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Can you summarize ORRS 167.118?
Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals > Certain games or events conducted by charitable, fraternal or religious organizations; rules.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the conduct of games or events such as bingo, lotto, raffle games, and Monte Carlo events by charitable, fraternal, or religious organizations. It applies to organizations that are licensed by the Department of Justice. The document specifies that only the organization or an authorized employee may receive money or property from the operation of the games, with certain exceptions. The organization must operate the games at authorized locations and comply with rules set by the department. There are limitations on the value of prizes that can be awarded in each game. The document also sets requirements for operating expenses and limits on the handle of the games and events. Additionally, it mandates that organizations must operate the games in accordance with rules adopted by the department. No specific penalties are mentioned in the document.
Whom does it apply to?
Charitable, fraternal or religious organizations licensed by the Department of Justice
What does it govern?
Games or events conducted by charitable, fraternal or religious organizations
What are exemptions?
The organization operating the games may present a prize to any player not involved in the administration or management of the games. An organization licensed to conduct Monte Carlo events may contract with a licensed supplier of Monte Carlo event equipment to operate the event. A person may sell, rent or lease equipment to a licensed charitable, fraternal or religious organization. An organization licensed by the department may act as an escrow agent to receive money or property to be awarded as prizes.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Oregon