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Newfoundland and Labrador stands fully covered: its own filings and guidance stand in the books beside the federal ones.
A raffle, a bingo or a draw runs only under a licence.
A lottery runs only under a licence from the division responsible for charitable lottery licensing. Only charitable or religious organizations, and incorporated non-profits raising funds solely for charitable or religious objects, may hold one. The money sits in its own trust account, the records stay six years, and a financial report follows the licence’s expiry. Binds: Newfoundland and Labrador licensees under the Lottery Licensing Regulations.
The law’s own words
“The division may issue a licence where (a) the applicant (i) is a charitable or religious organization and the proceeds of the lottery shall be expended on a charitable or religious object or purpose, or (ii) is an incorporated non-profit organization raising funds solely for charitable or religious objects or purposes; and (b) other licensing requirements have been met.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 3 · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“The following shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the premises designated for the conduct and operation of a lottery event: (a) a copy of the current licence authorizing the lottery and any amendments for the licence; (b) related schedules; (c) house rules; and (d) notices and posters, as required by the division.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 12 · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“With the exception of charities, registered with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency, licensees shall open and maintain a separate designated lotteries trust account in a financial institution authorized to take deposits and to administer proceeds of the money derived from lottery schemes.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 13(1) · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“Cash proceeds from lotteries shall be deposited into the licensee’s trust account immediately upon receipt.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 16(1) · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“A licensee shall maintain financial records that relate to the licensed lottery scheme.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 20(1) · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“These records shall be kept up to date and be retained for no less than 6 years from the expiry date of the licence.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 20(4) · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“When required a financial report shall be submitted to the division within 60 days after the expiry date of the licence or as demanded.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), s. 38(1) · Read it at Newfoundland and Labrador · Verified 2026-11-11
“The licensee must pay a licensing fee, which is one per cent of the total prize payout from the lottery event, to be submitted along with the report.”
Criminal Code (Canada) — Department of Government Services (Newfoundland and Labrador), Lotteries · Read it at Justice Laws · Verified 2026-11-11
Lottery Licensing Regulations (Newfoundland and Labrador), sections 13, 14 and 15
“Registered charities shall maintain separate lottery accounting records which shall include deposit books, journals and ledgers.” “In administering the trust account the licensee shall appoint a minimum of 2 signing officers, who shall be members of the licensee and who shall write cheques on behalf of the licensee.” “The licensee shall reconcile the trust account on a monthly basis, or as activity permits.”
Source: Lottery Licensing Regulations, NLR 1/02 (Newfoundland and Labrador), ss. 13, 14, 15 · Checked 2026-11-11