The conducting of raffles is subject to the Illinois Raffles Act requirements, and the following restrictions:
(A) Proceeds. The entire net proceeds of any raffle must be exclusively devoted to the lawful purpose of the organization permitted to conduct that game.
(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 a premises on which to determine the winning chance or chances in a raffle only from an organization which is also licensed under this subchapter.
(E) Locations. Raffles 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.
(F) Age of participants. No person under the age of 18 years may participate in the conducting of raffles or 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/her parent or guardian.
(G) Location for determining winning chance(s). The location of the premises on which to determine the winning chance or chances in a raffle shall be restricted to a business district, commercial district, or where a special use permit has been granted for a school, church, government or similar institution.
(Ord. 3143, passed 9-12-2017)