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

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Contests involving email promotions in Vermont

Vermont law does not explicitly prohibit contests that involve email promotions. However, any contest offered to the public in Vermont must comply with the state’s consumer protection policies and procedures and must not be deceptive or misleading [1.1].

Requirements for contests in Vermont

To ensure compliance with Vermont law, any contest offered to the public in Vermont must not be deceptive or misleading as to chances of winning, the number of winners, the value of the prizes, or the availability of the prize [1.1]. Additionally, any fantasy sports contest offered to the public with a cash prize of $5.00 or more must comply with specific consumer protection policies and procedures, including an annual registration with the Secretary of State and payment of an annual registration fee of $5,000.00 [2.1]. It shall also constitute an unfair and deceptive trade act and practice in commerce for any person to represent that any other person is a “winner” or has been “selected” or is otherwise being included in a select group for receipt of a prize or an opportunity when, in fact, the enterprise is a promotional scheme designed to make contact with prospective customers and all or a substantial number of those “entering” receive the same “prize” or “opportunity” [1.2].

Conclusion

Based on the context documents, Vermont law does not explicitly prohibit contests that involve email promotions. However, any contest offered to the public in Vermont must comply with the state’s consumer protection policies and procedures and must not be deceptive or misleading. Additionally, any fantasy sports contest offered to the public with a cash prize of $5.00 or more must comply with specific consumer protection policies and procedures, including an annual registration with the Secretary of State and payment of an annual registration fee of $5,000.00.

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