Approve Exemption for a Gambling License for Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce

The attached application is from Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce for exemption from a lawful gambling license to hold a raffle at Rum River Hills Golf Course on July 23, 2012.  The Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce 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 Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce to hold a raffle at Rum River Hills Golf Course on July 23, 2012.