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Can you summarize GACO 16-12-62?
Bingo > Penalties.
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to the operation of bingo games without a valid license in Georgia. Any person who operates a bingo game without a valid license issued by the Secretary of State commits the offense of commercial gambling. Similarly, any person who knowingly aids, abets, or otherwise assists in the operation of a bingo game without a valid license also commits the offense of commercial gambling. Violating any other provision of this part, including recreational bingo, is considered a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. If a person commits any such violation after previous convictions, it becomes a felony offense punishable by imprisonment for 1 to 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000.00, or both.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who operates or assists in the operation of a bingo game without a valid license
What does it govern?
Gambling and Related Offenses, specifically the operation of bingo games without a valid license
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
For operating a bingo game without a valid license: offense of commercial gambling, punishable accordingly. For aiding, abetting, or assisting in the operation of a bingo game without a valid license: offense of commercial gambling. For violating any other provision of this part, including recreational bingo: misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. For committing any such violation after previous convictions: felony, punishable by imprisonment for 1 to 5 years or a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both.
Jurisdiction
Georgia