Section 45-20-150.12 - Revocation of bingo permit - Eligibility; effect of conviction(a) A permit holder whose permit or special permit is revoked for a violation of this article, or a rule promulgated under this article, is ineligible to conduct a bingo session or apply for a permit for a period of one year after the revocation.(b) A person convicted of an offense under Section 45-20-150.14, or any other gambling offense, is ineligible to serve as an officer or a permit holder, or to participate in conducting bingo for a period of one year after the conviction becomes final. If the person has a permit pursuant to this article, the person shall forfeit the permit and is ineligible to apply for the issuance or reissuance of the permit for a period of one year from the date of conviction.(c) The permit holder shall return its permit to the sheriff on or before the effective date of a revocation or forfeiture. Whether returned or not, the permit shall not be valid beyond the effective date of the revocation or forfeiture.Ala. Code § 45-20-150.12 (1975)