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Can I offer contests that involve a single game or event in Idaho? What are the requirements?
Requirements for Offering Contests in Idaho
If you are planning to offer contests that involve a single game or event in Idaho, you must comply with the state’s laws and regulations. Here are some requirements you need to consider:
- Registration: If the total value of prizes offered in a single contest exceeds $5,000, you must register with the Idaho Secretary of State before offering the contest [5].
- Bond: You may be required to post a bond with the Secretary of State if the total value of prizes offered in a single contest exceeds $10,000 [5].
- No Writing on Entry: Entries for the contest should not have any writing, including numbers on bird bands or lettering on signs [2].
- Theme: The drawings should reflect holiday or winter scenes in Idaho appropriate for seasonal correspondence, and should not include any inappropriate content [3]([5]:).
If you are offering a contest directed towards children, you must comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) [1]([2]:). As the operator of a child-directed app, you must conduct an inquiry into the information collection practices of third parties whose content you have embedded in your app. You must also provide notice and obtain verifiable parental consent before permitting advertising to occur [1]([2]:).
In summary, if you are offering contests in Idaho, you must register with the Secretary of State if the total value of prizes exceeds $5,000, post a bond if the total value of prizes exceeds $10,000, ensure that entries do not have any writing, and comply with COPPA if the contest is directed towards children.
Source(s):
- [1] Complying with COPPA: Frequently Asked Questions | Federal …
- [2] Federal Duck Stamp Contest & Event Information | U.S. Fish …
- [3] Holiday Card Contest / SDE
- [5] LAWS ELECTION
Jurisdiction
Idaho