Can I offer contests that involve merchandise prizes in Kentucky? What are the requirements?

Yes, you can offer contests that involve merchandise prizes in Kentucky. However, the contests must be conducted by a licensed charitable organization and follow the requirements outlined in the Kentucky Revised Statutes ^{[1.1][1.2][1.3]}.

Charitable gaming contests must be conducted at the location, date, and time stated on the license, and the licensee must request a change in the date, time, or location of a charitable gaming event by mail, electronic mail, or facsimile transmission ^[1.1]. All premises or facilities on which or in which charitable gaming is conducted shall meet all applicable federal, state, and local code requirements relating to life, safety, and health ^[1.1].

A licensed charitable organization shall be limited to two (2) special limited charity fundraising event licenses per year, and a special limited charity fundraising event shall be limited to one (1) session not to exceed six (6) hours ^[1.3]. No cash shall be used in playing special limited charity games at a special limited charity fundraising event, and games shall be played with chips, scrip, or imitation money which shall be purchased only through a central bank or cashier under the authority of the chairperson designated by the licensed charitable organization conducting the special limited charity fundraising event ^[1.3].

In summary, contests that involve merchandise prizes are allowed in Kentucky, but they must be conducted by a licensed charitable organization and follow the requirements outlined in the Kentucky Revised Statutes ^{[1.1][1.2][1.3]}.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Restrictions on location for charitable gaming – Display of license – Conduct and management – Prohibited donated prizes – Advertising.
• [1.2] Restrictions on frequency, prizes, and participants for various types of charitable gaming – Limitations on charitable organizations that conduct charity fundraising events.
• [1.3] Special limited charitable fundraising event licenses – Limitation – Times – Locations – Restrictions on wagering, stakes, and prizes.

Jurisdiction

Kentucky

• Gaming