Idaho Admin. Code r. 52.01.03.502

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 52.01.03.502 - INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED IN APPLICATION
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 52.01.03.502

Effective March 25, 2022