1. Mn Gambling Raffle Permit
2. Minnesota Gambling Permit
3. Minnesota Gambling Permit Application

• The new law permits sports wagering at Class III tribal casinos in the state. Mobile sports wagering is not allowed statewide, but is permitted when on-site at a licensed tribal casino.
• Permits to hold fundraising events by non-profit groups in Townships of Sibley County are issued by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. More information can be found at the MN Gambling Control Board web site and the forms are provided on the Gambling Permit and Other Forms page of the web site.
• MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING LG220 Application for Exempt Permit An exempt permit may be issued to a nonprofit Application Fee (non-refundable) 11/17 Page 1 of 2 organization that: Applications are processed in the order received.
• Gambling Permits County Approval & State Submittal All gambling applications can be obtained from the MN Gambling Control Board website, but may need County approval before submitting to the State of Minnesota. For more information, please visit the Minnesota Gambling Control Board website.

For information regarding charitable gambling, please contact the Minnesota Gambling Control Board, 1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South, Roseville, MN 55113, or at (651) 539-1900. Laws that Govern Charitable Trusts.

Mn Gambling Raffle Permit

Charities and charitable trusts that incorporate in Minnesota do so under the Minnesota Nonprofit Corporation Act, Minn. Stat. ch. 317A, or, less commonly, as a nonprofit limited liability company.(73) A summary of the Nonprofit Corporation Act is beyond the scope of this guide, but Minnesota nonprofits should be aware of certain key statutes in the Act, including the following:

Minnesota Gambling Permit

• The length of time a director may serve on a nonprofit’s board may not exceed ten years without the person being elected or appointed to a new term. There is no limit on how many terms a director may serve on a board.(74)
• Nonprofit board members have various fiduciary duties imposed on them as a director of the nonprofit, including the duties of care, loyalty, obedience, and to act in the best interests of the organization, among others.(75)
• Nonprofit officers, or those exercising the functions of officers, likewise have various fiduciary duties imposed on them.(76)
• A nonprofit must satisfy certain criteria in order to properly transact business with a related party.(77)
• A nonprofit may not lend money to a director, officer, or employee of the organization (or a related organization) unless the board of directors reasonably expects the loan to benefit the nonprofit, as opposed to the recipient of the loan.(78)
• A nonprofit is required to maintain complete and accurate books and records regarding its operations and affairs, including its articles and bylaws, accounting records, voting agreements, and meeting minutes.(79)

Minnesota nonprofits should review the entirety of chapter 317A and consult with a private attorney to ensure their compliance with these laws. This Office has also prepared a brochure entitled 'Guide for Board Members: Fiduciary Duties of Directors of Charitable Organizations.' It discusses in more detail the roles and responsibilities of board members.

Minnesota Gambling Permit Application

The requirements imposed on nonprofits by statutes administered by the Minnesota Secretary of State and the Minnesota Gambling Control Board (for nonprofits that engage in charitable gambling) are not discussed in this guide. For more information on these matters, please contact the Minnesota Secretary of State, Retirement Systems of Minnesota Building, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55103, or at (651) 296-2803 or (877) 551-6767. For information regarding charitable gambling, please contact the Minnesota Gambling Control Board, 1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South, Roseville, MN 55113, or at (651) 539-1900.