Can I offer contests that involve email promotions in Maine? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can offer contests that involve email promotions in Maine, but you must comply with Maine’s laws and regulations regarding contests and sweepstakes.

License to conduct fantasy contests in Maine involving email promotions

Any person or fantasy contest operator who wants to offer a fantasy contest in Maine must first be licensed by the director of the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services ^[1.1]. The application for a license must be submitted in a manner prescribed by the director and must include, among other things, the type and estimated number of fantasy contests to be conducted during the term of the license and during any period of operation authorized under subsection 9 ^[1.1].

The methods by which the fantasy contest operator will protect a fantasy contestant’s personal and private information must be included in the application ^[1.1].

Requirements for offering contests in Maine involving email promotions

There is no specific mention of email promotions in the context provided. However, it is important to note that Maine has strict laws and regulations regarding contests and sweepstakes. For example, any contest or sweepstakes that requires participants to pay a fee or make a purchase to enter is considered an illegal lottery in Maine ^[2.1].

It is recommended that you consult with a legal expert to ensure that your email promotions comply with Maine’s laws and regulations regarding contests and sweepstakes.

Source(s):

• [1.1] License to conduct fantasy contests
• [2.1] Conduct of contests and games by retailers (REPEALED)

Jurisdiction

Maine

• Gaming