SB 970
Exempting volunteer fire departments from raffle regulations
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to exempt volunteer fire departments and part-time volunteer fire departments in West Virginia from regulations surrounding in-person and online vehicle raffles. Specifically, it amends existing state codes to allow these departments to hold raffles, subject to a limit of four vehicles per month. The bill also addresses regulations related to automobile brokers and online charitable raffles, maintaining exemptions for volunteer fire departments in those contexts.
Key provisions
- Exempts volunteer and part-time volunteer fire departments from raffle regulations.
- Limits raffle frequency to a maximum of four vehicles per month for these departments.
- Addresses regulations related to automobile brokers, maintaining exemptions for volunteer fire departments.
- Modifies existing definitions related to online charitable raffles, including those concerning ‘charitable or public service organizations’ and ‘platform providers’.
- Requires applications for online raffle licenses to include specific information about the applicant and their operations.
- Specifies requirements for virtual presence during raffle draws and prize awards.
- Clarifies the purpose of online raffle proceeds for charitable or public service activities.
- Maintains exemptions for volunteer fire departments regarding platform provider requirements for online raffles.
Who is affected
- Volunteer Fire Departments
- Part-Time Volunteer Fire Departments
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