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

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to offer contests that involve charity donations in Montana, but there are specific requirements that must be followed.

Requirements for Contests Involving Charity Donations in Montana

According to MTAR 23.16.2611, only a nonprofit organization, a college, a university, a public school district, or a nonpublic school may sponsor and offer a 50/50 raffle. All 50/50 raffles are subject to certain restrictions, including that the sponsor is responsible for compliance with Montana statutes and regulations, credit gambling is prohibited, and proceeds from the raffle must be divided between the winner and the sponsor and may not include a percentage of ticket sales for administrative expenses or other fees payable to any third party.

Additionally, any raffle conducted by a nonprofit organization, college, university, public school district, or nonpublic school must be publicly identified as a charitable raffle, and the entity conducting the raffle must maintain records of the total proceeds collected, a detailed description of the prize(s) awarded, a description of the selection process used to determine the winner(s), a record reflecting the source of the prize(s), including any money paid to purchase prizes, a record of any administrative costs paid with raffle proceeds, a description of how the raffle was publicly identified as a charitable raffle, the name and address of the person(s) awarded raffle prize(s), and a detailed record of the distribution of the charitable raffle proceeds.

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to offer contests that involve charity donations in Montana, but specific requirements must be followed. If you plan to hold a contest in Montana, you must follow the specific requirements outlined in the Montana Administrative Rules.

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