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    Feb 20, 2011, 04:50 PM
    Raffle ticket sales
    We are a 501(3)c non-profit all volunteer organization that relies solely on donations to operate. We are thinking of holding a raffle to raise money. The prizes are donated. We are located in Tennessee. Is this legal?

    Thank you.
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    Feb 20, 2011, 06:36 PM
    Lotteries and so forth are regulated by most states. Tennessee is no exception. For the details, look here.

    39-17-654. Offense of engaging in gambling promotion under the pretense of conducting an annual event — Offense of managing, conducting or operating an annual event. —
    (a) (1) It is an offense for any person to knowingly engage in gambling promotion under the pretense of conducting an annual event.
    (2) A violation of this subsection (a) is a Class E felony;...
    http://www.michie.com/tennessee/lpex....htm&cp=tncode
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    Feb 20, 2011, 07:55 PM

    Yes, in Tenessee a non profit group can operate a raffle.

    But they have to follow specific rules. They have to be county restricted and each event has to happen at a physcial location of that charity. Also they have to pay a fee for a permit

    Tennessee Department of State: Charitable Fundraising & Gaming
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