Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 820 - PUBLIC PROTECTION CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF CHARITABLE GAMING
Here’s an overview of Kentucky Administrative Regulations, Title 820 – Public Protection Cabinet, Department of Charitable Gaming:
📘 Title 820 – Chapter 1: Charitable Gaming
(Last updated March 11, 2025) (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
Key regulations currently active:
820 KAR 1:001 – Definitions (defines key terms)
820 KAR 1:005 – Charitable gaming licenses and exemptions (outlines application procedures, fees, temporary licenses, advertising rules) (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
820 KAR 1:025 – Reports (quarterly/annual filing requirements, fee remittance) (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
820 KAR 1:032 – Pulltabs (standards for paper/electronic pulltabs) (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
820 KAR 1:057 – Recordkeeping (banking, deposits, session records, allowable expenses) (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
Also includes additional regulations addressing bingo (1:042), raffles (1:050), fundraising standards (1:055), prohibited conduct (1:060), inspections (1:125), administrative actions (1:130), and disposal of supplies (1:135) (law.cornell.edu).
🔍 Selected Highlights
Licensing & Fees (1:005)
Charitable CMOs, facilities, distributors, manufacturers must apply ~60 days prior with specific forms (CG‑APP‑ORG, ‑DIS, etc.).
Nonrefundable $25 application fee plus annual license fee; advertising prohibited before approval. (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
Reporting (1:025)
Quarterly Form CG‑FIN, CG‑DIS, CF‑FAC, or CG‑FIN‑RA as applicable.
Smaller charities (under $200k, no bingo) may instead file annual reports by Jan 31. (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
Recordkeeping (1:057)
Maintain a single dedicated bank account; deposits by next business day.
Detailed session records, donor info, reconciliation worksheets; retain all records for three years.
Permitted expenses include banking fees, volunteer food (≤ $15/day), promotional items, etc. (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
Pulltab Standards (1:032)
Defines types (bonus rounds, cumulative games, deals) and covers both paper and electronic machines. (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
Enforcement (1:130)
Establishes administrative actions (fines up to $1,000 per offense, license revocation/suspension) for violations.
Clarifies enhanced penalties apply within a 3‑year lookback period. (apps.legislature.ky.gov)
✅ Summary Table
| Component | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Licensing & Fees | Applications, temporary licensure criteria, advertising prohibition |
| Reporting | Quarterly/annual reports depending on revenue, forms CG‑FIN, CG‑DIS, CF‑FAC |
| Recordkeeping | Bank account rules, deposit timelines, session documentation |
| Pulltabs | Definitions and technical standards for pulltab games |
| Inspections & Enforcement | Administrative actions, fines, license control |
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