Chapter 7.24   LOTTERY COURIER SERVICES

Sections:


7.24.010   Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply.

(1)

"Lottery" means any offering of a prize, the awarding of a prize by chance, and the giving of consideration for an opportunity to win a prize.

(2)

"Prize" means any item of value, including but not limited to, houses, land, plate, jewels, goods, wares, merchandise or money.

(3)

"Courier services" means the delivery, conveyance or assignment of gaming devices, vouchers, checks, lots, numbers, figures, cards, balls or any written, printed or published devices for consideration with the purpose of facilitating participation in lotteries.

(Ord. 12-90 § 1, 1990)

7.24.020   Prohibition.

Lottery courier services or participation in lottery courier services by any person, business, company, partnership or corporation are unlawful in the city of Travelers Rest.

(Ord. 12-90 § 2, 1990)

7.24.030   Penalties.

Any person, business, company, partnership or corporation in violation of this chapter, upon being convicted thereof, shall be imprisoned for a period of not over thirty days and shall suffer a fine of not over two hundred dollars. The city may seek injunctive relief in the court of common pleas in addition to the penalties provided herein.

(Ord. 12-90 § 3, 1990)