Office of the Treasurer

Sandra F. King, Treasurer Email:   sking@co.juniata.pa.us Phone:   717-436-7742 Fax:   717-436-7735 Office location: The Bousum Building, 26 North Main Street Postal address:   P.O. Box 68, Mifflintown, PA 17059

The Treasurer's Office provides the service of licensing. Some of the licenses that are sold include:

• Dog licenses
• Fishing licenses
• Boat launch licenses
• Hunting and furtaking licenses
• Bingo licenses
• Small games of chance licenses

The Treasurer's Office also works closely with the township and borough tax collectors. Each month the tax collectors turn over the tax monies that have been collected to the Treasurer's Office.

The Treasurer's Office also serves as a fiscal department for the county in which the office processes the payroll for the county employees and also takes care of paying county expenses. The County Treasurer is elected to a four year term. The next election will be in 2013.

Licensing Provided by the Treasurer

Several license applications that must be submitted to the Treasurer's Office are provided here for you to download and print. Remember to bring your identification and other necessary documents to obtain your license from the County Treasurer or Treasurer's Agent.

Dog licenses

2012 Lifetime Dog License Application

2012 Annual Dog License Application

Bring your identification when you apply for your dog's license. If you are a senior citizen aged 65 or older or if you have a disability, make sure to bring your proof of age or disability.

Instead of coming into the Treasurer's office, you can purchase dog licenses online with a valid debit or credit card. Just print out the licenses and watch your mail for the metal dog tags that will be sent to you from this office. An additional $2 fee is assessed for each dog license purchased online.

Fishing license

Fishing license application

Fishing licenses can be purchased online directly from the Pennsylvania Fish and Game Commission using the link above.

Boat launch license

Boat launch permit application

Unpowered boats, like canoes and kayaks, need to be licensed to use PA Fish and Game Commission accesses and DCNR state parks. Bring your identification and the hull identification number of your boat. A one-year permit is $10 and a two-year permit is $18. There is an additional $1 processing fee.

Hunting and furtaking licenses

Hunting licenses for the 2011/2012 hunting season will go on sale June 13, 2011. Doe applications will be accepted July 11, 2011.

All hunting and furtaking licenses are now recorded electronically. Pre-printed, paper licenses will no longer be used. Come to our office to apply for your license and make sure to have your driver license and social security number. Alternatively, hunters and furtakers can purchase licenses online via the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Outdoor Shop.

Bring your identification and, if you're a first-time hunter or trapper, bring your certificate of training for successful completion of the Hunter-Trapper Education Course.

Bingo license

Bingo license application

Bring your identification and, if this is your organization's first application, bring the organization's Charter or Articles of Incorporation that prove non-profit status and two-year eligibility.

Renewal of Regular License:

An application must be completed for each license renewal each year. The application procedure is the same as for an initial regular license. The fee for a regular license renewal is $100. The license is valid for one year from date of issue.

Three Consecutive Day License:

An eligible association may apply for a license that permits the association to play the game of bingo for three consecutive days. The application procedure is the same as for an initial regular license.

The fee for a Three Consecutive Day license is $15. The applicant must be prepared to state the dates they intend to conduct the games. An association is eligible for only one Three Consecutive Day License per year and if so licensed, may not apply for a Regular License for one year from the date the final game was played.

Agricultural Association or County Fair License:

An eligible agricultural or county fair association may apply for a license that permits the association to conduct the game of bingo at the association's event for a period not exceeding ten days. The application procedure is the same as for an initial regular license.

The fee for Agricultural Association or County Fair license is $100. The applicant association must be prepared to state the dates they intend to conduct the games. An association is eligible for only one Agricultural Association or County Fair License per year and if so licensed, may not apply for a Regular License for one year from the date the final game was played.

Senior Citizen Group License:

An association whose membership consists exclusively of elderly residents of a senior citizen housing project may apply for a license that permits the playing of bingo only by members of the association.

The fee for a Senior Citizen Group License is $50. The application procedure is the same as for an Initial Regular License. The license is valid for one year from date of issue.

Bingo Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a license valid?

All licenses are valid for one year from date of issue. An association applying for a three consecutive day license must specify the dates they intend to conduct bingo and an association granted a three consecutive day license cannot apply for and be granted any other bingo license for one year from the date of issue of the three consecutive day license.

Can an eligible association permit its license to be used by another association to play bingo?

No. Only the association in whose name the license is issued may conduct bingo.

Can an auxiliary to an association use the license of the licensed association to conduct bingo?

Yes. Auxiliary groups within associations shall be eligible to conduct bingo using the license issued to the association provided that the auxiliary group or groups are listed on the application for license and the license of the association. Regardless of which group in the association is using the license, bingo may only be played twice in any week.

How does an association establish that it is an association as defined by the law?

The association must meet the definition of an association found in 303 of the law. The association must be able to prove that it has been in existence for two years prior to making application for a license. Upon making application for a bingo license, the association's Articles of Incorporation and bylaws must accompany the application. If the association is not incorporated, it must provide its bylaws and if not expressly explained therein, a written statement by the association's President or Secretary indicating the requirements for obtaining membership in the association.

Once issued, can a Bingo License be revoked?

Yes. The County Treasurer can revoke a license upon recommendation of the District Attorney if it is found that grounds for revocation listed in 306 of the Law exist.

Who investigates violations of the Bingo Law?

The district attorney is charged with investigating violations of the Law, however, any state, county or local law enforcement official is empowered to investigate violations of the Law.

Do some municipalities prohibit bingo?

No. Unlike Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, there is no referendum requirement in the Bingo Law.

Where can bingo be played?

Bingo, with one exception, may only be played at the association's licensed premises (regular place of business, or other location specifically listed on the association's application) Each association must list its "licensed premises" on it license application. An association may conduct bingo at the association's exposition, carnival or fair site for a period not to exceed ten days.

Are there age restrictions on who can play bingo?

No, except that anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Are there limits on prizes?

Yes, there are very specific prize limits. 305 (c) (3) of the Law states, "Prizes awarded shall not exceed a value of $250 for any one game of bingo, except for jackpot games which shall not exceed a value of $2,000 for one such game. In addition, no more than $4,000 in prizes shall be awarded in any calendar day."

Are there limits on how often an association can conduct bingo?

Yes. Bingo can be played no more than twice in any one week, except that an association may conduct bingo for a period not exceeding ten days at the association's exposition, carnival or fair site in addition to the regularly scheduled games.

For further information refer to the Pennsylvania Bingo Law.

Small games of chance license

Small games of chance license application

ONLY ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS MAY APPLY

TOWNSHIPS THAT PERMIT SMALL GAMES OF CHANCE:

BEALE	DELAWARE
LACK	MIFFLIN BOROUGH
FAYETTE	MIFFLINTOWN BOROUGH
MILFORD	PORT ROYAL BOROUGH
TUSCARORA	THOMPSONTOWN BOROUGH
SUSQUEHANNA	FERMANAGH

(BINGO IS A SEPARATE LICENSE AND CAN BE PLAYED IN ALL AREAS.)

THE APPLICATION IS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S SECRETARY WHO MUST HAVE THEIR SIGNATURE NOTORIZED.

The following must be attached to the application:

• A COPY OF BYLAWS OR OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS THAT DEFINE THE ORGANIZATION'S STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE INCORPORATED, PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
• CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR THE PRESIDENT OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE SECRETARY. THE BACKGROUND CHECK CANNOT BE OBTAINED MORE THAN 90 DAYS PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR YOUR LICENSE.
• A COPY OF YOUR MOST RECENT REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE.

TYPES OF LICENSES:

YEARLY: $100.

LIMITED: $10. Organizations which do not own their own premises or which do not lease a specific location to conduct their normal business. May conduct games of chance on not more than three occasions covering a total of seven days during a license year. May conduct no more than 2 raffles. Holders of limited occasion licenses may not apply or be granted any other license or special permit. No holder of a regular license or special permit may be granted a limited occasion license.

SPECIAL PERMIT: $25, needed if exceeding prize limits. (see below)

(Club organizations refer to those organizations holding a liquor license.)

• Individual prize limit of $1,000 for all games.
• The weekly prize limitation is now known as the aggregate prize limit, which is $25,000 in any 7-day period.
• Raffle limit is $10,000 in any calendar month.
• All prizes awarded shall be subject to the aggregate prize limit of $25,000.
• There is still an exception for raffles; if you exceed the prize limit value of $1,000. Organizations that wish to raffle a prize or prizes in excess of $1,000 need to apply for a Special Raffle Permit. Organizations may receive eight Special Raffle Permits and ten for Fire, Ambulance, & Rescue Companies (as long as not a Club). However, Fire, Ambulance & Rescue Companies can award an added $50,000 beyond the $100,000 for special raffles.
• The daily drawing carryover is $1,000 and the weekly drawing carryover is $25,000 consistent with the increased prize limits.

Auxiliary Groups of a licensed organization can conduct games using the license of the eligible organization as long as they were listed on the application form. Auxiliary groups are not eligible to obtain a license.

All licensed eligible organizations must keep a separate bank account holding the proceeds of the games of chance which is separate from other funds belonging to the eligible organization.

Each eligible organization shall submit an annual report to the Department of Revenue including prizes awarded and the amounts expended for "public interest purposes".

Beginning in 2013, a club licensee shall submit semi annual reports to the Department of Revenue for the preceding six month period on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Department. This report must be attached to the application for a club license. Proceeds from games can now be split 70% for the public interest purpose and 30% for operations. This split only applies to Clubs with limitations on the operations side as defined by the Act.

Learn more about the eligible organizations and the restrictions and requirements for obtaining a small games of chance license in the Pennsylvania Small Games of Chance Primer.