Bazaars and raffles are permitted in the Town as authorized
by Connecticut state statutes, including without limitation General
Statutes § 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 Town Manager. Permit application forms are available
on the Town's website or at the Town Manager's office. The
permit application, proof of nonprofit status and fees shall be submitted
to the Town Clerk.
The Town Manager 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 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 Town Manager 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.