Township of Oldmans, NJ Chapter 98 Games of Chance

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Oldmans as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

Article I Raffles

[Adopted 1-4-1978 by Ord. No. 78-1 as Ch. 40 of the 1978 Code]

§ 98-1 Adoption of statutory provisions.

The provisions of New Jersey Raffle License Law as set forth in N.J.S.A. 5:8-50 through 5:8-77 are hereby adopted.

§ 98-2 License required.

No person shall own or operate a raffle or game of chance as defined in said statute without first obtaining a license therefor issued by the Township Committee.

§ 98-3 Filing of application.

Each applicant for a license shall file with the Township Clerk a written application as prescribed by statute and in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission or its successors.

§ 98-4 Violations and penalties.

[Amended 9-3-1997 by Ord. No. 97-5]

A violation of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II, General Penalty.

Article II Municipal Fees

[Adopted 11-8-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-15]

§ 98-5 Exemption from municipal fees.

All Oldmans Township nonprofit groups, churches and emergency service groups shall be exempt from payment of any municipal games of chance fees. No exempt organization shall be exempt from payment of any fee due to the New Jersey Games of Chance Control Commission.