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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 10 P.S. Charities and Welfare § 328.908a. Tavern raffle

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

The following shall apply to a tavern raffle:

(1) No more than one tavern raffle may be held in a calendar month.

(2) A tavern raffle must be held for a designated charitable purpose.

(3) Each individual participating in the tavern raffle must be informed of the charitable purpose involved.

(4) At least 50% of the net revenues from the tavern raffle shall be transmitted to the designated charity within seven days of the tavern raffle.

(5) Any net revenues not transmitted under paragraph (4) shall be distributed as follows:

(i) Sixty percent shall be paid to the Commonwealth.

(ii) Thirty-five percent may be retained by the licensee.

(iii) Five percent shall be paid to the Commonwealth and deposited into the restricted receipts account established in section 909.3.  1

(6) A tavern raffle prize remaining unclaimed by a winner 60 days after the tavern raffle was held shall be donated by the licensee within 30 days to the designated charitable organization for which the tavern raffle was conducted.

1 10 P.S. § 328.909c.
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