A “bazaar” is a place maintained by a sponsoring organization for awarding prizes won in games of chance. Bazaar permits are issued to qualifying non‐profit organizations desiring to conduct a bazaar. Bazaar permit application fees are calculated on a per day basis.
Examples of bazaar games include:
- 50/50 coupon games
- Teacup raffles
- Blower ball games
If total prizes exceed $7,500, the municipality must investigate the qualifications of the organization and verify the facts on the application.
After each bazaar has been permitted and completed, the organization must file a verified statement that includes gross receipts, expenses, net profit, and prizes awarded with the municipality that issued the permit. The statement must be filed by the end of the next succeeding month. There is no payment to the municipality in conjunction with the verified statement.
Permit Type: Class 3 Bazaar
- There is only one permit type for bazaars: Class 3 Bazaar.
- Permits must be completed within: 6 months or up to 60 individual days
- Maximum aggregate value of prizes: Not applicable. No alcohol shall be given as prices
- Number of permits allowed: 2 per year
- Permit fee: Not to exceed $60 per day
Volunteers
Members and volunteers may not be paid for time and effort to promote or operate the bazaar or raffle. Individuals must be 18 years of age and older to promote, conduct, or operate the bazaar or raffle. No one under the age of 16 may sell or promote the sale of raffle tickets.
Enforcement and Compliance
The applicant must immediately notify municipal officials of any changes in the application. If a municipal official finds that a person is violating or about to violate any raffle/bazaar rules, or lied on an application, the municipal official may suspend or revoke the permit and order a cease and desist.
Once a permit is revoked, the permittee may not reapply for 3 years from the date of violation. Any person who violates raffle/bazaar rules or makes a false statement in a permit application or required report shall be fined not more than $1,000 and/or imprisoned for not more than one year.
Application and Report Forms
The following forms are templates of forms that DCP used before 2018. They are formatted so they can be downloaded and revised as appropriate.