§ 10-102. Raffle license application.

(a)

Any person applying for a Class A or Class B raffle license pursuant to the provisions of this division shall file a written application in the office of the raffle administrator. Such application shall be in writing and shall contain the following information:

(1)

The areas within the village in which raffle chances will be sold or issued;

(2)

The time period during which raffle chances will be sold or issued;

(3)

The time of determination of winning chances;

(4)

The locations at which winning chances will be determined; and

(5)

A sworn statement attesting to the not-for-profit character of the prospective licensee organization signed by the presiding officer and the secretary of that organization.

(b)

Any person applying for a Class C raffle license shall file a written application in the office of the mayor. Such application shall be in writing and shall contain the following information.

(1)

The name, address and type of organization applying for a license.

(2)

The length of existence of the organization and, if incorporated, the date and state of incorporation.

(3)

The name, address, telephone number, and date of birth of the organization's presiding officer, secretary, raffles manager, and any other members responsible for the conduct and operation of the raffle.

(4)

The aggregate retail value of all prizes to be awarded in the raffle.

(5)

The maximum value of each prize to be awarded in the raffle.

(6)

The maximum price charged for each raffle chance to be issued or sold.

(7)

The maximum number of raffle chances to be issued.

(8)

The area in which raffle tickets will be sold or issued.

(9)

The time period during which raffle chances will be issued or sold.

(10)

The date, time and location at which winning chances will be determined.

(11)

A sworn statement attesting to the not-for-profit character of the applicant organization signed by the presiding officer and secretary.

(12)

A certificate signed by the presiding officer of the applicant organization attesting to the fact that the information contained in the application is true and correct.

(13)

A fidelity bond in an amount equal to the aggregate retail value of all prizes to be awarded shall accompany the application.

(14)

A performance bond in an amount equal to the aggregate retail value of all prizes to be awarded shall accompany such application.

(15)

A statement of the purpose for which the net proceeds will be used for each raffle.

(16)

A breakdown of how net proceeds will be determined, and how net proceeds will be allocated.

The raffle administrator shall have the authority and right to require additional information from the license applicant such as:

(1)

Police and fire protection plans;

(2)

Food and water supply facilities;

(3)

Medical services and evacuation plan;

(4)

Vehicle access and parking plan;

(5)

Noise control and abatement plan;

(6)

Any specific request of the village.

(c)

Any such application for a raffle license filed pursuant to this section shall be acted upon by the village within 30 days from the date on which it is filed.

(d)

Should any license application be denied by the license administrator, the applicant many appeal such action to the Madison County Circuit Court if such action is filed within 30 days of the date of the license denial notice.

(Ord. No. 13-2018, 10-2-2018)