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Can I offer contests that involve merchandise prizes in Alaska? What are the requirements?
Based on the provided context documents, it appears that contests involving merchandise prizes are not explicitly prohibited in Alaska. However, there are certain requirements that must be met in order to offer such contests.
Requirements for Offering Contests with Merchandise Prizes in Alaska
The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development directs a continuing program of competitions for selecting outstanding examples of Alaskan Native arts and crafts [3.1]. The department, after consulting with a committee from the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood appointed by their councils from among the memberships of those organizations, adopts regulations for the competitions, providing for, but not limited to the following:
- eligibility requirements for entrants;
- categories for entry, such as basketwork, wood carving, pottery, stone work, ivory work, painting, etc.;
- criterion for selecting category winners and grand prize winners;
- transportation and display of entries;
- prizes and awards for winning entrants which are restricted to ribbons, cups, plaques, etc.;
- preparation of entry forms that (A) give the name and mailing address of the entrant, (B) show that each entry is the work of the entrant, (C) give the minimum price that the entrant will accept for the entry, (D) provide the entrant with a choice of having the entry sold, retained for display by the state, or returned to the entrant, and (E) identify and describe the entry; and
- restricting the entrant from entering competitions in more than one region [3.1].
These regulations apply specifically to competitions for Alaskan Native arts and crafts, but they provide a framework for the types of requirements that may be necessary for offering contests with merchandise prizes in Alaska.
Additionally, businesses that are primarily engaged in manufacturing a product for export outside of the state may be eligible for a new business incentive grant, subject to certain requirements [5.1]. However, it is unclear whether this program applies to contests with merchandise prizes.
Conclusion
Based on the provided context documents, it appears that contests involving merchandise prizes are not explicitly prohibited in Alaska. However, there may be certain requirements that must be met in order to offer such contests. It is recommended that you consult with legal counsel to ensure that your contest complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Source(s):
- [3.1] Program of competitions.
- [5.1] Eligibility for grants.
Jurisdiction
Alaska