Permits for Raffles & Bazaars |
Guidlines for filing an application for raffles, bizzars, Las Vegas Nights, any type of poker or texas hold'em events in the City of Boston
- The group sponsoring the event must be a registered NON-PROFIT organization registered with the MA Secretary of State's Office for the past two (2) years.
- A $30.00 Filing Fee is required in the form of money order payable to the City of Boston or cash if paying in person in Room 601.
- A current copy of your Articles of Organization (a copy can be obtained from the MA Secretary of State's Office).
- A copy of the ISD Occupancy Permit for the location where the event is being held.
- A copy of the Fire Assembly Permit must also be included as well as a copy of the contract agreement for equipment utilized for a Las Vegas Night.
- All events must make arrangements for a paid police detail for a Las Vegas Night, Bazaar, Poker or Texas Hold'Em events. A listing of Boston's Police Districts is attached for your information.
- The application and Notice of Issuance of Raffle and/or Bazaar forms MUST be completed.
- Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office no later than 30 days prior to the event.
- You must also submit a completed Report From (attached to the Raffle Application) within one (1) year of the date of your event. Raffle/Bazaar/Las Vegas Night permit renewals will not be granted until previous year's report is filed.
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