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Permit for Nonprofit Organizations to Conduct Bingo at Agricultural Fair

What is the Purpose of this Permit?
This permit allows a Nonprofit Organization to operate bingo games at agricultural fairs licensed to conduct bingo. The agricultural fair must be licensed.
Who Issues this Permit?
Washington State Gambling Commission
How Much Will this Permit Cost?
$30
Where Can I Get the Application for this Permit?
The application which is called 'Permit Application Non-Profit Organizations to Conduct Bingo at Agricultural Fairs' is online and can be accessed at https://www.wsgc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/forms/apps/4-010-f-nonprofit-bingo-permit.pdf.
How Long Will it Take to Review my Application?
The estimated processing time for applications is 60 days.
How Long is my Permit Valid?
Up to one year.
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Permit Timeliness Results

Permit Timeliness data collection is in response to a State Auditor’s Performance Audit and RCW 43.42A. Each regulatory agency developed a plan to improve permit clarity, predictability, and timeliness. Each agency considers the customers experience to ensure permit assistance is simple to use, easy to access, and designed in a customer-friendly manner. Agencies report progress to the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA). ORIA prepares and distributes reports, with participation from the State Auditor’s Office and Results Washington. See latest report here: https://www.oria.wa.gov/ORIA-2018-PermitTimelinessProgressReport.pdf.

All permits submitted for reporting were entered into this Regulatory Handbook. Here are the results of the performance data:

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Process a Permit Application (Definition)
Average number of days from Receipt to Complete: 9
Maximum number of days from Receipt to Complete: 9

Estimated Time Required By the Agency to Issue a Permit Decision (Definition)
Average number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 1
Maximum number of days from Complete Application to Decision: 1

(Summary results based on 1 submittals in 2019)

Where can I get permitting assistance?
Helpdesk phone: (360) 486-3440
Subject matter expert phone: Isabel Corrigan (360) 486-2332
Subject matter expert email: askus@wsgc.wa.gov
Publications:
Statewide Contact:
Washington State Gambling Commission
Headquarters
Mailing Address
PO Box 42400
Olympia, WA 98504
Telephone: (360) 486-3440
Toll Free: 1-800-345-2529
Telephone: (360) 486-3637
Fax: (360) 486-3629
Website: http://www.wsgc.wa.gov
* Permit information last updated 3/11/2019
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