Can I offer contests that involve mobile apps in Arkansas? What are the requirements?

Requirements for Offering Contests Involving Mobile Apps in Arkansas

Yes, you can offer contests that involve mobile apps in Arkansas, but there are certain requirements that must be met.

According to [ARCO 23-114-303], an applicant for an authorized organization license must file a written verified application with the Department of Finance and Administration on a form prescribed by the department. The license application shall include the name and address of the applicant, a designation and address of the premises intended to be used for a raffle or bingo session, the name and address of the person or persons within the authorized organization who will be responsible for organizing, conducting, and otherwise administering the raffle or bingo sessions, if the premises upon which a raffle or bingo session will be conducted has been leased by the authorized organization, a copy of the lease agreement, and a statement that the applicant complies with the conditions for eligibility for the license.

The responsible person within an authorized organization shall meet certain requirements, including not having been found guilty of or pleaded guilty or no contest to any felony by any court in the State of Arkansas or any similar offense by a court in another state or of any similar offense by a military or federal court. In order to determine a responsible person’s suitability to organize, conduct, and administer raffles and bingo sessions, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may require that the responsible person be fingerprinted and the fingerprints forwarded for a criminal background check through the Division of Arkansas State Police. After the completion of the criminal background check through the division, the fingerprints shall be forwarded by the division to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. The responsible person shall sign a release that allows the division to release an Arkansas noncriminal justice background check to the department and a fingerprint card of the applicant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to allow a federal fingerprint-based background check to be performed.

Therefore, it is recommended to consult with an attorney or legal expert to ensure that all requirements are met before offering contests that involve mobile apps in Arkansas.

Conclusion

Contests that involve mobile apps are allowed in Arkansas, but there are certain requirements that must be met. An applicant for an authorized organization license must file a written verified application with the Department of Finance and Administration on a form prescribed by the department. The responsible person within an authorized organization shall meet certain requirements, including not having been found guilty of or pleaded guilty or no contest to any felony by any court in the State of Arkansas or any similar offense by a court in another state or of any similar offense by a military or federal court. In order to determine a responsible person’s suitability to organize, conduct, and administer raffles and bingo sessions, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may require that the responsible person be fingerprinted and the fingerprints forwarded for a criminal background check through the Division of Arkansas State Police. After the completion of the criminal background check through the division, the fingerprints shall be forwarded by the division to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check. The responsible person shall sign a release that allows the division to release an Arkansas noncriminal justice background check to the department and a fingerprint card of the applicant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to allow a federal fingerprint-based background check to be performed. It is recommended to consult with an attorney or legal expert to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Jurisdiction

Arkansas

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