Policies and Guidelines

Maine 4-H Program

 

 

 

A.1.13  Raffles

 

Raffles (games of chance) are legal in Maine. Information concerning raffles can be found in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17: Crimes, Chapter 14: Games of Chance: http://janus.state.me.us/legis/statutes/17/title17ch14sec0.html

Youth under the age of 16 may not purchase raffle tickets. Youth under the age of 16 may sell raffle tickets (chances) if they are affiliated with a recognized youth association, such as 4-H.

There are special rules for raffling livestock for fundraising purposes (see Procedures below).

Procedures for Raffling Livestock 

It is illegal to award a live animal as the result of a raffle.  Rather, the animal should be in freezer-ready form.

Any Extension program that is considering a livestock raffle as a fund raiser should:

  • Contact and inform county Extension staff of the proposal.
  • Obtain a permit from the Maine Commissioner of Agriculture by calling (207) 287-3419.
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    5/30/2007

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