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

To offer contests that involve charity donations in Hawaii, you must meet the following criteria:

1. The organization must hold federal tax-exempt status as a nonprofit organization ^[1.1].
2. The application to hold the auction must be made to the board stating the date, time, and place of the auction ^[1.1].
3. No more than one auction shall be held in any county of the State by the same organization in one calendar year ^[1.1].
4. No vehicle to be auctioned shall be purchased by the organization (auctioned vehicles may be acquired only through donation of the vehicle to be auctioned) ^[1.1].
5. The total number of vehicles to be sold in any auction shall not exceed ten ^[1.1].

Therefore, you can offer contests that involve charity donations in Hawaii if you meet the above criteria.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Charity auction

Jurisdiction

Hawaii

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