Raffle Permit

Massachusetts law prohibits most forms of gambling, but permits raffles to be conducted by certain non-profit organizations. (MGL, Chapter 271, Section 7A). A nonprofit organization which can show it has been operating in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or Boxford for two or more years and has a charitable or civic purpose may apply for a raffle permit.

The fee for a raffle permit is $25 and is valid for one year.