Raffles Capped at $60
Raffles where gross receipts (ticket sales) are $60 or less are commonly raffle games that are used as an option for organizations conducting meat raffles and are exempt from the requirement that the organization own the prize free and clear. In its common usage, the organization has ordered the meat to be awarded but has not paid for it yet as it is common to order the meat and then pay for it on a separate invoice. Minnesota Rule 7861.0260 Subpart 4(D).
If an organization wishes to use a raffle game meeting the conditions above, the following requirements also apply:
- All raffle requirements for tickets and game operation must be followed. Theater style tickets are not permitted for licensed organization raffles. Learn about raffle ticket requirements.
- House Rules clearly indicate how the game is operated.
- All records are kept for 3 ½ years as required by Minnesota Statute and Rule.
Raffle winners will be determined by selecting ticket stubs from a container.
When a raffle ticket stub is drawn that contains no winner information, the organization must announce the ticket number. The player must present the matching numbered raffle ticket before the prize is awarded.
If a player must leave before the drawing, the organization must allow the player a reasonable time to collect the prize. If the person is not present and can’t be identified, the organization cannot draw a new ticket from the tickets sold for that raffle.
If the gross receipts from the raffle will be $60 or less, an organization has up to 30 days after the prize is received by the organization to pay for the merchandise prizes.