Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois
Business & Alcohol
As a business, can we raffle off gift baskets containing alcohol for charity in the state of IL?
Asked on 2/04/09, 9:23 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens
Moens Law Offices, Chartered
Re: Business & Alcohol
I must say, your subject has an intriguing subject. Surprising that more attorneys haven't answered it yet.
The answer to your question is an absolute and unequivocal "no." Not because of the alcohol, but because raffles are illegal except in very, very limited circumstances. Google "Illinois Raffle Act" and have a look. I admire the sentiment, but you would be better off just making a donation.
This is my LawGuru answer number 1,000! Maybe I will get a basket containing alcohol!
Answered on 2/04/09, 3:59 pm