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

Based on the provided context documents, it appears that contests involving email promotions are allowed in Minnesota. However, there are general requirements for contests in Minnesota that must be followed.

Requirements for Contests in Minnesota

According to MNAC 6290.0300 [1.2], contests in Minnesota must adhere to the following requirements:

  1. Eligibility: Each contest is open only to residents of Minnesota who have maintained a legal residence in the state for a minimum of 60 days immediately preceding the entry deadline for the contest.
  2. Contest entry period: The entry period for each contest will be prescribed in a notice published in the State Register at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the contest entry period.
  3. Receipt of entries: Entries for each contest will be accepted only during the contest entry period. Entries must be received by the department by 4:00 p.m. on the last day of the contest entry period. Late or early entries will not be accepted.
  4. Restriction on number of entries: A person may submit only one entry per year for each type of contest. If two or more entries are submitted for a contest in one year, all of that person’s entries for that contest will be declared ineligible.
  5. Submittal of entries: An entry for a contest must be mailed or delivered to the department at the address specified in the contest application package.
  6. Department liability: The department assumes no liability for damage, loss, or theft of a contest entry.
  7. Reproduction rights: A person winning a contest will receive no financial remuneration from the state. The reproduction rights agreement required with the submission of a contest entry will require the contest winner to agree to grant the department the exclusive rights to use the contest entry as the design for the applicable stamp and for use of the stamp image on commercial products produced or licensed by the department.

Conclusion

Based on the provided context documents, contests involving email promotions are allowed in Minnesota. However, it is important to follow the general requirements for contests in Minnesota, as outlined in MNAC 6290.0300 [1.2]. If you have further questions or concerns, it may be best to consult with a legal professional.

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Minnesota