Under the Lotteries & Amusements Act 1976, All promoters and organisations running a raffle or prize draw where tickets are on sale to the general public MUST :
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1. Register with the local authority in whose area the draw will take place.
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2. Have proper tickets printed which contain certain statutory information and are consecutively numbered.
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3. Abide by certain regulations concerning the running of the raffle and the prizes offered.
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Registration requires a fee to be paid for a licence. The licence covers all draws for a period of twelve months, ( January to December )
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If the registration is kept up in subsequent years, a reduced fee is usually payable.
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Your local authority will supply you with a form to apply for the licence, together with a copy of the relevant sections of the Act covering raffles.
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You Must comply with these regulations.
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When a licence is issued you will be given a registration number.
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Certain information must be printed on the tickets :
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Name, address and telephone number of organisation and promoter.
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Date / time and place of draw. List of main prizes. ( Usually first 3 )
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Ticket price - maximum £1.
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( All tickets must be sold at the same price, no reduction for quantity purchase )
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Name of Local Authority registered with and licence No.
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Ticket and counterfoil identically numbered and tickets consecutively numbered.
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Name & Telephone Number of Printers.
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EVEN IF YOU PRINT YOUR OWN TICKETS YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE LAW.
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