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Can I offer contests that involve both skill and chance in Minnesota? What are the requirements?
Yes, you can offer contests that involve both skill and chance in Minnesota. However, there are certain requirements that must be met.
Requirements for Offering Contests that Involve Both Skill and Chance in Minnesota
According to MNST 341.30, all promoters of combative sport contests, including contests that involve both skill and chance, must be licensed by the commissioner. This includes individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, or other business entities. In addition, all referees, judges, trainers, timekeepers, ringside physicians, combatants, and seconds must also be licensed by the commissioner.
If the contest involves a raffle, the raffle must comply with the requirements set forth in MNAC 7861.0310. Raffle tickets must have a detachable section and both parts must be sequentially numbered. The detachable section must contain spaces for the purchaser’s name, address, and telephone number. The following information must be printed on each ticket: organization name and license or exemption number, date, time, and location of the selection or determination of winning entries, sequential number of the ticket, ticket price, and at a minimum the three most valuable prizes to be awarded, including a statement regarding the winner’s responsibility for any applicable fees or taxes.
In addition, there may be other requirements that must be met depending on the specific nature of the contest. It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that all requirements are met.
If you are offering a stamp contest, there are additional requirements that must be met. According to MNAC 6290.0300, stamp contests are open only to residents of Minnesota who have maintained a legal residence in the state for a minimum of 60 days immediately preceding the entry deadline for the contest. A person who wins a contest is ineligible to enter a contest for the same type of stamp for the year of competition following the contestant’s first win. A person who wins a contest for one type of stamp is eligible for the other fish and wildlife stamp contests described in part 6290.0200.
It is important to note that the above requirements may not be exhaustive and there may be other requirements that must be met depending on the specific nature of the contest. It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that all requirements are met.
Source(s):
- [2.1] APPLICATION PROCEDURE.
- [1.2] LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS.
- [3.1] RAFFLES.
Jurisdiction
Minnesota