§ 13-904. Raffles

   (a) Definitions. --

   (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

   (2) "Multi-drawing raffle" means a raffle for which the drawings are held on more than 1 day.

   (3) "Raffle" means one or more drawings using a single series of chances sold in chance books or similar devices, at which one or more prizes are awarded.

   (4) "Single-drawing raffle" means a raffle for which the drawings are held on a single day.

(b) Chance books. -- At a gaming event, the holder of a raffle may award a prize of money or merchandise using a chance book.

(c) Prizes. --

   (1) A single-drawing raffle may have only one major prize.

   (2) During a year, an organization listed in § 13-903 of this subtitle may hold not more than:

      (i) six single-drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth $ 2,500 or more; or

      (ii) ten single-drawing raffles in which the major prize is worth less than $ 2,500.

   (3) An organization listed in § 13-903 of this subtitle may not hold:

      (i) more than 30 weekly drawings in a multi-drawing raffle;

      (ii) more than two multi-drawing raffles during a year; or

      (iii) a multi-drawing raffle in which the major prize is worth more than $ 1,100.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 258(a)(2)(i)-(iv); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2004, ch. 404.