Can I offer contests that involve non-cash prizes in Oregon? What are the requirements?

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it appears that you can offer contests that involve non-cash prizes in Oregon, subject to certain requirements.

Requirements for Offering Non-Cash Prizes in Oregon

According to ORAR 137-025-0455, no cash prize shall be offered or awarded. Once purchased, imitation money cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent. Additionally, no prize shall be offered or awarded with a retail market value in excess of $50,000 and the retail market value of prizes offered or awarded to Monte Carlo players shall not exceed $100,000 per event.

Requirements for Payment of Prizes in Oregon

According to ORAR 177-070-0025 and ORAR 177-046-0110, prizes of $600 or less from winning Draw games may be paid by a retailer or directly by the Lottery. Prizes greater than $600 may not be paid by a Lottery retailer. A player must claim a winning Draw game prize of more than $600 by presenting the ticket to the Lottery. Upon validation of a winning ticket, the Lottery shall pay the amount due. The amount due shall be calculated according to the rules adopted for the particular Draw game. If the ticket is determined to be a non-winning ticket or invalid, the claim shall be denied and the claimant notified. The last date to claim a prize is one calendar year from the date the drawing results become official and final, unless the Lottery Commission defines a shorter time period to claim a prize in a particular Draw game.

Requirements for Raffle License

If you plan to offer a raffle, you must obtain a raffle license. According to ORAR 137-025-0210, an application for a raffle license or license renewal shall be made on a form prescribed by the Department, shall be signed by a responsible official of the organization, and must be accompanied by the license application fee. The license application shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the organization, a statement of the purposes for which the money received from the raffle games will be used, a statement as to whether or not the organization has had a license to operate bingo or raffle games denied, revoked or suspended by the State of Oregon or any other licensing authority, and the full names and addresses of the responsible officials of the organization. The application shall also include a copy of a letter supporting tax-exempt status, a waiver of potential liability claims against the State of Oregon, its agencies, employees, and agents for any damages resulting from any disclosure or publication of any information acquired by the Department during any of its investigations, inquiries, or hearings, a consent to inspection authorized by Chapter 914, Oregon Laws 1987, and the rules adopted thereto, and any other information as requested by the Department. The application fees are $100 for a Class A raffle license and $40 for a Class B raffle license.

Conclusion

Based on the above requirements, it appears that you can offer contests that involve non-cash prizes in Oregon, subject to the conditions outlined in ORAR 137-025-0455. Additionally, if the value of the prize is greater than $600, the winner must claim the prize by presenting the ticket to the Lottery, and the prize must be paid according to the rules adopted for the particular Draw game. If you plan to offer a raffle, you must obtain a raffle license and follow the requirements outlined in ORAR 137-025-0210.

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