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Can I offer contests that involve international sports in Nevada? What are the requirements?

Based on the provided documents, it is unclear whether you can offer contests that involve international sports in Nevada. However, there are some requirements that you need to consider if you plan to organize such contests.

Requirements for Organizing Contests

According to [2.1]" >NVAC 385B.562, each school that sponsors or cosponsors a competition or event for spirit squads that is sanctioned by the Association shall ensure that the competition or event is conducted in accordance with the Spirit Rules Book of the National Federation of State High School Associations, the rules of the school, and the laws and regulations of the state in which the school sponsors or cosponsors the competition or event.

Additionally, [3.1]" >NVRS 462.180 prohibits the operation of a charitable lottery or charitable game outside of Nevada or through the use of a video lottery terminal or any other mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic device or machine that performs all the functions of a lottery by itself or when networked with other similar devices or machines. However, statewide ticket sales and online ticket sales are permitted upon approval by the Chair, but all lottery ticket sales must be limited to persons who are physically located within Nevada at the time of purchase.

Eligibility of Participants

Regarding the eligibility of participants, [1.1]" >NVRS 385B.145 states that if a pupil who attended a school in another country as a foreign exchange student upon return enrolls in the same school attended before attending school in another country, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association shall hold the pupil harmless for purposes of determining eligibility to participate in a sanctioned sport so that the pupil may participate in a sanctioned sport to the same extent as though he or she had not attended school in another country. However, this provision does not apply to a pupil who exceeds the age allowed for participation in a sanctioned sport.

Conclusion

Based on the provided documents, it is unclear whether you can offer contests that involve international sports in Nevada. However, if you plan to organize such contests, you need to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with the Spirit Rules Book of the National Federation of State High School Associations, the rules of the school, and the laws and regulations of Nevada. Additionally, you need to ensure that all lottery ticket sales are limited to persons who are physically located within Nevada at the time of purchase. Finally, foreign exchange students may be eligible to participate in sanctioned sports upon their return to Nevada, subject to certain conditions.

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