Bingo Conducted at a Fair or Community Festival License Print This Page
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.
Department of Inspections & Appeals
Lucas State Office Building, Third Floor
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines IA, 50319-0083(map)Social and Charitable Gambling UnitSCG@dia.iowa.gov
P: (515) 281-6840
F: (515) 281-3291
License Details
- 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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