[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Putnam 4-16-2018 STM. Amendments noted where applicable.[1]]
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Editor's Note: By referendum held on 12-29-1955, the Town
voted in favor of allowing the operation of bazaars and raffles, and
the provisions of Special Act 409 of the 1955 Session of the General
Assembly were adopted. See C.G.S. §§ 7-170 through 7-186.
Bazaars and raffles are permitted in the Town as authorized
by Connecticut state statutes, including without limitation C.G.S.
§ 7-170 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to
time. In accordance with Public Act No. 17-231, effective January
1, 2018, the Town will be responsible for the permitting and enforcement
of all bazaars and raffles. In addition, the Town will be responsible
for receiving and monitoring the post-event reporting by the organization.
Bazaar and raffle permits may be issued to qualifying nonprofit
organizations by the Mayor. Permit application forms are available
on the Town's website or at the Town Clerk's office. The
permit application, proof of nonprofit status and fees shall be submitted
to the Town Clerk.
A.
Bazaar permits may be issued to qualifying nonprofit organizations
wishing to run a bazaar in the Town of Putnam. Bazaar permit application
fees are on a per-day basis. Examples of bazaar games are 50/50, tea
cup, and blower ball games. If total prizes exceed $7,500, the Town
shall investigate the qualifications of the organization and verify
the facts on the application.
B.
After each bazaar has been permitted and completed, a verified statement
to include gross receipts, expenses, net profit and prizes awarded
is to be filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Putnam by the organization
at the end of the next succeeding month. There is no payment to the
Town in conjunction with the verified statement.
A.
Raffle permits are issued to qualifying nonprofit organizations wishing
to run a raffle in the Town of Putnam. There are various classes of
raffle permits which are based on factors such as length of time tickets
will be sold and the aggregate value of prizes to be awarded. The
application fees differ for each raffle permit type. Examples of raffles
are cash prizes, duck race, cow chip, frog race, golf ball drop, etc.
If total prizes exceed $7,500, the Town shall investigate the qualifications
of the organization and verify the facts on the application.
B.
After each raffle has been permitted and completed, a verified statement
to include gross receipts, expenses, net profit and prizes awarded
is to be filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Putnam by the organization
at the end of the next succeeding month. There is no payment to the
Town in conjunction with the verified statement.
The Mayor shall have the authority to investigate potential
violations of this chapter and the applicable state statutes and,
in his or her discretion, to protect the public welfare, may immediately
suspend or revoke any permit issued under this chapter and to order
that the person holding such permit cease and desist from the actions
constituting any such violation. Any person aggrieved by such order
shall have the right to appeal such decision as provided by state
statute. In the event the Mayor revokes a permit issued pursuant to
this section, no bazaar or raffle permit shall be issued to such permittee
for a period of one year after the date of such revocation.
Failure of any organization to file the required permit application
or verified statement shall be in violation of this chapter. Any organization
violating any provision of this chapter shall be fined not less than
$200 nor more than $1,000.
