Can I offer contests that involve charity donations in Connecticut? What are the requirements?

Requirements for Offering Contests Involving Charity Donations in Connecticut

If you are planning to offer contests that involve charity donations in Connecticut, you must comply with the following requirements:

1. Register as a Charitable Organization: Every charitable organization required to register with the Department of Consumer Protection pursuant to section 21a-190b of the Connecticut General Statutes shall provide the necessary information on a registration statement furnished by the department ^[4.2].
2. Comply with Raffle Regulations: Any sponsoring organization qualified to conduct a bazaar or raffle may operate a frog-race raffle once each calendar year. Such raffles shall conform to the provisions of sections 7-170 to 7-186, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes, and the administrative regulations governing the operation of bazaars and raffles adopted pursuant thereto ^[5.1].

Conclusion

To offer contests that involve charity donations in Connecticut, you must register as a charitable organization and comply with raffle regulations.

Source(s):

• [4.2] Charitable organization registration statement
• [5.1] Frog-race raffles

Jurisdiction

Connecticut

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