein by reference. In addition, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein, unless the context otherwise requires:

Actual business expenses means those authorized expenses that have a direct bearing on and are necessary to the conduct of a bingo game and related activities, the allocation of which shall be in accordance with generally acceptable accounting practices.

Authorized expenses means and includes equipment and supplies, accounting services for records and reports, state and local license fees, advertising, cost of security personnel, pro rata costs for insurance and utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewage or garbage collection resulting from conducting a bingo game, cost of refreshments provided at no cost to players and volunteers, costs of prizes, and the costs of creating and maintaining a petty cash fund no larger than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and rental charge so long as the rental charge does not exceed the fair market rent charged for similar premises located within Marion County.

Chairperson means the person designated by a licensed organization to be responsible for the conduct of bingo games.

Conviction or convicted means an adjudication of guilt, or a plea of guilty or nolo contendre to a felony or a misdemeanor involving theft or illegal gambling.

Entire or net proceeds means all moneys collected in exchange for the purchase of bingo cards, admissions and related sales, less only actual business expenses.

Lease includes a lease, sublease, assignment, rental or agreement to use any premises for the conduct of bingo, other than premises owned by the licensed organization and used by it to conduct bingo for its own benefit.

Lessor means a person who or organization which leases, subleases, assigns or rents any premises to be used for the conduct of bingo, or agrees to the use of the premises for the conduct of bingo.

Organization shall mean a charitable, nonprofit, or veterans' organization as defined in Section 849.0931(1)(c), F.S., or condominium association, homeowners association as defined in 617.301, F.S., mobile home owners association or a group of residents of a mobile home park or parks as defined in Chapter 723, F.S., or a recreational vehicle park.

Person means an individual, partnership, corporation, trust, foundation, group, association, organization, society, or any combination thereof.

Premises means on the property owned, leased, or controlled where single bingo sessions are conducted. More than one bingo session may not be held on the same premises concurrently with another session. No more than one unit or structure on the same property shall be used for the conduct of bingo games.

Principal officer means the president, vice president, or treasurer, or partner, or limited partner, or director or stockholder, or an organization's officers performing similar duties.

(Ord. No. 99-35, § 1, 11-9-99)