Approve Exemption for a Gambling License for Capable Partners

The attached application is from Capable Partners for exemption from a lawful gambling license to hold a raffle at Game Fair on August 10-12 and August 17-19, 2012.  Capable Partners meets all of the requirements which allow them to remain exempt from licensing, primarily from the standpoint that the commodities to be raffled are valued at less than $12,000.

Approval requires nothing more than a motion followed by a letter to the Gambling Control Board, while if the request is denied, a formal resolution for denial would neeed to be prepared and submitted tot he Gambling Control Board.

Motion to recommend Council approve the exemption from a lawful gambling license for Capable Partners to hold a raffle at Game Fair on August 10-12 and August 17-19, 2012 and authorize staff to submit a letter to the Gambling Control Board stating approval.