Current through October 16, 2024
Section 7-186k-3 - Permit and fee, prizes(a) A permit under the provisions of sections 7-186a to 7-186p, inclusive, of the general statutes, shall allow the operation of games of chance by the sponsoring organization on the date or dates specified in the permit. The fee for such permit shall be twenty dollars.(b) Any prizes to be awarded for the playing of such games shall be merchandise or goods. Cash prizes shall not be given nor shall any prize be redeemed or redeemable for cash. Coupons or certificates for goods may be issued by the sponsoring organization only. Such coupons or certificates shall contain a notation that such coupons or certificates may not be redeemed for cash money and that redemption of any such coupon or certificate for cash money by any person or organization shall, pursuant to the provisions of section 7-186d of the general statutes, constitute a class A misdemeanor. No person may be awarded a coupon or gift certificate which is redeemable at any business or mercantile establishment where such person is employed or affiliated. Any person or organization who redeems coupons or certificates evidencing a right to receive goods or merchandise issued by a games of chance sponsoring organization for cash or consideration, other than goods or merchandise, shall, pursuant to the provisions of section 7-186d of the general statutes, be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 7-186k-3
Effective March 17, 1988; Amended December 8, 1998