§ 12-118. Conduct of raffles.

The conducting of raffles is subject to the following restrictions:

(1)

The entire net proceeds of any raffle must be exclusively devoted to the lawful purposes of the organization permitted to conduct that game;

(2)

No person except a bona fide member of the sponsoring organization may participate in the management or operation of the raffle;

(3)

No person may receive any remuneration or profit for participating in the management or operation of the raffle;

(4)

A licensee may rent premises on which to determine the winning chance or chances in a raffle only from:

a.

An organization which is also licensed under this chapter; or

b.

A non-profit corporation or organization approved in the license; or

c.

A commercial entity approved in the license, but only if no rent or other charge is made or to be made for the renting of the premises above the lowest rates that are being charged by the entity for use of the same space;

(5)

Raffle chances may be sold or issued only within the area specified on the license and winning chances may be determined only at those locations specified on the license;

(6)

No person under the age of 18 years may participate in the conducting of raffles or selling of chances. A person under the age of 18 years may be within the area where winning chances are being determined only when accompanied by his parent or guardian.

(Code 1993, § 12-5.4.7)