Approve Exemption for a Gambling License for Ruffed Grouse Society - Twin Cities Chapter

Purpose:  The State Gambling Board requires a city to give approval to a non-profit organization for a gambling event that is located within its city limits by acknowledging this approval by signing off on an application for exempt permit.

The attached application is from the non-profit, Ruffed Grouse Society - Twin Cities Chapter for exemption from a lawful gambling license to hold a fund-raising raffle at Game Fair on August 16, 2015.

The Ruffed Grouse Society is a wildlife conservation organization whose mission is to improve the environment for Ruffed Grouse, American Woodcock and other forest wildlife.

The Ruff Grouse Society meets all of the requirements which allow them to remain exempt from licensing, primarily from the standpoint that commodities to be raffled are valued at less than $50,000 in a calendar year.
 

Staff recommends that Council approve the exemption from a lawful gambling license for Ruffed Grouse Society - Twin Cities Chapter to hold a raffle at Game Fair on August 16, 2015.

Motion to recommend Council approve the exemption from a lawful gambling license for Ruffed Grouse Society - Twin Cities Chapter to hold a raffle at Game Fair on August 16, 2015.