Code of Massachusetts Regulations
940 CMR - OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Title 940 CMR 13.00 - Regulations Governing Bazaars
Section 13.01 - Definitions

Bazaar means a place maintained by a Licensed Organization for disposal of merchandise or cash awards by means of chance; provided that the awarding of cash prizes in excess of the amount allowed by M.G.L. c. 271, § 7A or any successor thereto is expressly prohibited.

Function is a Bazaar maintained and conducted by a Licensed Organization for the disposal of awards of merchandise, cash or its equivalent by means of games. This includes without limitation thereto, so-called Las Vegas, Casino or Monte Carlo Nights.

Gross Receipts means the total amount of money received as admission fees and from the sale or transfer for money of chips, script or the like used to make wagers.

Lawful Purpose means educational, charitable, religious, civil or fraternal purposes or veterans benefits.

Licensed Organization means any Licensed Organization which holds a Bazaar permit issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 271, § 7A.

Local Licensing Authority means the clerk of the city or town wherein a permit to conduct Bazaars is issued or to whom an application to conduct same is submitted.

Net Proceeds is Gross Receipts less taxes, prices and reasonable and necessary expenses ordinarily incidental to the conduct of said Bazaar.

Raffle/Bazaar Law means M.G.L. c. 271, § 7A.