The following information is provided as a guide to assist applicants requesting permits to conduct raffles and bazaars. The following steps should be followed in order to complete the application process:
1. Obtain and application package from the City Clerk’s Office which will contain an original application form, Personal Massachusetts Criminal History Record Request Form and an Annual Report Form.
2. Complete the Application Form and have each person who is responsible for the function complete the Personal Massachusetts Criminal History Record Request Form [CORI] and send the CORI form to Criminal History Systems Board at the address noted on the form with the fee included for each personas required. If you need more CORI requests please make a copy from the blank form provided.
3. Once a CORI report has been received for each person, submit the completed Application Form and CORI report(s) to the Lawrence Police Department [located at 90 Lowell Street in Lawrence, MA] for review by the Chief of Police or designee.
4. After approval by the Police Department , submit the Application Form and CORI report(s) to the City Clerk for review.
5. If the application is approved, the City Clerk will issue a permit for the function(s) indicated by the applicant upon the payment of the permit fee in the amount of $50.00 [payable by check, postal order, or money order only – CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED].
6. A permit is valid for one year from the date of issue. NOTE: The applicant is required to file two original copies of its Annual Report Form for each function conducted. The Annual Report must be filed within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the permit issued.
7. The permit holder is solely responsible for any and all obligations and requirements regarding the reporting requirements promulgated by any and all applicable city ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations that may apply. Information concerning raffles and bazaar laws and regulations are referenced in Massachusetts General Laws chapter 271, sec. 7A, Code of Massachusetts Regulations 940 CMR 12, 940 CMR 13, 961 CMR 4.00, and other citations and materials as may be promulgated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the City of Lawrence.
8. NOTE: The permit holder is solely responsible to obtain any and all additional licenses and/or permits required for each event conducted and must comply with all Public Safety requirements for each event, if any. Please contact the appropriate department of agency regarding these matters.
*This document is intended only as a process guide and should not be relied upon as a synopsis or representation of any kind whatsoever. Anyone who may be concerned with this matter is encouraged to engage in appropriate professional services for any particular legal or financial assistance that may be necessary.
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