Local Business Tax
Technical Advisory Number 09-02
SUBJECT: Polk County Local Business Tax Ordinance
ISSUE: Tax Receipts Not Issued For Gambling
DATE: March 19, 2009
Gambling Acts Prohibited Under Chapter 849 of the Florida Statutes
Local business tax receipts are not issued to individuals or firms seeking to engage in gambling acts prohibited under Chapter 849 of the Florida Statutes.
Charitable Bingo Games
County local business tax receipts are not issued for any type of bingo event or activity.
Note: Those seeking more information about holding a bingo game are referred to the Board of County Commissioners, Growth Management Division for games to be held in unincorporated Polk County. All others are referred to the applicable municipal governing authority.
Penny-Ante Games
County local business tax receipts are not issued for penny-ante games within residential dwellings as permitted under Chapter 849 of the Florida Statutes.
Non-Gambling Entertainment Events/Activities
Individuals or firms who are in the business of engaging in entertainment events and/or activities, which are not considered to be gambling are required to obtain one of the following county local business tax receipts:
- Individuals or firms engaged in the business of conducting a special event outside the boundaries of the permanent location of an established County Local Business Tax Receipt holder are required to obtain a Class C Special Event county local business tax receipt.
- Individuals or firms engaged in the business of conducting events within the boundaries of the permanent location of an established County Local Business Tax Receipt holder are required to obtain a Class A LTD Art Entertainment Recreation county local business tax receipt.
Opinions and Determinations on Gambling or Non-Gambling
Individuals or firms seeking an opinion or determination on whether or not specified activities constitute gambling are directed to seek the advice of an attorney or consult with the local law enforcement agency, in whose jurisdiction the specified activities will take place, prior to engaging in any such activities.
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Revised: May 24, 2018