Raffles are subject to the following restrictions.
(A) Proceeds. The entire net proceeds of any raffle must be exclusively devoted to the lawful purposes of the organization permitted to conduct that raffle.
(B) Participation in management. No person except a bona fide member of the sponsoring organization may participate in the management or operation of the raffle.
(C) Remuneration. No person may receive any remuneration or profit for participating in the management or operation of the raffle.
(D) Premises. A licensee may rent premises on which to determine the winning ticket or tickets in a raffle only from an organization which is also licensed under this chapter.
(E) Locations. Raffle tickets may be sold or issued only within the area specified on the license and winning tickets may be drawn or determined only at the single location specified on the license application.
(F) Age. A person under the age of 18 years may participate in the conducting of raffles only with the permission of a parent or guardian. A person under the age of 18 years may be within the area where drawings are held only when accompanied by his parent or guardian.
(G) Manager. All raffle licensees must designate 1 member of the licensee organization to serve as its raffle manager. A raffle manager shall be responsible for the organization and conduct of the raffle generally, and shall further be responsible for collecting and accounting for all raffle proceeds, including but not limited to payment of prizes, payment of applicable taxes, and the disposition in accordance with this chapter of the remaining proceeds accruing to the licensee organization.
(H) Legal and Tax Compliance. All raffle licensees shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the conduct of raffles, and the collection, payment of, and accounting for raffle prizes and proceeds, including, but not limited to, all applicable state and federal income tax laws and regulations.
(Ord. 2017-15, passed 9-26-2017)