R 432.21336 Senior citizen recreational bingo; exemption.

Rule 336. (1) A licensed senior citizen organization may apply to the bureau on a form provided by the bureau for an exemption from these rules if all of the following conditions are met: (a) The bingo is conducted primarily for the amusement and recreation of the members and guests of the senior citizen organization and not as a fund-raiser. (b) Only members of the senior citizen organization, the staff, and volunteers may assist in the operation of the bingo. (c) Players are charged not more than 25 cents or equivalent value for each bingo card. (d) The total retail value of all merchandise and cash prizes offered or awarded at a bingo occasion shall not be more than $300.00. The value of donated prizes shall be their total retail value. (e) A record shall be maintained for each bingo occasion that indicates the revenues, expenses, and prizes paid. (f) All revenue from the bingo is used for prizes or reasonable expenses incurred in operating the bingo or the senior citizens organization. (g) A person shall not be compensated for participating in the conduct of the bingo. (2) The bureau may terminate a licensee's exemption if any portion of subrule (1) of this rule is violated.