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Can I offer contests that involve referral bonuses in Montana? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it appears that Montana law allows for certain types of contests and raffles, but there are specific requirements that must be followed. Referral bonuses are not specifically mentioned in the documents provided, but there are some general requirements that may be relevant to your question.

General Requirements for Contests and Raffles

According to MTAR 12.7.802, any individual, club, organization, or business wishing to sponsor a fishing contest on a body of water open to public fishing must submit an application to the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The application must be submitted between September 1 and November 1 for open water contests proposed for the following March 1 through December 1. For ice fishing contests proposed for the following December 1 through March 1, applications must be submitted between May 1 and July 1. Contest sponsors must provide documentation that they have approval to use each fishing access site not under the ownership or control of the department that is listed in the application. Contest sponsors are responsible for notifying participants of any public safety concerns associated with the contest. Contest sponsors are also responsible for notifying participants that boats and trailers must be cleaned before and after the contest to prevent transport and introduction of aquatic nuisance species.

Prohibited Contests

MTAR 12.7.807 prohibits contests involving any listed species or species of concern except for Yellowstone cutthroat trout or westslope cutthroat trout stocked in lakes or reservoirs. All contests involving wild trout in streams or rivers are prohibited. Contests for brook trout that are restricted to anglers 14 years or younger are allowed until July 17, 2017.

Based on the above information, it is unclear whether contests that involve referral bonuses are allowed in Montana. We recommend consulting with a legal professional to determine the specific requirements for such contests.

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  • [2.1]: Montana millions raffle or lottery game – proceeds transferred to board of horseracing – rulemaking
  • [3.1]: PROHIBITED CONTESTS
  • [3.3]: EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
  • [3.4]: APPLICATION
  • [4.1]: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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