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Newtown Borough Small Games of Chance Referendum

"Do you favor the issuance of licenses to conduct
small games of chance in the Borough of Newtown?"

YES or NO

Plain English Version: The Pennsylvania Local Option Small Games of Chance Act authorizes eligible nonprofit organizations to obtain a license from the Bucks County Treasurer to conduct small games of chance to raise funds to promote their charitable or civic purposes. "Small Games of Chance" are defined as punchboards, daily drawings, raffles and pull-tabs. Eligible organizations include nonprofit charitable, religious, fraternal and veterans organizations, clubs and civic and service associations. The Bucks County Treasurer can issue licenses to eligible organizations to conduct small games of chance if the voters approve the issuance of such licenses within Newtown Borough. A "Yes" vote on this ballot question will authorize the Bucks County Treasurer to issue licenses to eligible organizations to conduct small games of chance in Newtown Borough.