ORS 167.118
Certain games or events conducted by charitable, fraternal or religious organizations

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(1)

When a charitable, fraternal or religious organization is licensed by the Department of Justice to conduct bingo, lotto or raffle games or Monte Carlo events, only the organization or an employee of the organization authorized by the department may receive money or property or otherwise directly profit from the operation of the games, except that:

(a)

The organization operating the games may present a prize of money or other property to any player not involved in the administration or management of the games.

(b)

An organization licensed to conduct Monte Carlo events may contract with a licensed supplier of Monte Carlo event equipment to operate the event, including the provision of equipment, supplies and personnel, provided that the licensed supplier is paid a fixed fee to conduct the event and the imitation money is sold to players by employees or volunteers of the licensed charitable, fraternal or religious organization.

(c)

A person may sell, rent or lease equipment, including electronic equipment, proprietary computer software and real property to a licensed charitable, fraternal or religious organization. Rent or lease payments must be made in compliance with the provisions of ORS 464.510 (Regulation of rent).

(d)

An organization licensed by the department may act as an escrow agent to receive money or property to be awarded as prizes.

(2)

A charitable, fraternal or religious organization may not operate bingo, lotto or raffle games or Monte Carlo events except at locations and upon days and for periods of time as the department authorizes pursuant to this section and ORS 464.250 (Powers and duties of Department of Justice) to 464.380 (Variations depending on number, frequency or gross income authorized), 464.420 (Local prohibition in lieu of state regulation) and 464.450 (Oregon Gaming Account) to 464.530 (Jurisdiction of Circuit Court for Marion County).

(3)

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(a)

An organization licensed by the department to operate bingo or lotto games may not award a prize exceeding $5,000 in value in any one game. An organization licensed by the department to operate a Monte Carlo event may not present any prize of money, or a cash equivalent, to any player.

(b)

Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 167.108 (Definitions for ORS 167.109 and 167.112) to 167.164 (Possession of a gray machine) and 464.270 (Licensing requirements) to 464.530 (Jurisdiction of Circuit Court for Marion County) to the contrary, a bingo licensee may operate two games per year with a prize not to exceed $10,000 per game and, if approved by the department, may also participate in a linked progressive game involving only Oregon licensees, without regard to the number of games or the size of the prize awarded.

(4)

Each charitable, fraternal or religious organization that maintains, conducts or operates any bingo, lotto or raffle game or Monte Carlo event under license of the department must operate the game or event in accordance with rules adopted by the department.

(5)

It is unlawful for a licensee to permit the operating expenses of the games to exceed 22 percent of the annual handle of its bingo, lotto and raffle operation.

(6)

It is unlawful for a charitable, fraternal or religious organization licensed by the department to operate bingo, lotto or raffle games if:

(a)

The handle of the games and events exceeds $250,000 in a year; and

(b)

The games and events do not generate for the organization’s purposes, after the cost of prizes and operating expenses are deducted from the handle, an amount that equals or exceeds five percent of the handle. [1987 c.914 §3; 1991 c.274 §2; 1995 c.331 §1; 1997 c.867 §2; 1999 c.218 §1; 2001 c.228 §2; 2003 c.417 §1; 2017 c.60 §1]

Source: Section 167.118 — Certain games or events conducted by charitable, fraternal or religious organizations; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.­html.

167.002
Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027
167.007
Prostitution
167.008
Commercial sexual solicitation
167.012
Promoting prostitution
167.017
Compelling prostitution
167.027
Evidence required to show place of prostitution
167.051
Definitions for ORS 167.057
167.057
Luring a minor
167.060
Definitions for ORS 167.060 to 167.095
167.062
Sadomasochistic abuse or sexual conduct in live show
167.075
Exhibiting an obscene performance to a minor
167.080
Displaying obscene materials to minors
167.085
Defenses in prosecutions under ORS 167.075 and 167.080
167.090
Publicly displaying nudity or sex for advertising purposes
167.095
Defenses in prosecutions under ORS 167.090
167.100
Application of ORS 167.060 to 167.100
167.108
Definitions for ORS 167.109 and 167.112
167.109
Internet gambling
167.112
Liability of certain entities engaged in certain financial transactions
167.114
Application of ORS 167.109 and 167.112 to Oregon Racing Commission
167.116
Rulemaking for certain exceptions under ORS 167.117
167.117
Definitions for ORS 167.108 to 167.164 and 464.270 to 464.530
167.118
Certain games or events conducted by charitable, fraternal or religious organizations
167.121
Local authorization of social games
167.122
Unlawful gambling in the second degree
167.127
Unlawful gambling in the first degree
167.132
Possession of gambling records in the second degree
167.137
Possession of gambling records in the first degree
167.142
Defense to possession of gambling records
167.147
Possession of a gambling device
167.153
Proving occurrence of sporting event in prosecutions of gambling offenses
167.158
Lottery prizes forfeited to county
167.162
Gambling device as public nuisance
167.164
Possession of a gray machine
167.166
Removal of unauthorized video lottery game terminal
167.167
Cheating
167.203
Definitions for ORS 167.212 to 167.252
167.212
Tampering with drug records
167.222
Frequenting a place where controlled substances are used
167.238
Prima facie evidence permitted in prosecutions of drug offenses
167.243
Exemption contained in drug laws as defense to drug offenses
167.248
Search and seizure of conveyance in which drugs unlawfully transported or possessed
167.252
Preclusion of state prosecution
167.262
Use of minor in controlled substance or marijuana item offense
167.305
Legislative findings
167.310
Definitions for ORS 167.310 to 167.351
167.312
Research and animal interference
167.315
Animal abuse in the second degree
167.320
Animal abuse in the first degree
167.322
Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree
167.325
Animal neglect in the second degree
167.330
Animal neglect in the first degree
167.332
Prohibition against possession of same genus or domestic animal
167.333
Sexual assault of an animal
167.334
Evaluation of person convicted of violating ORS 167.333
167.335
Exemption from ORS 167.315 to 167.333
167.337
Interfering with law enforcement animal
167.339
Assaulting a law enforcement animal
167.340
Animal abandonment
167.341
Encouraging sexual assault of an animal
167.343
Unlawful tethering
167.345
Authority to enter premises or motor vehicle
167.347
Forfeiture of animal to animal care agency prior to disposition of criminal action
167.348
Placement of forfeited animal
167.349
Encouraging animal abuse
167.350
Forfeiture of rights in mistreated animal
167.351
Trading in nonambulatory livestock
167.352
Interfering with an assistance, a search and rescue or a therapy animal
167.355
Involvement in animal fighting
167.360
Definitions for ORS 167.360 to 167.372
167.365
Dogfighting
167.370
Participation in dogfighting
167.372
Possessing dogfighting paraphernalia
167.374
Possession or control of dogs for purpose of reproduction
167.376
Standards of care applicable to dog breeders
167.383
Equine tripping
167.385
Unauthorized use of a livestock animal
167.387
Definitions for ORS 167.387 and 167.388
167.388
Interference with livestock production
167.390
Commerce in fur of domestic cats and dogs prohibited
167.426
Definitions for ORS 167.426 to 167.439
167.428
Cockfighting
167.431
Participation in cockfighting
167.433
Seizure of fighting birds or source birds
167.435
Forfeiture of rights in fighting birds, source birds or property
167.437
Constructive possession of fighting birds or source birds
167.439
Forcible recovery of a fighting bird
167.500
Definitions for ORS 167.502, 167.506 and 167.508
167.502
Sale of certain items at unused property market prohibited
167.506
Recordkeeping requirements
167.508
Exemptions from ORS 167.502 and 167.506
167.747
Definitions for ORS 167.750 to 167.780
167.750
Definition for ORS 167.755 and 431A.175
167.755
Selling tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to person under 21 years of age
167.760
Purchase or attempted purchase of tobacco products or inhalant delivery system by person under 21 years of age
167.763
Entry or attempted entry of premises by person under 21 years of age for purpose of assisting with investigation
167.765
Retail store location of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems
167.770
Display of sign
167.775
Local regulation of vending machines
167.780
Sale or dispensing of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems by vending machine
167.808
Unlawful possession of inhalants
167.810
Creating a hazard
167.820
Concealing the birth of an infant
167.822
Improper repair of a vehicle inflatable restraint system
167.824
Unlawful possession of undeployed air bags or air bag canisters
167.830
Employment of minors in place of public entertainment
167.840
Application of ORS 167.830 limited
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