Bingo Conducted at a Fair or Community Festival License

Department of Inspections & Appeals

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Authorizes bingo to be played for up to six consecutive days at a community festival, or for the duration of a county fair or the Iowa State Fair with no more than one occasion per day with hours not limited to four consecutive hours. The organization must also have a valid Qualified Organization license (14-Day, 90-Day, 180-Day, One-Year, or Two-Year) in effect for the entire period unless they are the sponsor of the event.

Code Citation Iowa Code Chapter 99B.22; Iowa Administrative Code 100 and 103

Who Applies Organizations wishing to conduct bingo at a fair or community festival must obtain this license prior to the event.

When To Apply A license must be issued by the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) prior to the event at which the bingo will be conducted.

Initial Requirements Licensees must have a valid Qualified Organization license (14-Day, 90-Day, 180-Day, One-Year, or Two-Year) in addition to this license in order to conduct bingo at a fair or community festival unless they are the sponsor of the event.

Duration License is valid for the duration of the fair or community festival.

Processing Time 30 days.

Fee Structure License application: $50

Renewal Requirements Does not apply.

Exam Does not apply.

Additional Information None.

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Contact Information
Social and Charitable Gambling Unit
Address
Lucas State Office Building, Third Floor
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319