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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 5Art. 9§ 19923 Local Gambling Ordinance Compliance

§ 19923 Local Gambling Ordinance Compliance

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§ 19923 Local Gambling Ordinance Compliance

You can't run a gambling business if it breaks any local rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •Check local rules before starting any gambling activity.
  • •If the local ordinance says something is not allowed, you must follow that.
  • •Running a gambling business that goes against local rules is illegal.

Example

A person opens a bingo hall in a town that has a law saying bingo can only be held in community centers.

Because the local rule says bingo must be in a community center, the person would be breaking the law by running it elsewhere.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19923 Local Gambling Ordinance Compliance

No owner licensee shall operate a gambling enterprise in violation of any governing local ordinance.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

Related Statutes

  • § 19920 Gambling Establishment Operations Standards
  • § 19921 Minor Gambling Establishment Access
  • § 19922 Gambling Enterprise Compliance Rules
  • § 19924 Gambling Premises Security Controls
  • § 2170 Physician Examination Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19923.
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