Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Re: Raffling off of a personal residence

Unless a raffle is conducted by an �eligible organization� (see Penal Code 320.5(c)), a raffle is illegal. As you may guess, �eligible organizations� include churches, schools, and other non-profit, charitable entities. Otherwise, holding or participating in a raffle is a misdemeanor. Recommend that you review Calif. Penal Code sections 319-320 in the specifics.

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