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Can you summarize WARC 9.46.0321?
Gambling1973 act. > Bingo, raffles, amusement gamesNo license required, when.
Short Summary
According to the Revised Code of Washington, bona fide charitable or bona fide nonprofit organizations are authorized to conduct bingo, raffles, and amusement games without obtaining a license from the commission. However, certain conditions must be met for this exemption to apply. The activities must be held in accordance with all other requirements of the chapter, other applicable laws, and rules of the commission. The activities can only be conducted twice each calendar year, over a period of no more than twelve consecutive days each time. Bona fide members of the organization, who are not paid for their services, must participate in the management or operation of the activities. The gross revenues from all the activities together should not exceed five thousand dollars in any calendar year. All revenue, after deducting the cost of prizes and other expenses, must be devoted solely to the purposes for which the organization qualifies as a bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization. The organization must provide notice to the local police agency at least five days in advance of conducting the activities, including the location and dates. Additionally, the organization must maintain records for one year, showing the gross revenue, expenses, and details of the uses of the revenue. No penalties are mentioned in the document. [1987 c 4 28. Formerly RCW 9.46.030(3)].
Whom does it apply to?
Bona fide charitable or bona fide nonprofit organizations
What does it govern?
Bingo, raffles, amusement games
What are exemptions?
No license required, when certain conditions are met
What are the Penalties?
No penalties mentioned
Jurisdiction
Washington