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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Connecticut General Statutes Title 7. Municipalities § 7-170. Bazaars and raffles; definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ct/title-7-municipalities/ct-gen-st-sect-7-170/
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