HB 5373
To modify the process of holding charitable raffles
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia’s regulations regarding charitable raffles. It allows two or more charitable or public service organizations to jointly host a raffle event, provided each participating organization obtains a limited occasion raffle license. Organizations with an annual license can apply for one limited occasion license during the year their annual license is valid, with a limit of three limited occasion licenses per year for any single organization. The bill clarifies the process for obtaining and displaying raffle licenses.
Key provisions
- Allows two or more charitable organizations to jointly host a raffle.
- Annual license holders can apply for one limited occasion license.
- Organizations without an annual license can obtain up to three limited occasion licenses.
- Limited occasion licenses are valid for up to six months.
- Licensees must conspicuously display their licenses at the raffle location.
- The commissioner will regulate the process for awarding licenses.
- National associations and local churches are not considered affiliates or auxiliaries.
- Each participating organization must have a limited occasion raffle license.
Who is affected
- Charitable organizations
- Public service organizations
- Auxiliary organizations
- Raffle event organizers
- The West Virginia Lottery Commission (through the commissioner’s regulation)
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