Section
Raffles
120.01 Definitions
120.02 Raffle licenses
120.03 License required; application
120.04 Ineligible persons
120.05 Conduct of raffles
120.06 Records and reports
Gaming Devices and Gaming Events
120.20 Unlawful activities; exception and licensing for the Illinois Video Gaming Act
120.99 Penalty
RAFFLES
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHARITABLE. An organization organized and operated to benefit an indefinite number of the public. The service rendered to those eligible of benefits must also confer some benefit on the public.
EDUCATIONAL. An organization or institution organized and operated to provide systematic instruction in useful branches of learning by methods common to schools and institutions of learning which compare favorably in their scope and intensity with the course of study presented in tax-supported schools.
FRATERNAL. An organization of persons having a common interest, the primary interest of
which is to both promote the welfare of its members and to provide assistance to the general public in such a way as to lessen the burdens of government by caring for those that otherwise would be cared for by the government.
LABOR. An organization composed of workers organized with the objective of betterment of the conditions of those engaged in that pursuit and the development of a higher degree of efficiency in their respective occupations.
NET PROCEEDS. The gross receipts from the conduct of raffles, less reasonable sums expended for prizes, local license fees, and other reasonable operating expenses incurred as a result of operating a raffle.
NONPROFIT. An organization or institution organized and conducted on a not-for-profit basis with no personal profit inuring to anyone as a result of the operation.
RAFFLE. A form of lottery, as defined in Chapter 720, Act 5, § 28-2(b), conducted by an organization licensed under this subchapter, in which:
(1) The player pays or agrees to pay something of value for a chance, represented and differentiated by a number or by a combination of numbers or by some other medium, 1 or more of which chances is to be designated the winning chance; and
(2) The winning chance is to be determined through a drawing or by some other method based on an element of chance by an act or set of acts on the part of persons conducting or connected with the lottery, except that the winning chance shall not be determined by the outcome of a publicly exhibited sporting contest.
RELIGIOUS. Any church, congregation, society, or organization founded for the purpose of religious worship.
VETERANS. An organization or association comprised of members of which substantially all are individuals who are veterans or spouses, widows, or widowers of veterans, the primary purpose of which is to promote the welfare of its members and to provide assistance to the general public in such a way as to confer a public benefit.
(1969 Code, § 15-271) (Ord. 1999-43, passed 8-23-1999)
(A) Eligibility for license. Licenses shall be issued only to bona fide religious, charitable, labor, fraternal, educational, or veteran’s organizations that operate without profit to their members.
(B) Duration of license. Licenses shall permit the applicant to issue or sell raffle chances at any time during the effective period of the license. All licenses authorized under this subchapter shall be effective for a period of not more than 1 year.
(C) Maximum value of prizes. The maximum aggregate retail value of all prizes or merchandise awarded by a licensee in a single license period shall not exceed $1,000,000.
(1969 Code, § 15-272) (Ord. 1999-43, passed 8-23-1999) Penalty, see § 120.99
(A) No person, firm, or corporation shall conduct a raffle without having first obtained a license therefor.
(B) Each application for a license shall be in writing upon forms provided by the City Clerk, and shall contain the following:
(1) The name and address of the individual making application;
(2) The name and address of the organization applying for a license;
(3) The approximate number of members of the organization that reside in the city;
(4) The name and address of the raffle manager;
(5) The location(s) at which raffle chances are to be sold or issued;
(6) The time period during which raffle chances will be sold or issued;
(7) The location(s) at which winning chances will be determined;
(8) The date(s) and time(s) of determination of winning chances;
(9) A sworn statement, signed by the presiding officer, and secretary if there is one, of the organization, attesting to the not-for-profit character of the organization, and attesting to the fact the organization is not otherwise ineligible to receive a license; and
(10) Other information as the City Clerk may require.
(C) Each application for a license shall be accompanied by payment of a fee of $50.
(D) Applications for licenses shall be submitted to the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall act to either issue or deny the license within 30 days.
(1969 Code, § 15-273) (Ord. 1999-43, passed 8-23-1999) Penalty, see § 120.99
The following are ineligible for any license under this subchapter:
(A) Any person who has been convicted of a felony;
(B) Any person who is or has been a professional gambler or gambling promoter;
(C) Any person who is not of good moral character;
(D) Any firm or corporation in which a person defined in division (A), (B), or (C) of this section has a proprietary, equitable, or credit interest, or in which such a person is active or employed;
(E) Any organization in which a person defined in division (A), (B), or (C) is an officer, director, or employee, whether compensated or not; or
(F) Any organization in which a person defined in division (A), (B), or (C) is to participate in the management or operation of a raffle.
(1969 Code, § 15-274) (Ord. 1999-43, passed 8-23-1999)
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