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Can I offer contests that involve chance-based games in Idaho? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it is lawful to offer contests that involve chance-based games in Idaho as long as no purchase is required to participate [1.1]. However, it is important to note that private lotteries are not authorized in Idaho, except as may be authorized expressly by the state lottery commission [2.1].

Charitable or nonprofit organizations are allowed to conduct bingo sessions or games in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code and the rules of the state lottery commission [3.1]. These organizations are also allowed to conduct raffles in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code [3.3].

Organizations conducting raffles, whether licensed or unlicensed, must abide by the rules set forth in Idaho Code and may be subject to administrative, civil, or criminal penalties if they violate these rules [4.1]. Charitable or nonprofit organizations are limited to conducting twelve raffle events per year, except for public or private elementary or secondary schools located in the state [4.2].

It is important to note that a lottery is defined as any scheme for the disposal or distribution of property by chance among persons who have paid or promised to pay any valuable consideration for the chance of obtaining such property [5.1]. However, the state lottery established in Idaho Code is exempt from penalties, disabilities, restrictions, regulations, or prohibitions provided by any state or local law or regulation [2.2].

In summary, contests that involve chance-based games are allowed in Idaho as long as no purchase is required to participate. Charitable or nonprofit organizations are allowed to conduct bingo sessions or games and raffles in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code and the rules of the state lottery commission. Private lotteries are not authorized in Idaho, except as may be authorized expressly by the state lottery commission.

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