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Compiled text through Sep 15, 2021Register checked through July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)

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9 NYCRR 4602.1 - Form for application

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Compiling agency: Executive Department
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
Activity status: No later Register activity identified in this check.
Latest notice: SGC-12-16-00009-A · Adopted rule · Jun 8, 2016
Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

(a)An application for a license to conduct games of chance shall be made on forms GC-2, GC-2A and GC-2B, as prescribed by the commission. Notwithstanding, and in lieu of the licensing requirements set forth in this Part, an authorized organization defined in subdivision 4 of section 186 of the General Municipal Law that has received an identification number from the commission, shall file a verified statement, for which no fee shall be required, with the clerk or department and the commission attesting that such organization shall derive net proceeds or net profits from raffles in an amount less than $30,000 during one occasion or part thereof at which raffles are to be conducted. Such statement shall be on form GCVS-1 Verified Statement for Raffle Ticket Operations as prescribed by the commission, which shall be deemed a license to conduct raffles. An organization that has filed a verified statement with the clerk or department and the commission attesting that such organization shall derive net proceeds or net profits from raffles in an amount less than $30,000 during one occasion or part thereof that in fact derives net proceeds or net profits exceeding $30,000 during any one occasion or part thereof shall be required to obtain a license as required by this Part and shall be subject to the reporting requirements of section 4624.3 of this Chapter.

(b)Notwithstanding the licensing requirements set forth in this Part, an authorized organization that has met the self-determination requirements of section 4601.1(c) of this Title may conduct a raffle without complying with such licensing requirements, provided that such organization shall derive net proceeds from raffles in an amount less than $5,000 during the conduct of one raffle and shall derive net proceeds from raffles in an amount less than $20,000 during one calendar year.

(1)No person under the age of 18 shall be permitted to play, operate or assist in any raffle conducted pursuant to this subdivision.

(2)Raffles conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be conducted only within a municipality in which the authorized organization is domiciled that has passed a local law, ordinance or resolution in accordance with sections 187 and 188 of the General Municipal Law approving the conduct of games of chance that are located within the county or contiguous to the county in which the organization is domiciled.

(3)The commission shall penalize a licensee found to have violated paragraph (1) of this subdivision as follows:

(i)for a first violation, a written warning of such violation;

(ii)for a second violation within one year of a violation, a fine of $500;

(iii)for a third violation within one year of a violation, a fine of $1,000; and

(iv)for a fourth or subsequent violation within one year of a violation, such further actions as the commission may deem appropriate, which may include without limitation the suspension or revocation of any license or privilege to conduct raffles in this State.

9 NYCRR 4602.2 - Premises to be used for conduct of games of chance

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Compiling agency: Executive Department
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

In case the applicant intends to lease premises for the conduct of games of chance from an authorized games of chance lessor, the application shall set forth the name and address of the authorized lessor of such premises and the amount of rent to be paid or other consideration to be given directly or indirectly for each license period for use of the premises.

9 NYCRR 4602.3 - Where application is filed

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Compiling agency: Executive Department
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

A license application shall be filed in triplicate with the clerk of the municipality. One copy shall be retained by the clerk of the municipality, a copy shall be delivered forthwith to the local law enforcement agency and one copy shall be forwarded to the commission by the clerk of the municipality.

9 NYCRR 4602.4 - Conditions for accepting application

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Compiling agency: Executive Department
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

No application shall be accepted unless it bears the identification number assigned by the commission, is executed and verified and is accompanied by the license fee of $25 for each scheduled games of chance license period.

9 NYCRR 4602.5 - License register

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Compiling agency: Executive Department
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

The clerk of the municipality shall keep a license register on form GC-8, as prescribed by the commission.

9 NYCRR 4602.6 - Reinstatement of license

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Compiling agency: Executive Department
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

When a license has been suspended or revoked and the suspension or revocation is set aside and the license reinstated, the original license shall not be reissued. In such case the applicant shall file a new application and a new license shall be issued.

9 NYCRR 4602.7 - Refund of license fee

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Compiling agency: Executive Department
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

(a)The following shall be the grounds for the payment of a refund on account of a license fee paid pursuant to the provisions of the Games of Chance Licensing Law:

(1)In the event that an application for a license or an application to amend a license is not granted, the fee paid with such application shall be returned to the applicant. An application for such refund may be made within one year of the denial of the application for a license or the application to amend a license.

(2)In the event that a licensee of a license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Games of Chance Licensing Law shall voluntarily discontinue the conduct of games of chance for which such license was issued, the unused portion in excess of $50 of paid license fees shall be refunded. An application for such refund may be made within one year of the voluntary discontinuance of the conduct of games of chance for which such license was issued.

(3)In the event that a licensee of a license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Games of Chance Licensing Law shall relocate to another municipality, the unused portion in excess of $50 of paid license fees shall be refunded to such licensee. An application for such refund may be made within one year of the relocation of such licensee to another municipality.

(b)Any refund made pursuant to this section shall be paid from license fees collected pursuant to the provisions of the Games of Chance Licensing Law or from other moneys lawfully appropriated for such purpose.

9 NYCRR 4602.8 - Cancelled license periods

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Compiling agency: Executive Department
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
Activity status: No later Register activity identified in this check.
Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

If a games of chance license period is cancelled by the licensee due to an unforeseen occurrence or extreme weather condition, the municipality that issued the license may, in its discretion, and if notified on the next business day following the scheduled license period, permit said licensee to reschedule the cancelled license period within a reasonable time without payment of an additional fee. The rescheduled date shall be endorsed on the license and the clerk of the municipality shall immediately notify the commission thereof.

9 NYCRR 4602.9 - Members listed on application for license

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Dates and status

Compiling agency: Executive Department
Text status: Source receipt
Compiled text through: Sep 15, 2021
Register checked through: July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
Activity status: No later Register activity identified in this check.
Source snapshot: Jun 6, 2026

No person shall be permitted to manage or operate games of chance unless such person is a bona fide member of the licensee, auxiliary or affiliate of the licensee and is listed by name and address on the application for a license that is approved by the municipality.

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