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 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 First Selectman. Permit application forms are
available on the Town's website or at the First Selectman's office.
The permit application, proof of nonprofit status and fees shall be
submitted to the office of the First Selectman.
The First Selectman shall have the authority to investigate
potential violations of this article 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 section
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 First Selectman 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 article. Any organization
violating any provision of this article shall be fined not less than
$200 nor more than $1,000.
Bingo shall be legal in the Town of Durham in accordance with
the Connecticut State Statutes governing such games, including, without
limitation, C.G.S. § 7-169 et seq., as the same may be amended
from time to time. In accordance with Public Act 17-231, effective January 1, 2018, the Town will be responsible
for the permitting and enforcement of all bingo games. In addition,
the Town will be responsible for receiving and monitoring the post-event
reporting by the organization.
The First Selectman shall have the authority to investigate
potential violations of this article 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 section
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 First Selectman revokes a permit
issued pursuant to this section, no bingo 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,
PIN registration or financial return shall be in violation of this
article. Any organization violating any provision of this article
shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 and revocation
of permit or PIN.