940 CMR 13.12
Severability
13.0 I: 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, ยง 7 A 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, ยง 7A.
Local Licensing Authoritv 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 taies, prices and reasonable and necessary expenses
ordinarily incidental to the conduct of said Bazaar.
Raffle/Bazaar Law means M.G.L. c. 271, ยง 7A.