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CT SB00417

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Crisco

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the $250 per-prize limit on teacup raffle prizes, allowing organizations to award gift certificates or merchandise of any value (effective October 1, 2011)

  • Authorizes organizations with "Class No. 6" permits to conduct golf ball drop raffles and award cash prizes in addition to other authorized prizes

  • Defines "golf ball drop raffle" as a raffle where consecutively numbered golf balls are dropped from aircraft over a designated target, with the ball closest to center corresponding to the winning ticket

  • Limits golf ball drop raffles to once per calendar year per sponsoring organization and requires compliance with existing raffle regulations and Division of Special Revenue oversight

  • Directs the Division of Special Revenue to adopt regulations establishing procedures for golf ball drop raffle operations with approval from the Gaming Policy Board

Legislative Description

An Act Eliminating The Limit On Teacup Raffle Prizes And Authorizing Golf Ball Drop Raffles.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/13/2011

Committee Referrals

Finance, Revenue and Bonding4/1/2011
Public Safety and Security1/20/2011

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