1. (a) No individual or entity, other than a charitable organization or governmental subdivision, shall lease or rent premises for the conduct of bingo without a commercial hall license issued by the commission.

2. (b) To obtain a commercial hall license, the individual or entity shall submit the following to the commission at least 45 days prior to any bingo games being conducted in the hall:

   1. (1) A completed and accurate “Commercial Hall Application” form (11/2024), which shall include a certification affirming that:

      1. a. The individual signing the application is authorized to do so on behalf of the entity and is an individual identified in Section 2 or 3 of the form;
      2. b. Neither the property owner(s) nor the property manager have been convicted of a felony or class A misdemeanor within the previous 10 years, or a class B misdemeanor within the past 5 years, which have not been annulled by a court, nor have they violated any of the statutes or rules governing charitable gambling in the past in this or any other state;
      3. c. Under penalty of unsworn falsification pursuant to RSA 641:3, the information provided on the application and on any of the supporting documentation submitted with the application is true, accurate, and complete and that there are no willful misrepresentations in, or falsifications of the information provided; and
      4. d. The applicant acknowledges that giving false information is grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a gaming license;

   2. (2) Copies of all written agreements and contracts relative to rental or lease agreements in effect related to the use of the premises for the conduct of bingo games, including:

      1. a. Copies of all rental agreements between the commercial hall and charitable organizations playing at the commercial hall; and

      2. b. When the applicant is not the property owner, a copy of the lease agreement between the property owner and the individual or entity operating the commercial hall that clearly indicates the following:

         1. 1. The applicant has control of the property;
         2. 2. The “use of premise” states that the location will be used for charitable gaming purposes; and
         3. 3. Lease term that does not expire during the next license period; and
   3. (3) Payment of the licensing fee of $250, as established by RSA 287-E:4, II-a.
3. (c) If at any time, the information provided in accordance with (b) above changes, or is otherwise found to be inaccurate, the applicant shall submit updated or corrected information to the commission within 10 days of the event that resulted in the change, or discovery of the inaccuracy.
4. (d) The commercial hall shall submit all amended lease or rental agreements to the commission prior to the agreement going into effect and attest in writing that the agreement complies with the requirements set forth in this part.

5. (e) A government subdivision, or a charitable organization may lease, rent, or otherwise allow a charitable organization to conduct bingo at a facility it owns without obtaining a commercial hall license when the entity:

   1. (1) At least 72 hours prior to commencing bingo activities, completes and submits a “Commercial Bingo Hall Exemption” form (11/2024) to the commission, which shall include a certification affirming that under penalty of unsworn falsification pursuant to RSA 641:3, the information provided on the application form and on any of the supporting documentation is true, accurate, and complete and that there are no willful misrepresentations in, or falsifications of the information provided;
   2. (2) Can demonstrate proof of property ownership and its qualification as a government subdivision or charitable organization as defined in Lot 7002.08; and
   3. (3) Complies with the requirements of Lot 7004.05.

Source. #13067, eff 6-26-20; ss by #14138, eff 11-27-24, EXPIRES: 11-27-34)