An organization shall not be eligible to conduct lawful gambling in the city of Lakeville unless it meets the qualifications in Minnesota statutes section 349.16, subdivision 2, and also meets at least one of the following conditions:
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, gambling occasions may be conducted only by a "qualified organization" which is defined to mean:
1. A fraternal, religious or veterans' affiliate of a national organization with a Lakeville chapter that has operated in the city for the most recent three (3) years and which conducts regular meetings or activities in the city at least six (6) times a year; or
2. A fraternal, religious or veterans' organization, at least forty percent (40%) of whose active members are residents of Lakeville, that has operated in the city for the most recent three (3) years, and which conducts regular meetings or activities in the city at least six (6) times a year; or
3. An organization that for the most recent three (3) years has had a bona fide office open in the city at least ten (10) hours a week; or
4. A youth focused organization, if at least ten percent (10%) of the youth are Lakeville residents.
B. An organization which is not a qualified organization may conduct up to two (2) raffles each calendar year. (Ord. 834, sec. 1, 2-19-2008)