West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 110 - Tax
Title 110 - LEGISLATIVE RULE STATE TAX DEPARTMENT
Series 110-16 - Bingo
Section 110-16-8 - Information Required in Applications

Universal Citation: 110 WV Code of State Rules 110-16-8

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

8.1. All applications for bingo licenses shall contain:

8.1.1. The name of the applicant and whether the applicant is the major organization, such as, for example, a national headquarters of a fraternal or religious association, or an affiliate, subsidiary, chapter or lodge of a major organization;

8.1.2. The name of the state or national organization;

8.1.3. The headquarters' address of the state or national organization;

8.1.4. The address of the applicant organization;

8.1.5. The telephone number of the applicant organization. If there is no telephone number for the applicant organization, then the address and telephone number of the person applying on behalf of the organization shall be listed;

8.1.6. The address or location where bingo games are to be held;

8.1.7. For charitable organizations, a copy of an Internal Revenue Service determination letter which states that the organization is exempt from taxation under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(a) and is described in Internal Revenue Code Sections 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(8), 501(c)(10), 501(c)(19), or 501(d);

8.1.8. A copy of the organization's charter, articles of incorporation or other evidence showing that the organization has been in existence for at least two (2) years prior to the making of the application;

8.1.9. The day or days of the week and the time or times when the bingo occasions will be held. The date of the first bingo occasion shall also be included;

8.1.10. The name of the owner of the premises where the bingo occasions are to be held;

8.1.11. A copy of all rental agreements involved if the premises where the bingo occasions are to be held are leased or subleased;

8.1.12. A statement as to whether the applicant has ever had a previous application for any bingo license refused, or whether any previous license has been revoked or suspended. This Subdivision applies to bingo licenses applied for or issued by other states;

8.1.13. A detailed statement of the charitable or public service purpose or purposes for which the bingo proceeds will be spent;

8.1.14. A list and description of all expenses estimated to be incurred in connection with the holding of bingo occasions and any concessions operated. The name and address of each payee shall also be included;

8.1.15. If a concession is to be operated by an individual or organization other than the applicant organization, a copy of any written agreement or an explanation of any oral agreement shall be attached. The agreement shall include the remuneration to be received by the concession operator;

8.1.16. A statement stating that the individuals specified in Subdivisions 8.1.18, 8.1.19 or 8.1.20 of this rule and the officers of the applicant organization understand that:
8.1.16.1. Allowing anyone, other than authorized individuals, to conduct any portion of the bingo occasion or operate any concessions is a violation of the Act;

8.1.16.2. Reports shall be filed and records shall be kept as required in the Act;

8.1.16.3. It is a crime to violate any provision of the Act; and

8.1.16.4. Any violations may result in suspension or revocation of its license and denial of applications for subsequent licenses;

8.1.17. A sworn statement by an authorized representative of the applicant organization that the information contained in the application is true to the best of his or her knowledge;

8.1.18. A list of the names and addresses of all officers and members of the board of directors, governors or trustees of the applicant organization.

8.2. Limited occasion licenses. - In addition to the requirements in Subsection 8.1 of this section, the application must also include:

8.2.1. The names and addresses of two (2) or more bona fide active members of the organization. These members shall have the overall responsibility for the organizations bingo operations. One (1) of these members shall be present at all times when bingo is conducted; and

8.2.2. The names and addresses of the highest elected officer of the applicant organization and his or her officially appointed designee. One (1) of these members shall also be present at all times when bingo is conducted.

8.3. Annual licenses. - In addition to the requirements in Subsection 8.1 of this section, the application for an annual license shall also include:

8.3.1. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) or more bona fide active members of the organization. These members shall have the overall responsibility for the organizations bingo operations. One (1) of these members shall be present at all times when bingo is conducted; and

8.3.2. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the highest elected officer of the applicant organization and his or her officially appointed designee. One (1) of these members shall also be present at all times when bingo is conducted.

8.4 Super-bingo licenses. - In addition to the requirements in Subsection 8.1 of this section, the application for a super-bingo license shall also include:

8.4.1. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) or more bona fide active members of the organization. These members shall have the overall responsibility for the organizations super-bingo operations. One (1) of these members shall be present at all times when super-bingo is conducted; and

8.4.2. The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the highest elected officer of the applicant organization and his or her officially appointed designee. One (1) of these members shall also be present at all times when super-bingo is conducted.

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