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Can I offer contests that involve push notifications in Minnesota? What are the requirements?
Contests involving push notifications in Minnesota
Based on the provided documents, there are no specific regulations or requirements for contests involving push notifications in Minnesota. However, contests in Minnesota are generally regulated by the Minnesota State Lottery and the Minnesota Gambling Control Board.
If the contest involves gambling, a license is required from the Minnesota Gambling Control Board [3.2]. The license application must contain information about the applicant, including criminal history, employment and residence history, and financial information [3.2]. The application must also be accompanied by the annual license fee [3.2].
If the contest does not involve gambling, it is still subject to Minnesota consumer protection laws. The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office provides guidance on sweepstakes and contests, including requirements for disclosures, eligibility, and prize fulfillment [source](
In addition, there are some other relevant regulations that may apply to contests in Minnesota:
- Venue for statewide contests: If a notice of contest is filed in the District Court of Ramsey County regarding a statewide office or constitutional amendment or other question voted on statewide, the case must be heard and determined in Ramsey County by three judges assigned by the chief justice of the supreme court [2.1].
- Records requirements: A licensee must keep records related to the manufacture, sale, or distribution of each gambling device that the licensee owns, sells, or distributes in Minnesota. The licensee must maintain and make these records available for the commissioner’s inspection for three years after the device is sold or otherwise disposed of by the licensee [3.1].
- Display and promotion of contest entries: All contest entries shall be subject to display for promotion of the stamp and the stamp image by the department or parties authorized by the department [1.2].
In summary, if the contest involves gambling, a license is required from the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. If the contest does not involve gambling, it must comply with Minnesota consumer protection laws. There are also some other relevant regulations that may apply to contests in Minnesota, such as venue requirements and records keeping.
Source(s):
- [2.1] VENUE FOR STATEWIDE CONTESTS.
- [3.1] RECORDS REQUIREMENTS.
- [1.2] DISPLAY AND PROMOTION OF CONTEST ENTRIES.
- [3.2] LICENSE APPLICATION, ISSUANCE, AND RENEWAL.
Jurisdiction
Minnesota