Raffles & Bazaars
As of January 1, 2018, each municipality will be responsible for the permitting and enforcement of all bazaars, raffles and bingo games taking place in their town per Public Act 17-231.
BAZAAR & RAFFLE PERMIT TYPES
Permit Type | To Be Completed Within | Maximum Aggregate Value of Prizes | Number of Permits Allowed |
Class 1 Raffle | 3 months | $15,000.00 | 1 per year |
Class 2 Raffle | 2 months | $2,000.00 | 3 per year |
Class 3 Raffle | 6 months | 2 per year | |
Class 4 Raffle | 1 month | $100.00 | 1 per year |
Class 5 Raffle | 9 months | $50,000.00 | 5 per year |
Class 6 Raffle | 12 months | $100,000.00 | 5 per year |
BAZAAR & RAFFLE PERMIT FEES
Permit Type | Town Fees |
Class 1 | $50.00 |
Class 2 | $20.00 |
Class 3 | $20.00 per day |
Class 4 | $15.00 |
Class 5 | $80.00 |
Class 6 | $100.00 |
Class 7 | $100.00 |
For all permit classes, the act requires municipalilities to investigate an applicant's qualifications when the total aggregate value of the prize exceeds $7,500.
Click on the links below to download information and needed forms for a Raffle Permit:
- Raffle Permit Application
- Raffle Statement of Active Members
- Verified Raffle Statement
- Raffle Application Instructions
Click on the links below to download information and needed forms for a Bazaar Permit: