14-Day Qualified Organization License

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Authorizes an unlimited number of non-casino games of skill or chance, as well as an unlimited number of very small or small raffles and one large raffle by qualified organizations. In addition, one game night per calendar month within a 24-hour period may be conducted where casino-style games may be held. Also authorizes two bingo occasions. There is no limit on the number of bingo games played on the designated bingo days. A licensed qualified organization shall, regardless of the number of licenses issued, conduct only one large raffle per calendar year and one game night per calendar month.

Code Citation Iowa Code Chapter 99B.21-27; 481 Iowa Administrative Code 100, 103

Who Applies Any qualified organization or political party conducting gambling games must obtain a license, including: 1) Those organizations that are exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code 501 (c)(3),(4),(5),(6),(7),(8),(10) or (19); 2) Governments or governmental organizations; 3) K-12 schools, parent-teacher organizations, and booster clubs, which are not 501(c) organizations; 4) Political candidates, parties, or non-party political organizations.

When To Apply A license must be issued by the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) before gambling takes place, including promotion and the sale of tickets.

Initial Requirements Any organization applying for the 14-Day Qualified Organization License must be able to prove tax-exempt status in order to qualify. A letter of tax-exempt determination from the IRS is required. Proof of having an Iowa sales tax permit is also required.

Duration 14 days.

Processing Time 30 days.

Fee Structure License application: $15

Renewal Requirements Does not apply.

Exam Does not apply.

Additional Information None.