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LOTTERY AND CHARITABLE GAMES > RAFFLES
Short Summary
The District of Columbia Municipal Regulations provide guidelines for the organization and operation of raffles in the District of Columbia. The regulations specify the information that must be included on raffle tickets, such as the licensed organization’s name, date, time, place, and address of the drawing, prizes, and the purpose for which net proceeds will be used. The tickets must have pre-printed consecutive numbers and a stub with the purchaser’s information. The regulations also outline the requirements for raffle draws, including visibility of the draw and notification of winners. Licensed organizations must keep gross receipts in a separate raffle bank account and disburse the funds within thirty days of the draw. The regulations also require the submission of financial reports within thirty days of the raffle draw. Additionally, the regulations cover the conduct of 50/50 raffles by charitable foundations affiliated with collegiate or professional sports teams. The document specifies the requirements for the operation of 50/50 raffles, including the use of traditional or electronic tickets, distribution of proceeds, and rules for conducting the raffle drawing. The regulations also address geolocation requirements for online ticket sales, electronic accounting and reporting obligations, and equipment standards for electronic raffle systems. The District of Columbia Municipal Regulations apply to licensed organizations conducting raffles and charitable foundations affiliated with collegiate or professional sports teams in the District of Columbia. No specific exemptions or penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Whom does it apply to?
Licensed organizations conducting raffles in the District of Columbia, charitable foundations affiliated with collegiate or professional sports teams
What does it govern?
Raffle tickets, raffle draws, disbursement of raffle receipts, financial reports, 50/50 raffles
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of the raffle ticket requirements and disbursement of raffle receipts regulations are not specified.
Jurisdiction
Washington, D.C.