Current through October 16, 2024
Section 7-169-5a - Workers(a)Member in charge. Every organization permitted to conduct bingo shall designate a bona fide, active member of the organization to be in charge of and primarily responsible for each session of bingo. The member in charge shall have been a member in good standing for at least six months of the organization permitted to conduct bingo. The member in charge shall supervise all activities and be responsible for the conduct of all bingo games, including the preparation of all returns, control reports, certified statements and affidavits, the maintenance of records of receipts and disbursements and accounts, disposition of funds and the payment of any bingo fees due the state. The member in charge may designate, in writing, a qualified worker to act in his behalf and to discharge his responsibilities on occasions when he is unable to do so. The member in charge or his qualified designee shall be present on the premises continually during each session of bingo and shall be familiar with the general statutes and administrative regulations governing the conduct of bingo and the terms of his organization's bingo permit.(b)Participation as worker restricted. No person shall assist in the conduct of bingo except the holder of a certificate of personal identification number whose name appears on the notice required pursuant to section 7-169-10a of these bingo regulations.(c)Identification required. The member in charge and those assisting him in any capacity shall possess and display such identification as may be specified by the executive director.(d)Payment of workers prohibited. No commission, salary, compensation in any form or gift shall be paid or given to any person in any manner conducting or assisting in the conduct of bingo either directly or indirectly. No person shall solicit or receive any gift or donation of cash or merchandise on the premises during the conduct of a session of bingo.(e)Compensation of bookkeepers and accountants. Bookkeepers and accountants may receive reasonable compensation for necessary services ordinarily incidental to the operation of bingo games.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 7-169-5a