§ 10-155. License application; fee.

(a)

Any organization desiring to obtain a license under this article shall file with the county administrator a sworn application on forms supplied by the county administrator. The application shall be executed under oath by the chairperson of an organization. The application shall contain the following information:

(1)

The applicants name, address, phone number, and any address and phone numbers used by the applicant in the previous three (3) years.

(2)

The name, address and phone number of the person designated by the applicant who will be responsible for the running of any bingo game allowed under this article.

(3)

The name, address and phone number of any member of the applicant who will conduct or assist in conducting bingo games allowed under this article.

(4)

Whether any of the individuals listed pursuant to subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3) has, within the five (5) year period immediately preceding, been convicted of any misdemeanor involving a theft or illegal gambling or of any felony under the laws of the State of Florida, the United States or any other state and, if so, the particular criminal act involved and the place of conviction.

(5)

Whether the applicant has had any license under this article or a similar license issued by any other jurisdiction revoked or suspended and, if so, the date of each revocation or suspension.

(6)

The names of all municipalities and counties where an application has been made for a license to conduct bingo or to lease premises for the conduct of bingo.

(7)

The name and address of each bank in which the net proceeds from the conduct of bingo are to be deposited.

(8)

A statement that all individuals listed in subparagraph (2) and (3) are current and active members of the applicant and have been for at least one year and that said individuals have been a resident of Marion County, Florida for at least six (6) months.

(9)

A statement that the applicant agrees to abide by all the provisions of this article and Section 849.0931, F.S. and the failure to do so may result in revocation or suspension of the licensee, or the imposition of noncriminal or criminal penalties.

(b)

There shall be an initial nonrefundable application fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).

(Ord. No. 99-35, § 5, 11-9-99)