RAFFLES
AND BAZAARS
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS
Chapter 271, Section 7A.
Organizations
that have obtained a raffle and bazaar
permit from the city clerk are entitled
to conduct an unlimited amount of raffles
during the period the permit is valid
(one year from the date of issuance).
The permit also allows a maximum of
three (3) Casino Nights to be sponsored.
The
definition of a Bazaar is NOT your local
Church bazaar. The law defines a Bazaar
as a Casino or Las Vegas Night.
The
State Lottery Commission acts strictly
as a tax collector in the area of raffles
and casino nights. They do not have
the authority to either deny a permit
or require one to be issued. The local
licensing officials, the City Clerk
and Chief of Police determine whether
or not your organization is eligible
for the permit under the law. If a permit
is issued, the Lottery Commission is
notified and will forward the appropriate
tax forms.
There
are two (2) sets of regulations governing
Casino Nights. If your organization
does not hold a Beano license and will
not be sponsoring your Casino night
in a hall that holds a Beano license,
the Office of the Attorney General promulgates
the regulations that must be followed.
The regulation is 940 CMR 13.00. The
Lottery Commission can provide these
regulations.
If
your organization holds a Beano license
or will be conducting your Casino Night
in a hall that holds a Beano license,
you are required to conform to the Lottery
regulations regarding Las Vegas nights.
The regulation is 940 CMR 4.00. The
Lottery Commission DOES NOT allow Poker
or Night at the Races. Copies of these
Regulations may be obtained from the
Lottery Commission. Please note: Beano
licensees that allow outside groups
to hold Casino nights in their hall
must be sure that the Lottery regulations
are followed. Failure of a group to
follow these regulations puts its License
to Conduct Beano at risk.
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