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Can I offer contests that involve esports in North Carolina? What are the requirements?
Esports Contests in North Carolina
North Carolina has established the Esports Industry Grant Fund to encourage esports events to be held within the state [1.1]. However, it is unclear from the context whether this fund applies to contests or tournaments organized by individuals or entities other than production companies.
As per the guidelines, the funds are reserved for a production for which a production company has qualifying expenses of at least one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) with respect to a single production [1.1]. The guidelines also provide that the funds shall not be used to provide a grant to more than one production company for a single production [1.1].
Therefore, it is recommended to consult with the Department of Commerce to determine if the Esports Industry Grant Fund applies to contests or tournaments organized by individuals or entities other than production companies.
Additionally, it is important to note that the guidelines prohibit the use of funds for productions that contain material that is “obscene” or “harmful to minors” [1.1]. Therefore, any contests or tournaments organized must comply with these guidelines.
Requirements for Esports Contests
If the Esports Industry Grant Fund does not apply to contests or tournaments organized by individuals or entities other than production companies, there are no specific requirements for organizing esports contests in North Carolina. However, it is recommended to consult with an attorney to ensure compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
It is important to note that North Carolina has a law that only sweetpotatoes grown in the state can be identified, classified, packaged, labeled, or otherwise designated for sale inside or outside the state as North Carolina sweetpotatoes [2.1]. This law is not directly related to esports contests, but it is important to keep in mind when organizing any event in North Carolina.
Conclusion
It is unclear from the context whether the Esports Industry Grant Fund applies to contests or tournaments organized by individuals or entities other than production companies. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with the Department of Commerce to determine if the fund applies. If the fund does not apply, there are no specific requirements for organizing esports contests in North Carolina, but it is recommended to consult with an attorney to ensure compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
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North Carolina