HB 1205 Summary

• Amends the definition of "eligible organization" to clarify that foreign corporations authorized under North Dakota law are not eligible to conduct games unless specifically authorized under wildlife-related chapters 20.1-04 or 20.1-08, and may only conduct raffles under those chapters.

• Expands raffle permit eligibility to include organizations exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, allowing them to apply for local permits or charity permits to conduct raffles.

• Organizations exempt under 501(c)(3) conducting raffles as part of fundraising banquets or similar events are exempt from site authorization requirements that normally apply to licensed organizations.

• Organizations exempt under 501(c)(3) must remit a $150 license fee for each city or county where raffles are conducted, with the attorney general authorized to allow consolidated licensing for organizations conducting raffles in multiple jurisdictions.