Can I offer contests that involve push notifications in Washington? What are the requirements?

Based on the context documents provided, it appears that contests, competitive events, premiums, and coupons are allowed in Washington state, as long as they comply with certain requirements. However, there is no specific information regarding push notifications.

Requirements for Contests and Competitive Events

• No one under twenty-one years of age is allowed to participate, and no premiums, prizes, coupons, contests, or competitive events are targeted to persons under twenty-one years of age.
• Contests or sweepstakes that offer prizes or premiums to consumers through a game of chance or random drawing, shall not require proof of purchase, and must comply with the requirements of RCW 9.46.0356 regarding gambling.

Requirements for Premiums and Coupons

• Liquor advertisements are prohibited by manufacturers, importers, or distributors that offer any premium or prize redeemable through a Washington state liquor store or any retail liquor outlet licensed by the state of Washington, such as “instant” or “in-store” redeemable offers.
• A retailer may have its own coupon offers, provided the “after rebate” price does not put the product below cost, and provided there is no undue influence by a nonretail licensee, the coupon is at the retailer’s free initiative and the retailer is covering the entire cost.

Push Notifications

There is no specific information regarding push notifications in the context documents provided. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with a legal expert or regulatory authority to determine the requirements for offering contests that involve push notifications in Washington state.

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Source(s):

• [1.1] Contests, competitive events, premiums and coupons.
• [2.1] Promotional game cards used in promotional contests of chance.
• [2.2] Promotional contests of chance similar to bingo.
• [3.1] Rules for implementation of promotional hosting by the Washington apple commission.
• [2.3] Telephone fees deemed “consideration.”
• [4.1] Request for ballot from an overseas voter or service voter.
• [1.2] Advertising sponsored jointly by retailers and manufacturers, importers, or distributors.
• [4.2] Ballots by mail.
• [4.3] Date ballots mailed—Replacement ballots.

Jurisdiction

Washington

• Gaming