Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 52 - Lottery Commission, Idaho State › Rule 52.01.03 - RULES GOVERNING OPERATIONS OF THE IDAHO STATE LOTTERY › Subchapter C - CHARITABLE GAMING RULES OF THE IDAHO STATE LOTTERY › SUB AREA: LICENSING AND LICENSE FEES FOR ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING BINGO GAMES OR RAFFLES › Section 52.01.03.502 - INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED IN APPLICATION

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Background Check of Applicants
. The application for an initial license
				  and for a renewal license to operate a bingo game or to conduct a raffle will
				  be reviewed and relevant background investigations will be conducted on all
				  persons listed on the application as officers, directors or members of the
				  charitable or nonprofit organization. The signature from the organization's
				  representative on the application gives the Lottery authority to conduct the
				  required investigations. The persons listed on the application must be officers
				  or directors of the organization applying for a license and the application
				  must be signed by an officer of the organization. (3-25-22)
02.
Proper Identification
. The
				  application must list the name, address, date of birth, driver's license number
				  and social security or tax identification number of the applicant, if
				  applicable. If the applicant is a corporation, association or similar legal
				  entity, the application must also list the full name, current home address and
				  phone number, date of birth, social security number, driver's license number
				  and state of issuance, of each listed officer and director in order to conduct
				  background investigations. See Section
				  67-7711(2)(a) and
				  (b), Idaho Code. (3-25-22)
03.
Charitable Organizations
.
				  The application of a charitable organization must include a copy of the
				  application for recognition of exemptions and a determination letter from the
				  Internal Revenue Service that indicates that the organization is a charitable
				  organization and that states the section of the tax code under which the
				  exemption is granted, except that if the organization is a state or local
				  branch, lodge, post of chapter or a national organization, a copy of the
				  determination letter of the national organization will satisfy this
				  requirement. See Section
				  67-7711(2)(c)(i),
				  Idaho Code. The applicant must also provide verifiable documentation to prove
				  charitable function, purpose and activities. Acceptable documentation includes,
				  but is not limited to, meeting minutes, donation documentation, and membership
				  list. (3-25-22)
04.
Incorporated Nonprofit Organizations
. The application of an
				  incorporated nonprofit organization must include a copy of the certificate of
				  existence issued by the secretary of state pursuant to Title 30, Chapter 3,
				  Idaho Code, establishing the organization's good corporate standing in the
				  state. See Section
				  67-7711(2)(c)(ii),
				  Idaho Code. The applicant must also provide verifiable documentation to prove
				  charitable function, purpose and activities. Acceptable documentation includes,
				  but is not limited to, meeting minutes, donation documentation, and membership
				  list. (3-25-22)
05.
Locations
. The application must list the location or locations at
				  which the applicant will conduct bingo games or bingo sessions or drawings for
				  raffles. See Section
				  67-7711(2)(d),
				  Idaho Code. (3-25-22)
06.
Raffle Drawings
. Raffle drawings must be held in Idaho and conducted
				  within the license year for licensed organizations or within twelve (12) months
				  from the date the first ticket was sold for unlicensed organizations.
				  (3-25-22)
07.
License Year
				  and Fiscal Year
. An organization may apply for a license to coincide
				  with the organization's fiscal year. See Section
				  67-7711(5), Idaho
				  Code. (3-25-22)
08.
Failure
				  to Provide Information
. Failure to provide all information required for
				  an application may result in a delay in considering an application or denial or
				  dismissal of an application for a bingo/raffle license. See Section
				  67-7711(1), Idaho
				  Code. (3-25-22)