Connecticut General Statutes/Title 7/Chapter 98/Section 7-170

CGS § 7-170. Bazaars and raffles; definitions.

As used in this section and sections 7-171 to 7-186, inclusive, unless otherwise provided:

(1) “Applicant” means the sponsoring organization solely responsible for all charities participating in the bazaar or raffle;

(2) “Bazaar” means a place maintained by a sponsoring organization for the disposal of merchandise awards by means of chance;

(3) “Cash” means coins and paper money that is legal tender of any nation;

(4) “Coupon” means a ticket, form or document which the holder may redeem in exchange for gift cards, gift certificates, merchandise, tangible personal property, services or transportation on a common carrier, or a discount in the purchase price of gift cards, gift certificates, merchandise, tangible personal property, services or transportation on a common carrier; and

(5) “Raffle” means an arrangement for raising money by the sale of tickets, certain among which, as determined by chance after the sale, entitle the holders to prizes.

Short History

(1955, S. 291d; P.A. 11-34, S. 1; P.A. 23-98, S. 20.)

Long History

History: P.A. 11-34 added definition of “coupon”; P.A. 23-98 added Subdiv. (1) redefining “applicant”, designated existing definitions of “bazaar” and “raffle” as Subdivs. (2) and (5), respectively, added Subdiv. (3) defining “cash”, added Subdiv. (4) redefining “coupon”, and made technical and conforming changes throughout, effective July 1, 2023.

Citations

Cited. 33 CS 169.

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