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Section 287-A:1 – Definitions.

    287-A:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter: I. "Raffle" means a lottery in which each participant buys a ticket for an article or articles put up as a prize with the winner being determined by a random drawing. II. "Charitable organization" means the following: (a) Any person or entity that is determined by […]

Section 287-A:10 – Prizes.

    287-A:10 Prizes. – Prizes awarded at any raffle held in conjunction with a bingo game shall not exceed $500 wholesale cost. Source. 1985, 374:1. 1991, 276:3, eff. June 10, 1991.

Section 287-A:11 – Permit Not Required.

    287-A:11 Permit Not Required. – The provisions of RSA 287-A:7 shall not apply to raffles held in conjunction with bingo games. Source. 1985, 374:1, eff. June 18, 1985.

Section 287-A:2 – Raffle Authorized.

    287-A:2 Raffle Authorized. – A charitable organization may conduct a raffle to promote the purpose for which it was organized, in the manner hereinafter provided, and not otherwise. Source. 1971, 43:1, eff. April 5, 1971.

Section 287-A:3 – Printed Tickets.

    287-A:3 Printed Tickets. – Except for raffles held without a permit under RSA 287-A:7, II, all raffle tickets shall be printed with the name of the charitable organization thereon, the date and place of the drawing, and the prize or prizes to be awarded and the amount of the donation. Source. 1971, 43:1, eff. […]

Section 287-A:4 – Distribution of Tickets.

    287-A:4 Distribution of Tickets. – Raffle tickets shall be sold only to persons 16 years of age or over and no raffle tickets shall be sold by persons other than the members of the charitable organization or such person or persons, as may be designated by the organization, and who shall receive no financial […]

Section 287-A:5 – Agency Not Permitted.

    287-A:5 Agency Not Permitted. – No charitable organization shall act as an agent for conducting a raffle, where it is unlawful for the charitable organization’s principal to conduct such a raffle. Source. 1971, 43:1, eff. April 5, 1971.

Section 287-A:6 – Effect on Other Laws.

    287-A:6 Effect on Other Laws. – RSA 647 shall not apply to the sale of raffle tickets in the manner provided for in this chapter. Source. 1971, 43:1. 1973, 40:4, eff. Nov. 1, 1973.

Section 287-A:7 – Permit Required.

    287-A:7 Permit Required. – I. Except as provided in paragraph II, any charitable organization desiring to conduct a raffle under the provisions of this chapter shall first obtain a permit therefor from the selectmen or designee of the town, or the mayor and aldermen or designee of the city where the drawing for prizes […]

Section 287-A:8 – Tickets; Distribution.

    287-A:8 Tickets; Distribution. – I. All raffle tickets sold in conjunction with bingo games shall be numbered sequentially. II. No ticket or multiple tickets shall be sold for more than $1. III. Notwithstanding RSA 287-A:4, raffle tickets sold in conjunction with bingo games shall be sold only by members of a charitable organization licensed […]