FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6465

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Background: A raffle as defined in the Gambling Act is a game in which tickets bearing an individual number are sold for no more than $100 each and in which a prize is awarded on the basis of a drawing from the tickets by those conducting the game. The game is conducted by a bona fide charitable organization or a nonprofit organization and no person other than a member of the organization takes any part in the management or operation of the game. No part of the proceeds benefit anyone other than the organization conducting the game.

Charitable and nonprofit organizations are authorized to conduct raffles without obtaining a license from the Gambling Commission if they meet the following criteria:

they are otherwise in compliance with state law and commission regulations;
the gross revenues from all raffles held by the organization during the calendar year do not exceed $5,000; and
winners are determined only from among the regular members of the organization conducting the raffle.

The organization may provide unopened containers of beverages containing alcohol as raffle prizes if the appropriate permit has been obtained from the Liquor Control Board.

Summary: Charitable and nonprofit organizations are authorized to provide unopened containers of alcoholic beverages as prizes in members-only raffles that exceed $5,000 if the organization obtains a license from the Gambling Commission and a permit from the Liquor Control Board.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate	47	0
House	98	0