Definitions
San Diego Municipal Code § 33.3402
in effect§33.3402 Definitions
The following words and phrases, wherever used in this Division, shall be construed as defined in this section, unless from the context a different meaning is intended, or unless a different meaning is specifically defined and more particularly directed to the use of such words or phrases:
(a) “Bingo” shall mean a game of chance in which prizes are awarded on the basis of designated numbers or symbols on a card which conform to numbers or symbols selected at random. Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 326.5(o), as used in this Division, the game of bingo shall include cards having numbers or symbols which are concealed and preprinted in a manner providing for distribution of prizes. The winning cards, including cards commonly known as pull–tabs (break opens), shall not be known prior to the game by any person participating in the playing or operation of the bingo game. All provisions of this Division apply to the sale, use and redemption of such cards.
(b) “Qualified Nonprofit, Charitable Organization” shall mean an organization exempted from the payment of the bank and corporation tax by Sections 23701a, 23701b, 23701d, 23701e, 23701f, 23701g and 23701l of the Revenue and Taxation Code, mobile home park associations and senior citizen organizations.
c) “Minor” shall mean any person under the age of eighteen (18) years.
(d) “Charitable Purposes,” when used herein, shall refer to any purpose that is religious, scientific, literary, educational in nature, or otherwise contemplated within the context of Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701d.
(Amended 3–9–1987 by O–16823 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter03/Ch03Art03Division34.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026