Alsip § 12.400 Business & Licensing Section License required This section prohibits the conducting of any raffle within the village of Alsip unless a raffle license has been obtained beforehand, in accordance with the article's provisions. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.401 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section provides definitions for various terms used within the Alsip municipal ordinance, specifically related to raffles and chances. It clarifies the meaning of terms such as 'Act,' 'Board of trustees,' 'Business,' 'Charitable,' and 'Key location.' View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.402 Business & Licensing Section Qualifications This section outlines the eligibility criteria for obtaining a raffle license in Alsip. It specifies that only established not-for-profit organizations, certain fundraising groups for individuals in hardship, and law enforcement associations are qualified. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.403 Business & Licensing Section Ineligibility This section outlines the criteria under which individuals or organizations are deemed ineligible to obtain a raffle license in Alsip. It covers felony convictions, gambling history, moral character, and organizational involvement with ineligible persons. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.404 Business & Licensing Section Application This section outlines the application requirements for any organization wishing to conduct a raffle within the village. It details the specific information that must be submitted to the village clerk, including organizational details, eligibility proof, sales and winning timelines, and sworn statements. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.405 Business & Licensing Section License fee This section establishes a non-refundable license fee of $25.00 for each raffle conducted in Alsip. The fee must be submitted with the license application. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.406 Business & Licensing Section License issuance This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a raffle license in Alsip. Qualified organizations must submit an application, pay a fee, and provide a fidelity bond for their manager. The village has 30 days to grant or deny the license. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.407 Business & Licensing Section License terms This section outlines the validity and transferability of raffle licenses in Alsip. Each license is valid for a single raffle event or a defined number of raffles within a specific calendar year, and cannot be assigned or transferred to another party. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.408 Business & Licensing Section Exemption This section exempts political committees with a valid Illinois State Board of Elections raffle license from needing a local Alsip raffle license. It also exempts other organizations from local licensure if they are licensed by another municipality or county with jurisdiction over the raffle's key location. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.409 Business & Licensing Section Conduct of raffles This section outlines restrictions for licensed raffles in Alsip, focusing on the exclusive use of net proceeds for lawful purposes, limitations on who can manage raffles, and acceptable arrangements for third-party services and venue rentals. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.410 Business & Licensing Section Manager; bond This section mandates that a single manager, designated by the organization conducting a raffle, must be bonded for at least 50% of the anticipated prize value to ensure honesty. The board of trustees can waive this requirement with specific organizational approval. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.411 Business & Licensing Section Records This section mandates that organizations licensed to conduct raffles must maintain detailed financial records of gross receipts, expenses, and net proceeds for each raffle event. It also outlines reporting requirements and record preservation, making these records available for public inspection. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.412 Business & Licensing Section Suspension and revocation of licenses This section outlines the grounds and process for the Alsip Village Clerk to suspend or revoke a raffle license. Revocation or suspension can occur due to disqualifying events, violations of the article, or other village code violations, following board of trustees direction, notice, and an opportunity to be heard. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.413 Business & Licensing Section Penalties This section outlines the penalties for violating provisions related to raffles and chances in Alsip. Violators face fines between $250 and $1,500 per day, with penalties enforceable through license proceedings and administrative adjudication. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 4.10.1 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section provides definitions for various types of organizations relevant to the administration of raffles in Antioch, including BUSINESS, CHARITABLE, CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, FRATERNAL, and LABOR. It also defines NET PROCEEDS as the gross receipts from raffles minus operational expenses. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.10.2 Business & Licensing Section License Requirements This section requires a license for anyone conducting a raffle in Antioch, with no fee. Licenses are primarily for bona fide religious, charitable, labor, business, fraternal, educational, civic, or veterans' organizations that operate without profit and have existed for at least five years. Nonprofit fundraising organizations providing financial assistance for extreme hardship are also eligible. Several categories of individuals and organizations are deemed ineligible, including those with felony convictions, professional gamblers, or those not of good moral character. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.10.3 Business & Licensing Section Exemptions From License Requirements This section exempts certain bona fide organizations, such as religious or charitable groups, from requiring a license to conduct raffles under specific conditions. These conditions include raffles held at organizational meetings or functions where chances are sold only to members or attendees, and the winner is chosen at the same event. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.10.4 Business & Licensing Section Limitations This section limits the total value of prizes awarded in a single raffle to $50,000, with individual prizes capped at $30,000. It also restricts the price per raffle chance to $100 and the sale period to 120 days. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.10.5 Business & Licensing Section Conduct Of Raffles This section outlines restrictions on the conduct of raffles in Antioch, detailing requirements for the use of proceeds, who can manage and participate in raffles, remuneration, location of drawings, and age restrictions for participants. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.10.6 Business & Licensing Section Records This section mandates that organizations licensed to conduct raffles must maintain records and handle raffle receipts according to state law requirements. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.10.7 Business & Licensing Section Raffles Manager This section mandates a designated 'raffles manager' for all raffle operations. It also outlines requirements for a fidelity bond for the manager, with provisions for waiver under specific organizational voting conditions and at the village clerk's discretion. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.1001 Business & Licensing Section Licensing Raffles This section establishes a system for licensing organizations to conduct raffles within Arlington Heights. It incorporates by reference the provisions of the Illinois Raffles and Bingo License Act. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.1002 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms relevant to raffles within Arlington Heights, including categories of organizations eligible to conduct raffles. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.1003 Business & Licensing Section Application This section outlines the application process for obtaining a raffle license in Arlington Heights. It mandates that applications conform to general village licensing requirements and specifies that the Village Manager will issue the license upon compliance. Applicants also have an appeal process and must provide information as required by the Village Manager and state statutes. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.1004 Business & Licensing Section Restrictions on Operations This section outlines restrictions on raffle operations in Arlington Heights, including limits on prize values, ticket prices, and the duration of sales. It also specifies the types of organizations eligible to receive raffle licenses and allows for variations from these restrictions under specific circumstances. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.1005 Business & Licensing Section Restrictions on Licensees This section outlines restrictions and eligibility requirements for obtaining a license to conduct raffles in Arlington Heights, focusing on the specifics of raffle operations and the character and background of applicants and associated individuals or organizations. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.1006 Business & Licensing Section Conduct of Raffles This section outlines restrictions on the conduct of raffles, including requirements for the exclusive use of net proceeds for lawful purposes, limitations on who can manage or participate in raffles, and specifications for the location of sale and determination of winning chances. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.1007 Business & Licensing Section Raffles—Manager—Bond This section mandates that raffles be overseen by a designated manager who must obtain a fidelity bond equal to the prize value, with a 30-day written notice required for cancellation. The Village Board can unanimously waive this bond requirement via a license provision. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.1008 Business & Licensing Section Records This section mandates detailed record-keeping for organizations conducting raffles, including gross receipts, expenses, net proceeds, and distribution of funds. It also requires prompt reporting to members and the Village, preservation of records for three years, and public inspection. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 10.1009 Business & Licensing Section Liability of Village This section clarifies that the Village of Arlington Heights does not endorse raffles by issuing licenses and disclaims liability for any claims or damages arising from licensed raffles. The licensee agrees to indemnify and hold the Village harmless. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →