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Subject Index Reference   (BEA and Administrative Rules) 08/16/2007
 
Disclaimer: The Texas Lottery Commission does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information contained in the Subject Index. The Subject Index should not be relied on as the sole source for identifying statutes and rules pertaining to particular subjects. Each user must evaluate and verify as the user deems appropriate any information obtained from the Subject Index and determine what to make of it.
 
NOTE: Citations displayed are abbreviated. “Sec.” citations refers to the Texas Occupations Code § 2001.xxx. “Rule” citations refer to 16 TAC § 402.xxx. 
 
Accounting Unit  
 Sec. 2001.432…forming accounting unit discussed
 (For “Unit Accounting”….see Rule 402.203)
 
Active member
  Sec. 2001.102(b)(10)…active members under whom games will be conducted
 Sec. 2001.105(a)(1)…members who conduct bingo must be active
 Sec. 2001.105(a)(5)…persons who conduct, promote, administer must be
                                     members
 Sec. 2001.411(a)…bona-fide, active members to conduct, promote, administer
 Rule 402.201…game must have active member physically present and
                           supervising / directing game
 
Adjusted Gross Receipts
 Sec.2001.457(a)(b)…charitable distribution (35%) calculation
  Rule 402.501(a)…distribution of proceeds (35% less auth'd expenses nte 6%)
 
Administrative Hold
 Rule 402.400(l)...requesting admin hold, effective date, cessation of bingo activity
 Rule 402.400(m)…orgs. in AH must submit required reports, renewals, fees etc.
 
Administrative Penalties
  Sec. 2001.559…Comm. authority for suspension, revocation of license and/or
                             admin. penalty
 Sec. 2001.601…Comm. may impose administrative penalty
 Sec. 2001.602…amount of administrative penalty
 Sec. 2001.603…notice of violation and penalty
 Sec. 2001.604…penalty to be paid or hearing requested
 Sec. 2001.605…hearing
 Sec. 2001.606…decision by executive director
 Sec. 2001.607…options following decision: pay or appeal
 Sec. 2001.608…collection of penalty
 Sec. 2001.609…determination by court
 Sec. 2001.610…remittance of penalty and interest
 Sec. 2001.611…administrative procedure
 Rule 402.602 ….waiver of penalty; settlement of prize fees/taxes; waiver
 Rule 402.706…standard administrative penalties guidelines
 Rule 402.707…expedited administrative penalties guidelines 
 
Administrative Rules
  Texas Administrative Code, Title 16, Part 9, Chapter 402 CBAR
 Sec. 2001.054…Commission may adopt rules to enforce / administer this chap.
 Rule 402.200(e)…conductors must make copy of Act/Rules available to public
 
Admission
  Sec. 2001.412…admission to bingo games
 Sec. 2001.413…admission charge required, except as provided for by
                             Sec.2001.4115 
 Sec. 2001.418…House rules may prohibit youth under 18 years of age
 
 
Advertising
 Sec. 2001.415...advertisements discussed
 Sec. 2001.415(a)…licensed commercial lessors authorized to advertise
 Sec. 2001.458(a)(1)...authorized expense
 Sec. 2001.459(a)(1)...paid from bingo account
 Sec. 2001.551(b)(4)...promotional game
 Rule 402.200(a)...exact conductor name
 
Advisory Opinions
  Sec. 2001.059…written requests and Commission processing
 Rule 402.101…advisory opinion rule
 
Affiliated Organizations
 Sec. 2001.102(c)...affiliated organization and 501(c)
 Sec. 2001.402(b)...limit of 2 at same location
 Sec. 2001.411...in conduct of games
 
Age
 Sec. 2001.418(a)...may play if under age 18 w/ guardian
 Sec. 2001.418(b)...conductor can set house rules
 Sec. 2001.418(c)...may not work if under age 18
 
Agent, Designated
   Sec. 2001.438…unit operations with designated agent
 
Amendment of License
  Sec.2001.108… joint license amend. appl. for change of bingo premises 
 Sec. 2001.108(e)…use of “extra” temporary licenses during change of
                                 bingo hall joint license amendment application
  Sec. 2001.211(c)…license holders must report changes w/ in 10 days
 Sec. 2001.306(a)...$10 amendment license fee
 Sec. 2001.306(b)...valid for duration of annual license
 Sec. 2001.306(c)...must return original license; amendment not effective
                                                 until receipt of amended license
 Sec. 2001.306(d)...telephone/fax amendments
 Sec. 2001.306(e)...method of paying fees
 Rule 402.403(d)...amendments
 
Amusement Machines / Devices
 Sec. 2001.416(a)…no other games of chance during bingo occasion
 Sec. 2001.416(d)...exhibition & play
 
Annual License to Conduct
  Rule 402.403(a)(2)…Conductor may hold only one annual license
                                     to conduct; license valid for specific location
 Rule402.403(a)(3)…with exception of temporary licenses; org.
                                    must have annual license to sell pull-tabs
 
Applications
 Sec. 2001.102…license to conduct
 Sec. 2001.102(c)...501(c) exemption
 Sec. 2001.103...temporary game license
 Sec. 2001.156(a)...license to lease
 Sec. 2001.157...lessor: supplemental information
 Sec. 2001.203...manufacturer license
 Sec. 2001.208...distributor license
 Sec. 2001.213...requires all information to process            
 Sec. 2001.253...System Service Provider (SSP) license
  Applications (Continued)
 Sec. 2001.301...investigate qualifications
 Sec. 2001.302...supplemental information required
 Sec. 2001.305(a)...copies to governing body
 Sec. 2001.306…conductor amendment
 Sec. 2001.308...two page renewal [ if license held 5+ years]
 Rule 402.400(d)…commission has 14 days from receipt…
 Rule 402.400(q)…designated authorized representative for application
                                processing; workers on license not authorized for
                                discussion of application items.
 Rule 402.700(d)...reapply-1 year after forfeiture, revocation or denial
 Rule 402.403(a)...annual application discussed
 Rule 402.403(b)...commercial application discussed
 Rule 402.403(c)...temporary application discussed
 Rule 402.403(d)...amendment application discussed
 
Approval of Bingo Pull-Tabs, equipment etc
 Rule 402.300(b)...discussion of pull-tab approval process
 Rule 402.302(b)…approval of card-minding system / components
 
Association
  Sec. 2001.152(a)(1)…”association of licensed authorized organizations”< /span>
 Sec. 2001.153(b)…group of licensed authorized organizations as lessor
 
Audit, General
  Rule 402.500…general audit discussed (proposed for repeal—earliest effective repeal date is 09/09/2007 —See TX Register ( 08/10/2007 ) issue.
 
Audit, Compliance
  Rule 402.715…relating to compliance audit (proposed for adoption—e arliest effective adoption date is 09/09/2007 ---See TX Register ( 08/10/2007 ) issue.
 
Authorized Commercial Lessor
  Sec. 2001.002(1)…definition
 
Authorized Organization(s)
  Sec. 2001.002(1)…authorized commercial lessor
  Sec. 2001.002(2)…authorized organization (conductor)
 Sec. 2001.101…organization types authorized for license to conduct
 Sec. 2001.161…authorized organization that holds commercial lessor
                             license must also hold active conductor’s license
Authorized Representative
 Rule 402.400(q)…licensee’s authorized representative discussed
 
Authorized Signature
  Rule 402.400(a)(5)…as required on applications by commission
 
Automated Bingo Services
 Sec. 2001.002(3)...definition
 Sec. 2001.251...SSP license required to sell/supply
 Sec. 2001.252…Eligibility for SSP license
 Sec. 2001.553(a)...offense to sell services if not licensed
 Rule 402.304(i)...SSP provides system to Commission for testing
 
Bingo
 Sec. 2001.002(4)...definition
 Sec. 2001.002(24)...“break-open”, “pull-tab” bingo definition
 Sec. 2001.551(b)...exempted games
 Sec. 2001.552(a)...game cannot violate random selection of numbers/symbols
 Rule 402.201...prohibited occasion unless operator physically present
 
Bingo Advisory Committee (BAC)
 Sec. 2001.057(a)...member composition
 Sec. 2001.057(b)...SSP as member
 Sec. 2001.057(c),(d)...member term, reimbursement
 Sec. 2001.057(e)...duties, purpose
 Sec. 2001.057(f)...quarterly meetings or on request
 Sec. 2001.057(g)...rules to govern
  Rule 402.102...BAC purpose, composition, meetings etc. (See proposed changes- website (News Alert))
                        
Bingo Bank Account
  Sec. 2001.451…organization bingo accounts
 Sec. 2001.452…bingo account withdrawals
 Sec. 2001.453…authorized uses of bingo account
 Sec. 2001.459…expenses paid from bingo account
 Sec. 2001.554…no illegal diversion of funds
 
Bingo Cards
 Sec. 2001.056…approval of bingo cards
 Sec. 2001.407(f)…occasional sale by licensed organization
 Rule 402.200(g)...reserved cards generally prohibited
 Rule 402.200(j)...verification of winning cards 
 Rule 402.300...instant bingo cards discussed
 Rule 402.301...disposable bingo card requirements
 
Bingo Caller
  Sec. 2001.411(e)…operator performing as bingo caller
 
Bingo Enabling Act ( Texas Occupations Code § 2001.xxx)
 Sec. 2001.058...commission must make available
 Rule 402.200(e)...conductor must make copy of Act/ Rules available to public
 
Bingo Equipment
  Sec. 151.3105(Tax Code)…discusses tax-exempt bingo equipment
 Sec. 2001.002(5)(A)…definition-include bingo balls
 Sec. 2001.002(5)(B)…does not include child’s game under $20 or
                                      common parts such as light bulb, fuse, or bingo ball.
  Sec. 2001. 407(a)…manufacturer may furnish bingo equipment to a licensed
                                  distributor
 Sec. 2001.407(b)…distributor may only furnish to licensed conductor, distributor
                                  or authorized person under exempted/unlicensed games
 Sec. 2001.407(b)…sales of bingo equipment under this section require
                                 immediate or payment NLT 30 days after actual delivery
 Sec. 2001.407(c)…distributor may only receive bingo equipment from licensed
                                 distributor or manufacturer.
 Sec. 2001.407(d)…lease or purchase of card-minders, pull-tab dispensers etc.
 Sec. 2001.407(e)…exception to restrictions on obtaining bingo equipment
 Sec. 2001.407(f)…occasional sale of bingo equipment by licensed organization
 Sec. 2001.553…unauthorized sale of equipment
 Rule 402.200(b)…equipment inspection; no tampering
 Rule 402.301(a)(4)…definition of Braille card
 Rule 402.301(f)…Braille card use
 
Bingo Game
  Sec. 2001.002(4)…bingo game definition
 Sec. 2001.055…commission to establish the number and types of games
                             during an occasion
 Sec. 2001.408…bingo may be played using pull-tabs
 Sec. 2001.409   bingo may be played using card-minder
 Sec. 2001.420(a)...$750 maximum prize/game
Bingo Game (Continued)
Sec. 2001.434…conduct of bingo under unit accounting 
 Sec. 2001.551(b)(4)…games for promotional or advertising purposes
  Rule 402.201…operator must be present and directing bingo occasion
 
Bingo Occasion
 Sec. 2001.002(6)…definition
 Sec. 2001.102(b)(10)…active member designated as Primary / Alt. Operator(s)
  Bingo Occasion  (Continued)
 Sec. 2001.310(a)…display of license
 Sec. 2001.401…restrictions on premises providers
 Sec. 2001.404…principal location defined
 Sec. 2001.405…rent cannot be based on per capita/proceeds
 Sec. 2001.408…pull tabs
 Sec. 2001.409…card-minder prohibitions
 Sec. 2001.410(a)…pull-tab prohibitions
 Sec. 2001.410(b),(c)...$1 pull-tab; 5 dispenser units per premises
 Sec. 2001.411(a)…bona fide member as person operating or conducting
 Sec. 2001.412…admission to game / opportunity to play
 Sec. 2001.413…admission charge required (No free bingo)
 Sec. 2001.415…only conductor to advertise/promote
  Sec. 2001.416…no other game of chance- allows Raffles and Penal Code
                             47.01devices
 Sec. 2001.417(a)…1-800# gambling hot-line
 Sec. 2001.417(b)…1-800# prominently displayed
 Sec. 2001.418(a)…may play if under age 18; conductor can set house rules
 Sec. 2001.418(b)…may not work if under age 18
 Sec. 2001.419...frequency and times of games
 Sec. 2001.419(e)…bingo occasions may overlap by maximum of 10 minutes
 Sec. 2001.420(b)...$2500 maximum/occasion
 Sec. 2001.420(q)…door prize / maximum of $250 prize
 Sec. 2001.502…prize fee collection
 Rule 402.201…operator must be present and supervising occasion
 Rule 402.200(b)…tampering w/ equipment
 Rule 402.200(c)…location of game
 Rule 402.200(e)…BEA / Administrative rules available
 Rule 402.200(f)…display of operator name; complaints to commission
 Rule 402.200(g)…no reservation of bingo cards
 Rule 402.200(h)…workers prohibited from play
 Rule 402.200(I)…verification of winning cards/numbers
 Rule 402.302(g)…game w/ card-minding device
 
Bingo (Card)  Paper
  Rule 402.301 Bingo Card/Paper 
 
 
Bingo Reports
 Rule 402.600 Bingo Reports
 
Books and Records Inspections (BRI)
  Rule 402.703…BRI discussed
 
Bond (Security)
 Sec. 2001.204...$10,000, Manufacturer bond
 Sec. 2001.514...furnish; forfeiture; release
 Rule 402.603…bonds required, types, cancellation, increase
                           In amount of bond, forfeiture, release, reinstatement  ( 05/10/07 )
 Rule 402.407(a)(2)…unit manager bond requirements discussed
 
Braille card
 Rule 402.301(a)(4)…definition
 Rule 402.301(f)…discussion of Braille card use
 
 
Burden of Proof
 Sec. 2001.352…preponderance on applicant to show eligibility after denial
 Rule 402.403(c)…burden of proof on applicant
 
 
Business Office, Primary
 Sec. 2001.002(23)…definition
 Sec.2001.404…as relates to location of bingo game
 Rule 402.100(15)...defined
 
Card, Debit 
  Sec. 2001.451(b-1)…use of debit card transactions discussed
 
Card, Identification
 Sec. 2001.314…discussion of identification card for registry
  Rule 402.402…identification cards and how to obtain
 
Card-minding Device / Systems
 Sec. 2001.409…prohibited practices
 Sec. 2001.409(b)…40% limit repealed
 Sec. 2001.417…problem gambler’s help line displayed
 Rule 402.100(5)...definition of card-minding device
 Rule 402.200(g)…”loaded” card-minding devices cannot be reserved
 Rule 402.302...card-minding systems
 Rule 402.302(a)…definition of card-minding device and other definitions
 Rule 402.302(b)…approval of card-minding system components
 Rule 402.302(d)(12)…card-minding device limited to 66 card-faces per game
 Rule 402.302(f)…licensed authorized organization requirements
 Rule 402.302(i) …restrictions
 
  Change in Information
 Sec. 2001.211…report changes within 10 days of effective date-MD appls.
 Rule 402.400(p)…notification of changes in information discussed
 Rule 402.407(a)(3)…unit manager required to report to Commission change
                                    In information NLT 15 th day after the date of change
 
Charitable Distribution
 Sec. 2001.457…35% calculation
 Rule 402.501(a)…35% of organization’s adjusted gross receipts
 TX Constitutional Amendment authorizing Bingo:
 Art. III, Sec. 47(b)(1)…all proceeds form the games are spent in TX
 
Charitable Proceeds
  Rule 402.502…charitable use of proceeds   
 
Charitable Purposes
  Sec. 2001.002(7)…purpose as described by Sec. 2001.454.
 Sec. 2001.105(a)(4)…progress toward charitable purposes in last 12 months
 Sec. 2001.454(a)…game net proceeds and rental of property exclusively
                 devoted to charitable purposes
 Sec. 2001.454(b)…definition
 Sec. 2001.455…use of proceeds by recipient
 Rule 402.403(a)(5)…conductor organizations must be organized and operate for
                                purposesother than bingo
 Rule 402.501…distribution of proceeds for charitable purposes
 
Children in bingo halls
  Sec. 2001.418(a)…Under 18 may play if accompanied by parent or guardian
 Sec. 2001.418(b)…licensed organization may establish house rules against (a)
 
Commercial Lessor
 Sec. 2001.002(1)…definition
Commercial Lessor (Continued)
 Sec. 2001.151...license required
 Sec. 2001.152(a)…3 types of lessors allowed to be licensed
 Sec. 2001.152(c)… limits on types of new lessor licenses in counties
                                 where current lessors exist 
 Sec. 2001.154(a)…ineligible persons
 Sec. 2001.156…application requirements
 Sec. 2001.157…supplemental information
 Sec. 2001.158…license fees
 Sec. 2001.158(d)…lessor two year license discussed
 Sec. 2001.159…license issuance
 Sec. 2001.160…transfer of license
  Sec. 2001.161(a)…authorized organization as lessor must also be conductor
 Sec. 2001.310(a)…license display
 Sec. 2001.310(b)...lessor license contents
  Sec. 2001.401…restriction on premises providers
 Sec. 2001.406…rent for premises
 Rule 402.403…licenses, fees and bonds for conduct of bingo occasions
                           and for commercial lessor
Commission
  Sec. 2001.002(8)...definition
 Sec. 2001.051…control and supervision
 Sec. 2001.057…Bingo Advisory Committee (BAC)
 Sec. 2001.058…providing BEA & Rules to public; reasonable charge
 Sec. 2001.107(c)…establish primary operator / operator training content by rule
 Sec. 2001.256…commission’s inspection power: SSP services
 Sec. 2001.218…commission monitors default payments for bingo supplies
 Sec. 2001.414(a)…establish record keeping procedures by rule
 Sec. 2001.419(d)…may restrict individuals from conduct of bingo by rule
 Sec. 2001.551(f)(4)(B)…may establish certain rules in promotional bingo game
   Rule 402.100(7)…legislative origin of Texas Lottery Commission
 
Common Roof / Common Foundation
  Sec. 2001.403…one bingo location per location; key date: 5/23/97
 
Compliance Review
  Rule 402.705…compliance review
 
Conductor
 Sec. 2001.102…application requirements
 Sec. 2001.105(a)…license issuance and renewal criteria
 Sec. 2001.151…leasing to authorized organization—must be licensed as lessor
 Sec. 2001.161(a)…authorized organization that holds lessor license
                                 must also be conductor
 Sec. 2001.161(c)…both lessor/conductor licenses-must be same location
 Sec. 2001.402(c)…limit of seven conductors per hall
 Sec. 2001.454…use of net proceeds
 Sec. 2001.456…prohibited use of proceeds
 Rule 402.100(5)…definition as licensed authorized organization
 Rule 402.403…license, fees, bonds
 Rule 402.200…make available BEA/ Rules
 
Consanguinity  (close relation/association)
 Sec. 2001.154(a)(5)…lessor
 Sec. 2001.202(9)(a)…manufacturer
 Sec. 2001.207(9)(a)…distributor
 
Copies of BEA & Administrative Rules
 Sec. 2001.058(a)…commission to provide a printed copy
 Sec. 2001.058(b)…commission may charge $$ reasonable amount
 Rule 402.200…conductor must make available copy of BEA / Admin Rules
                           to patrons on demand
 
Credit
 Sec. 2001.218…terms of payment; default
 Sec. 2001.407(b)…restriction to 30 days after sale
 
Crimes, Convictions, Misdemeanors
 Sec. 2001.102(b)(12)…workers
 Sec. 2001.105(a)(6)...workers/operators; prohibited criminal history
 Sec. 2001.154(a)(1)…lessor; prohibited criminal history
 Sec. 2001.202(1)…manufacturer; prohibited criminal history
 Sec. 2001.207…distributor; prohibited criminal history
 Sec. 2001.553(c)…violation of Sec. 2001.553(a),(b) is misdemeanor
 Sec. 2001.554(b)…violation of Act is misdemeanor
 Rule 402.400(n)…each person required to be name in application
                                Will have criminal record history inquiry
 Rule 402.701(c)...disqualifying conviction
 
Debit Card Transactions
  Sec. 2001.451(b-1)…deposit of debit card transactions discussed
 Rule 402.504…debit card transactions rule
 
Default of Payments
 Sec. 2001.218(a)…sale or lease payment due 30 th day after delivery; defaults
                                 must be reported to TLC; cash only after default 
 
Definitions of Terms
  Sec. 2001.002…definitions
 Sec. 2001.431… new unit accounting definitions
   Sec. 2001.436(c)…adjusted gross receipts and cost of goods
                                 discussed in unit context
 Rule 402.100...definitions (proposed changes-see website (News Alert) 06/29/2007 )
 Rule 402.300…instant bingo definitions
 Rule 402.402…caller, cashier, manager, operator, sales person defined
 
Denial of License
  Sec. 2001.212…denial of license
 Sec. 2001.302…failure to submit supplemental information
 Sec. 2001.351…for same grounds as revocation
 Rule 402.700…denials, suspensions, revocations, hearing
 
Delinquent Purchaser
  Sec. 2001.218…payment due
 Sec. 2001.218(a)…sale or l ease payment due NLT 30 days after actual delivery
 Sec. 2001.218(b)…seller to notify commission of non-payment
 Sec. 2001.218(c)…default restricts payment options; commission monitors
 
Deposits
 Sec. 2001.451(b)…to bingo account
 
Designated Agent 
 Sec. 2001.438…Unit operations with designated agent discussed
 
Director of Bingo Operations
  Sec. 2001.052…”director of bingo operations” under direction of commission
 Sec. 2001.603… executive director in accessing penalties 
  Sec. 2001.604… executive director in penalties and/or hearings
  Sec. 2001.605… executive director in hearings
 Sec. 2001.606… executive director decision
 Sec. 2001.607…options following executive director decision 
Director of Bingo Operations (Continued)
  Sec. 2001.608…collection of penalty; actions by executive director 
 Rule 402.100(8)…director
Disallowing charitable distributions
  Rule 402.501(f)…bingo director or his designees
 
Disclosure of Information
 Sec. 2001.560(c)…to governing body, attorney general or commission
 
Dispute Resolution
 Rule402.715…relating to Dispute Resolution—proposed for adoption--earliest possible date is 09/09/2007 —See TX Register ( 08/10/2007 )
 
Discrimination Prohibited
  Sec. 2001.412…Admission denial prohibited based on race, color, creed etc.
 
Distributor
 Sec. 2001.002(9)…definition
 Sec. 2001.154(a)(4)…ineligible for lessor license
 Sec. 2001.206…license required
 Sec. 2001.207...license eligibility; persons ineligible
 Sec. 2001.208…application requirements
 Sec. 2001.209…license fee: ($1000) and cost of background check
 Sec. 2001.210…license restrictions
 Sec. 2001.211…change in information; amendment of application
 Sec. 2001.214…term of license term (1 year)
 Sec. 2001.215…books, records and reports
 Sec. 2001.216…examination of records
 Sec. 2001.407(b)-(e)…equipment and bingo supplies
 Sec. 2001.434(c)…sales to a unit  (HB 2519)
 Sec. 2001.556…price fixing prohibited
 Rule 402.400(n)…criminal history check; fingerprint cards for M/D/SSP
 Rule 402.300…distributor, instant prize pay-out; packaging;
                           record-keeping on sales, TLC seal
 Rule 402.302(d)…distributor requirements with card-minding devices
 Rule 402.102…distributor as BAC member
 Rule 402.501(e)…specific information on invoice, credit memo
 
Diversion of Net Proceeds
 Sec. 2001.554(a)(4)…misdemeanor
 
Door Prizes
 Sec. 2001.416…except bingo/raffles, other games of chance prohibited
 Sec. 2001.420(c)…licensed authorized organization or other person; $250 limit
 Sec.2001.458(a)…items of expense, reasonable and necessary
 
Draft Administrative Rules
  Rule 403.110…Petition for Adoption of Rule Changes (See TLC Legal to view
                           this TLC Administrative Rule on adopting new rules.       
 
Election
 Sec. 2001.101(a)(2)(B)(i)…electing officers of a nonprofit organization
 Sec. 2001.651...ordering election
 Sec. 2001.652…petition
 Sec. 2001.653…verification of petition
 Sec. 2001.654…date of election
 Sec. 2001.655…ballot proposition
 Sec. 2001.656…effect of election
 Sec. 2001.657...determination of local option status
 
Equipment, Bingo
  Sec. 2001.002(5)(v)…definition of bingo equipment modified
 Sec. 2001.217…sale of equipment an offense if not licensed
 Sec. 2001.218…terms of payments and default
 Sec. 2001.407…equipment and supply transactions
 Sec. 2001.553…sale of equipment or services an offense if not licensed
 Sec. 2001.556…price fixing prohibited
Exemptions
 Sec. 2001.551(b)…exempted bingo games
 Rule 402.406…exemptions from licensing
 
Expenses
 Sec. 2001.002(18)…net proceeds definition
 Sec. 2001.102(b)(7)…expenses listed on applications
 Sec. 2001.4115…joint hiring of bingo workers as authorized expense
 Sec. 2001.453…bingo account authorized expenditures
 Sec. 2001.457…charitable distribution (35%)
 Sec. 2001.458(a)…allowable expenses, reasonable and necessary
 Sec. 2001.459…expenses paid from bingo account
 Sec. 2001.459(a)…printing of gift certificates as authorized expense 
 Sec. 2001.505…record of each expenditure
 Rule 402.501(f)…director may disallow expenses not supported or reasonable
 Rule 402.505…permissible expenses (new 05/10/2007 )
 Rule 402.600…reports and filings of rental tax, prize fees
 Rule 402.601…penalty of prize fees, settlement of prize fee, rental tax
 Rule 402.602…waiver of prize fees, rental tax, gross receipts tax
 
“FAX” amendments
  Sec. 2001.306(d)…amendment by telephone or fax
 
False Statements on Application
 Sec. 2001.554(a)(1)…revocation
 Rule 402.701(b)…falsification / nondisclosure
 
Felony / Criminal Record
 Sec. 2001.102(b)(12)…individual statement of criminal history
 Sec. 2001.105(a)...criminal history of individuals associated 
                                 with application / license
 Sec. 2001.154(a)…not eligible for commercial Lessor license
 Sec. 2001.203(b)…applying for manufacturer’s license
 Sec. 2001.207…criminal disqualification in distributor’s license
 Sec. 2001.208…applying for distributor’s license
 Sec. 2001.551…bingo game w/o license or exemption
 Sec. 2001.552…fraudulent award of prizes
  Rule 402.701(c)…disqualifying conviction
 
Filing Extensions (Bingo quarterly report)
 Rule 402.600(m)…grounds for requesting filing extensions and procedure
 
Fourteen Days (14)
  Rule 402.400(d)…Commission to review application and…< /span>
 
 
Fraternal Organization
  Sec. 2001.002(11)…definition
 Sec. 2001.002(11)(A)…non-profit
 Sec. 2001.101(b)…requirements
 
“Free” Bingo
 Sec. 2001.413…prohibited in licensed games, except as provided for
                             by Sec. 2001.4155
 Sec. 2001.551…permitted in exempted games; minimal charge to play
 Rule 402.406…exempted (non-licensed) game criteria; letter of
                           exemption from Commission must be applied for
 
 
Frequency of Games
  Sec. 2001.055…commission by rule may establish number / type of games
 Sec. 2001.419…described
 
Funds
  Sec. 2001.153…lessor funds to obtain and furnish premises to lease
  Rule 402.202…Transfer of funds discussed
 
Gambling Hot Line (HB 2292 terminates 1-800 number funding)
  Sec. 2001.417…toll-free number required to be displayed in premises,
                             on each card-minder and on each pull-tab dispenser
Games of Chance
 Sec. 2001.416…other games
 
General Audit
  Rule 402.500…general audit discussed
 
 
General Licensing Provisions
  Rule 402.400…general licensing provisions
 
Gift Certificates 
 Sec. 2001.4155…use of gift certificates discussed
                               (Note: Sec. 2001.4155 will be found between Sec.
                                2001.415 and Sec. 2001.416)
  Rule 402.503…bingo gift certificates discussed
 
 
Governing Body
 Sec. 2001.002(12)…definition
 Sec. 2001.002(19)…governing body and allowable compensation
 Sec. 2001.101(a)(2)(B)…organizations’ governing body elected by members vote
 Sec. 2001.102(b)(11)…copy of conductor’s application sent to
 Sec. 2001.156(b)(4)…copy of lessor’s application sent to local governing body
 Sec. 2001.305(a)…copy of all applications sent to appropriate governing body
 Sec. 2001.305(b)…copy of license to governing body
 Sec. 2001.305(c)…written notification from licensee to police & sheriff’s office
                                 (w/in 10 days of license issue)
 Sec. 2001.305(d)…game can’t be conducted without notification under (b) and (c)
 
Government Agency
  Rule 402.200…Bingo at premises owned by a government agency
 
“Grandfathered” Lessor
 Sec. 2001.152(b)…described
 
 
Gross Receipts
 Sec. 2001.002(13)…definition
 Sec. 2001.104(a)…defines license classes / fees
 Sec. 2001.104(b),(c)…annual recapitulation for over / under payment of fees
 Sec. 2001.414(b)…record on cash register
 Sec. 2001.451…commingling of funds prohibited
 Sec. 2001.457…charitable distribution, calculations for
 Rule 402.501…distribution of proceeds
 
Gross Rental Tax
 Sec. 2001.501…imposition of 3% of gross rental
 Sec. 2001.504…payment and reporting of tax or fee
 Sec. 2001.508…penalties
 Sec. 2001.510…non-filer
 Sec. 2001.511…jeopardy determination
 Sec. 2001.512…tax laws
 Sec. 2001.512…application of tax laws
 
Guidelines
  Rule 402.706…standard administrative penalty guidelines
 Rule402.707… expedited administrative penalty guidelines
Hearing
  Sec. 2001.352…denied license request for hearing
 Sec. 2001.354…final hearing
 Sec. 2001.356…in conjunction with temporary suspension notification
 Sec. 2001.357…judicial review
 Sec. 2001.604…after receipt of notice of violation/penalty-either pay or hearing.
 Sec. 2001.605…hearing after notice
 Rule 402.700…denials, suspensions, revocations, hearings
 
House Rules
  Sec. 2001.418(b)…license holder may post written notice prohibiting minors
  Rule 402.301(k)…for other than “regular bingo” games; how games are played
 
Identification Card / Badge
 Sec. 2001.314…discussion of identification card
 Rule 402.402(i)…identification card for approved bingo worker
 Rule 402.402(i)(2)…ID card must be visible while operator/worker on duty
 
Information
 Sec.2001.058…commission to provide copy of BEA & Rules upon request
 Sec. 2001.211…reporting information changes within 10 days
 Sec. 2001.212…agency may cease processing appl. for insuff. info
 Sec. 2001.560...examination of records, disclosure
 Rule 402.701…providing all information for criminal background invest.
 Rule 402.701(g)…reporting changes in information
 
Injunction
 Sec. 2001.558…violations, grounds for injunction
 
Inspection / Investigation
 Sec. 2001.301…commission required to investigate qualifications of any
 applicant 
 Sec. 2001.557…inspection of game premises/ all records
 Sec. 2001.560…inspection / examination of all records, facilities
 Rule 402.701…investigation of applicants for licenses
 Rule 402.200(b)…inspection of equipment at any time
 Rule 402.303(d)…commission inspection of individual pull-tabs or dispenser
 Rule 402.703…Books and Records Inspection (BRI) discussed
 Rule 402.704…tax review inspections discussed
 
Instant Bingo / Pull-tabs
 Sec. 2001.002(24)...definition
 Sec. 2001.002(25)…dispenser defined
 Sec. 2001.410(b)…maximum price of $1.00 per ticket
 Sec. 2001.410(d)…bingo game must be on instant ticket
 Sec. 2001.420(b)…instant bingo prizes excluded  from $2,500 limit occasion
 Sec. 2001.4155(a)…gift certificates can be  used for instant bingo
 Rule 402.100(10)…defined
 Rule 402.300…pull-tab bingo discussed
 Rule 402.301…manufacturing, sale, purchase of disposable cards
 Rule 402.303…pull-tab or instant bingo dispensers discussed
 Rule 402.403(a)(3)…must conduct regular bingo to sell instant bingo tickets, unless temp. occ. 
 
Interest waiver
 Rule 402.602…Waiver of penalty, settlement of prize fees, rental tax etc.
 
Intermission Between Games
 Sec. 2001.419(d)…definition
 Sec. 2001.419(e)…as part of bingo occasion
 
IRS
 Sec. 2001.002(19)(B)…source for 501(c) exemption
 Sec. 2001.102(c)…501(c); tax exempt status
 Sec. 2001.303…access to records
 
Jeopardy Determination
 Sec. 2001.511…described
 
Joint Employment / Hiring
 Sec. 2001.4115…jointly hiring of bingo workers discussed
 (Note: New Sec. 2001.4115 is found between sections .411 and .412)
 
Judicial Review
  Sec. 2001.357…judicial review
 
Lease Termination
  Sec. 2001.108…shuffling conductors playing schedules
                             during licensee amendments, lease terminations etc.
Legal Opinions
 Sec. 2001.059…advisory opinions discussed
 Rule 402.101...advisory opinions
 
Lessor
 Sec. 2001.002(1)…authorized commercial lessor definition
 Sec. 2001.002(15)…licensed commercial lessor definition
 Sec. 2001.151…leases premises
 Sec. 2001.152…eligibility for commercial lessor license
 Sec. 2001.152(a)(1)…premises for Total & Exclusive Use of 1 org
 Sec. 2001.152(c).. .restriction on new lessor licenses in some counties
 Sec. 2001.153…source of funds, restrictions
 Sec. 2001.154…ineligibility to hold commercial lessor license
 Sec. 2001.155…exemption from licensing requirements {On/before 5/1/97
 Sec. 2001.156…license application information
 Sec. 2001.157…supplemental information requests authorized
 Sec. 2001.158…lessor license classes and fees   
 Sec. 2001.159…licensing criteria
 Sec. 2001.160…transfer of license
 Sec. 2001.310(b)…contents / display of license
 Sec. 2001.402(c)…limit of seven conductors per hall
 Sec. 2001.403…common roof / foundation
 Sec. 2001.406…rent for premises
 Sec. 2001.411(d)...restrictions
 Rule 402.400(n)…criminal record history for persons named in
                                 Application
 Rule 402.404(a)(2)(A)…license fee for new lessor license by licensed
                                        Authorized org. must be paid from bingo acct.
 Rule 402.404(a)(2)(A)…license fees based on estimated gross rental revenue
 
Liability (Bingo Liability)
 Rule 402.401(a)(1)…defines “bingo liability”< /span>
 
 
License
 Sec. 2001.104(a)…conductor license classes/fees
 Sec. 2001.104(b)...recalculations of fees
 Sec. 2001.104(d)…conductor two-year license discussed 
 Sec. 2001.105(a)…criteria for conductor license issue / renewal
 Sec. 2001.105(b)…no license / renewal if NQ officer
 Sec. 2001.106…form and contents of license
 Sec. 2001.152(b)…lessor active on 6/10/89
 Sec. 2001.158(a)…lessor license classes/fees
 Sec. 2001.158(d)…lessor two-year license discussed
 Sec. 2001.159…lessor license
 Sec. 2001.160…transfer of lessor license
 Sec. 2001.161…location restrictions
 Sec. 2001.201…manufacturer’s license
 Sec. 2001.206…distributor’s license
 Sec. 2001.212…denial of license discussed
 Sec. 2001.214…manf. / dist. license
 Sec. 2001.214(b)…manf. / dist. two-year license discussed  
 Sec. 2001.304…temporary authorization criteria
 Sec. 2001.305…license copy to governing body
 Sec. 2001.306…amendment of license
 Sec. 2001.307…maximum license term (1 year or less)
 Sec. 2001.309…each location separately licensed
 Sec. 2001.310…license display
 Sec. 2001.311…no vested rights
 Sec. 2001.351…denial of application or license
 Sec. 2001.353…suspension / revocation of license after hearing
 Sec. 2001.431(4)…unit manager—new individual license type 
 Sec. 2001.437…unit manager license discussed
  Rule 402.400…General Licensing Provisions
   Rule 402.404…license fees discuss under various conditions
  Rule 402.403…licenses, fees (conductor / lessor)
 Rule 402.403(c)…temporary license discussed
 
License Class / Fee Structure, License Fees
 Sec. 2001.103…temporary license fee-$25
  Sec. 2001.104(a)…conductor annual license
 Sec. 2001.104(d)…conductor license effective for two years option
 Sec. 2001.158(a)…lessor annual license
 Sec. 2001.205…manufacturer’s annual license-$3000
 Sec. 2001.209…distributor’s annual license-$1000
 Sec. 2001.254…system service provider’s annual license-$1000
 Rule 402.404…license fees (initial, chgs w/in 6 mo.; recalculation, overpymt
 Rule 402.404(a)(1)(A)…source of initial license fees for auth’d  organizations
 Rule 402.404(a)(1)(B)…estimated gross receipts used to calculate license fee
  Rule 402.403(a)…application for license must be accompanied by license fee
 Rule 402.203(b)…annual license fee for unit manager (not to exceed $250)
 
Licensed Authorized Organization
  Sec. 2001.002(14)…definition
 Sec. 2001.411…persons operating or conducting