(A) The operation and conduct of a raffle or poker run shall be under the supervision of at least one raffle or poker run manager designated by the licensee.
(B) The entire net proceeds of any raffle or poker run must be exclusively devoted to the lawful purpose of the license.
(C) No person except a bona fide member of the licensee may participate in the management or operation of the raffle or poker run.
(D) No person may receive remuneration or profit for participating in the management or operation of the raffle or poker run.
(E) A licensee may rent the premises on which to determine the winning chance or chances in a raffle or poker run only from an organization which is also licensed under this chapter.
(F) Raffle chances and poker run entrance fees may be sold, offered for sale, conveyed, issued or otherwise transferred for value only within the area(s) stated and for the time period(s) outlined on the license. The winning chances may be determined only at the location(s) specified on the license.
(G) If a raffle drawing or poker run is unable to be held as document on the license due to an extreme emergency or natural disaster, the licensee must seek approval of the Pittsfield City Clerk before the drawing or poker run can be held on a different date. If a drawing or poke run is cancelled due to inadequate sale of entries or raffle tickets or due to some reason other than an extreme emergency or natural disaster, the licensee must notify all participants or ticker purchasers, refund all monies and return all prizes within 30 days. Such cancellation will be reported to the Pittsfield City Clerk within ten days of that decision with a full explanation as to the reason.
(H) The aggregate retail value of all prizes awarded by a licensee in a single raffle shall not exceed $500,000.
(I) A person under the age of 18 years may participate in the conducting of raffles or poker runs only with the written permission of a parent or guardian. A person under the age of 18 years may be within the area where winning chances in a raffle or winning hands or scores in a poker run are being determined only when accompanied by his or her parent or guardian.
(Ord. 1626, passed 4-2-9)