INTRODUCED
HB 1001 -- Raffles and Sweepstakes Regulation
Sponsor: Scheve
This bill establishes regulations for raffles and sweepstakes.
Certain religious or charitable organizations are authorized to
conduct raffles or sweepstakes with gross receipts of less than
$1,000. Raffles and sweepstakes are subject to the following
restrictions:
(1) Proceeds may not be loaned to any person;
(2) Persons conducting or managing raffles or sweepstakes must
be bona fide members of the organization for at least 2 years;
(3) No person may receive remuneration, profit, or gift for
participating in the management, conduct, or operation of any
raffle or sweepstakes;
(4) No organization may conduct more than one raffle or
sweepstakes in any 30-day period;
(5) Tickets may not exceed $1 in price;
(6) No person under 16 years old may participate in conducting
any raffle or sweepstakes;
(7) Tickets may not be sold in vending machines or mechanized,
coin-operated machines; and
(8) No rented or reusable tickets may be used to conduct any
game.
The bill authorizes the Missouri Gaming Commission to promulgate
rules and regulations to implement these provisions.
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