The following terms and fees shall govern and control progressive raffles such as “Queen of Hearts” raffles or other named raffles which have a roll-overprize.
(A) The aggregate retail value of all prizes or merchandise awarded by a licensee in a single raffle shall not exceed $3,500,000.
(B) The maximum retail value of each prize awarded by a licensee in a single raffle shall not exceed $3,000,000.
(C) The maximum price which may be charged for each raffle chance issued or sold shall not exceed $10.
(D) The maximum number of weeks during which chances may be issued or sold shall not exceed 54 weeks.
(E) Licenses issued hereunder shall be valid for one progressive raffle and may be suspended or revoked for any violation of this section.
(F) Raffle chances shall be sold only within the boundaries of the city at the location indicated in the license.
(G) No organization shall be issued more than one progressive raffle license at a time. No organization shall simultaneously operate more than one progressive raffle at a time. A location, which is not the location of the organization, may only host one progressive raffle during a weekly period, Monday through Sunday.
(H) Any license issued hereunder shall be non-transferable.
(I) All operation of and the conduct of a progressive raffle shall be under the supervision of a single manager designated by the organization.
(J) As determined by the Mayor, the licensee when notified and required by the Mayor shall obtain security for traffic and crowd control for the raffle drawings.
(K) Fees: the license fees for a progressive raffle shall be as depicted in Chapter 39, Fee and Fine Schedule of this code of ordinances, and shall be paid when applying for the license. A religious; charitable; labor; fraternal; educational; or veterans organization may only obtain a progressive raffle license. The license issued pursuant to this section for a “progressive” raffle shall be valid for one raffle until the winner is selected and shall be conducted during a specified period not to exceed 54 weeks and may be suspended or revoked for any violation of this section.
(Ord. 2018-049, passed 9-25-2018)