Bill > HB455

This bill modifies Georgia's laws regarding bingo games operated by nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. Key changes include allowing organizations to conduct up to three bingo sessions per day, each not exceeding five hours, and increasing the maximum prize money allowed per calendar week from $3,000 to $6,000. The bill also revises the rules for leasing property for bingo games, permitting organizations to lease property that may be used for purposes other than bingo, and clarifies that multiple organizations can operate bingo on the same premises as long as the total number of sessions at that location does not exceed 31 per month. Additionally, the compensation for individuals assisting in conducting bingo games is increased from $30 per day to $150 per session, and this limit applies regardless of whether a person assists one or two organizations. The bill also requires applications for bingo licenses to list all intended locations for games and specifies that leases for premises must be provided if the property is rented.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70327