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    Jul 28, 2010, 07:57 PM
    Is it legal to hold a raffle
    Hi my names nick and am 16 turning 17 tomoro and I need to know if it is legal for a sixteen year old guy to hold a local raffle draw I have no idea but know its an excellent way to raise money and want to go door knocking selling raffles and I'm not sure if its legal the purpose of my raffle will be to earn money to put into a savings account is this legal ?
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    Jul 28, 2010, 08:00 PM

    What is the prize you are giving away in the raffle?
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    Jul 29, 2010, 08:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by NCKC89 View Post
    Hi my names nick and am 16 turning 17 tomoro and i need to know if it is legal for a sixteen year old guy to hold a local raffle draw i have no idea but know its an exellent way to raise money and want to go door knocking selling raffles and im not sure if its legal the purpose of my raffle will be to earn money to put into a savings account is this legal ?
    Probably not. Depends on the law of your specific locality (state and municipality). Check with the authorities before you get in trouble.
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