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Can I offer contests that involve cash prizes in Utah? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, contests that involve cash prizes are allowed in Utah, but they must comply with certain requirements.

Requirements for Certified Fishing Contests

According to UTAC R657-58-4, a Certificate of Registration (COR) from the Division of Wildlife Resources is required for any certified fishing contest. The COR application must include a complete schedule of entry fees, cash awards, and prize values. The total prizes offered may not exceed $2,000 for Type I Fishing Contests for Cold Water Fish Species, and there is no limit to the number of participants or total prizes at Flaming Gorge and Echo Reservoirs. Fish taken in certified fishing contests may not be culled or otherwise released alive after possession.

Requirements for Tagged Fish Contests

UTAC R657-58-6 requires a COR from the Division of Wildlife Resources to conduct any tagged fish contest, regardless of the number of contestants or value of prizes or awards. The COR application must include a complete schedule of entry fees, cash awards, and prize values. The total prizes offered may not exceed $2,000 for Type I Fishing Contests for Cold Water Fish Species. Fish taken in tagged fish contests may not be culled or otherwise released alive after possession.

According to UTCO 76-10-1104.5, it is unlawful for any person to distribute or disseminate any advertisement or other written or printed material containing an advertisement or solicitation for participation in any lottery unless the advertisement or solicitation contains or includes the words “Void in Utah” conspicuously printed.

Certificate of Registration (COR) and General Requirements

UTAC R657-58-3 requires a COR for each certified fishing contest. The requirements are listed in Sections R657-58-4 through R657-58-5. The division may request public comment before issuing a COR if, in the opinion of the division, the proposed contest has potential impacts to the public or could substantially impact a public fishery. A COR may be denied for failure to comply with the fishing guidebook and rule, potential for resource damage, location, occurrence on a legal holiday or Free Fishing Day, public safety issues, conflicts with the public, failure to adequately protect state waters from invasive species, problems with the applicant’s prior performance record, and failure to comply with other state laws, including those applying to raffles and lotteries in Utah.

Application for Approval of a Qualified Hotel and For Authorization of Incentive

UTAC R357-13-4 provides requirements for the development of a qualified hotel and to authorize and set conditions for a convention incentive, to be paid from the convention incentive fund. This document is not relevant to the user’s query.

Therefore, you can offer contests that involve cash prizes in Utah, but you must comply with the requirements listed in the relevant documents.

Jurisdiction

Utah