Connecticut General Statutes 7-170 – Bazaars and raffles; definitions
As used in this section and sections 7-171 to 7-186, inclusive, unless otherwise provided:
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 7-170
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Legal tender: coins, dollar bills, or other currency issued by a government as official money. Source: U.S. Mint
- Personal property: All property that is not real property.
(1) “Applicant” means the sponsoring organization solely responsible for all charities participating in the bazaar or raffle;
(2) “Bazaar” means a place maintained by a sponsoring organization for the disposal of merchandise awards by means of chance;
(3) “Cash” means coins and paper money that is legal tender of any nation;
(4) “Coupon” means a ticket, form or document which the holder may redeem in exchange for gift cards, gift certificates, merchandise, tangible personal property, services or transportation on a common carrier, or a discount in the purchase price of gift cards, gift certificates, merchandise, tangible personal property, services or transportation on a common carrier; and
(5) “Raffle” means an arrangement for raising money by the sale of tickets, certain among which, as determined by chance after the sale, entitle the holders to prizes.