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

Offering Contests with Email Promotions in New Jersey

Based on the provided context documents, it appears that contests of skill that involve email promotions are not explicitly mentioned. However, NJST 5:19-1 defines a “contest of skill” as any similar contest that is approved as a “contest of skill” by the Attorney General, provided that the winner or winners are selected solely on the quality of an entry in the contest as determined by a panel of judges using uniform criteria to assess the quality of entries. Therefore, it is possible to offer contests that involve email promotions in New Jersey as long as they meet the criteria of a “contest of skill” and are approved by the Attorney General.

However, it is important to note that there may be additional requirements for offering contests in New Jersey. For example, if the contest involves the opportunity to win a monetary prize or something else of value, it may be subject to certain regulations and restrictions.

According to NJAC 17:20-6.2, agents selling tickets must redeem all winning tickets by payment of cash or check to the holder within the limits set forth by law and these rules. The agent shall sell only authorized New Jersey State tickets. No other tickets for any other lottery or facsimiles thereof shall be sold by any agent.

Additionally, NJAC 17:20-12.23 outlines advertising and marketing requirements for courier services, which may be relevant if the contest involves a courier service. A courier service may offer to courier customers, at such courier service’s own expense, any promotion, discount, or other marketing feature not inconsistent with this subchapter. The Director may order a courier service to cease any promotion, discount, or other marketing feature that the Director deems to be not in the best interests of the Lottery program, in the discretion of the Director. Each courier service shall provide to each courier customer each promotion, discount, or other marketing feature to which such courier customer is entitled and shall in no case retain for such courier service’s benefit or the benefit of any of courier service’s owners, officers, or employees, any promotion, discount, or other marketing benefit intended for a courier customer.

Therefore, it is recommended to consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations when offering contests that involve email promotions in New Jersey.

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