Monthly Archives: May 2024

Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023

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Also known as Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), the Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act was enacted to facilitate the development of affordable housing on properties owned by religious organizations and higher education institutions. The intent is to streamline the approval process for affordable housing projects on such lands by providing “by-right” approval. Intent: Streamlining Approval for Affordable Housing on Faith and Education Lands A streamlined approval process for affordable housing developments on land owned by religious organizations and higher education institutions. This means that eligible projects meeting certain criteria […]

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Church Bingo: A Guide to Regulations, Licensing, and Tax Exemptions

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In California, church bingo is regulated under Penal Code §326.5, and churches must obtain a local bingo license before conducting any charitable bingo games. To host church bingo legally, a religious organization typically applies for a bingo license through the city or county where the games will be held, and local agencies often coordinate with the California Department of Justice’s Division of Gambling Control. Because licensing procedures and compliance requirements vary by jurisdiction, churches should review local ordinances and consult legal counsel familiar with California gaming laws to ensure full […]

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