Alabama § 45-9-11 - Raffles and Fund Raisers.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-9-11 — Raffles and Fund Raisers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-9-11. Raffles and Fund Raisers.
The holding of raffles, cake walks, turkey shoots, and other similar contests of skill for charitable purposes by nonprofit organizations in Chambers County shall be legal, subject to the provisions of any resolution or ordinances by the Chamber County Commission or the governing bodies of the respective cities and towns, within their respective jurisdictions. The commission and governing bodies shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations for the operation of raffles, cake walks, turkey shoots, and similar contests within their respective jurisdictions. Provided, however, no proceeds from such activities shall be payable to any officer or employee of the organization conducting the activity.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 45-9-11 cover?
Section 45-9-11 ("Raffles and Fund Raisers.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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