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Increase to Bingo Prize Limits in Morgan Hill

Original title: ADOPT ORDINANCE 2224, NEW SERIES, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL AMENDING SECTION 5.12.240 (PRIZE LIMITATIONS) OF CHAPTER 5.12 (BINGO GAMES) OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY) OF THE MORGAN HILL MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE SINGLE GAME LIMIT FOR BINGO GAMES WITHIN THE CITY

November 16, 2016

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What this does

Local organizations that host bingo games will be permitted to offer higher prize payouts per game than previously allowed under city law.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Bingo game operators

These organizations are subject to the new prize limits when conducting bingo games within city limits.

City of Morgan Hill residents

Residents participating in local bingo games may be eligible for higher prize amounts.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 16, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Morgan Hill is updating its to raise the maximum prize amount allowed for a single bingo game. This ordinance amends existing regulations under the city's business license chapter.

Key Facts

  • Ordinance 2224 amends Section 5.12.240 of the Morgan Hill Municipal Code.
  • The ordinance increases the single game prize limit for bingo games within the city.
  • The document was introduced on November 3, 2016.
  • The item is categorized under the City Council's Consent Calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance change?
It increases the maximum prize amount that can be awarded for a single bingo game in Morgan Hill.
Where can I find the specific prize limit amount?
The ordinance amends Section 5.12.240 of the Morgan Hill , which contains the specific dollar limits.

Why It Matters

Local organizations that host bingo games will be permitted to offer higher prize payouts per game than previously allowed under city law.

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Bingo Regulation Update

The city is actively adjusting prize caps, suggesting a periodic review of gambling-related municipal ordinances.

Connected Entities

organizationCity of Morgan HillThe municipal government body enacting the ordinance.Map →
other16-756The file number associated with the staff report.Map →

Sources

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