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

Referral Bonuses in Oregon

Oregon law does not have specific regulations regarding referral bonuses. However, if the referral bonus involves a lottery or a game of chance, it may be subject to the regulations set forth by the Oregon State Lottery [3.1][2.2].

According to ORAR 177-051-0040, to be eligible to receive any promotional reward, giveaway, or any other item of value offered in a Lottery promotion, a person must be a natural person 18 years of age or older, unless a specific promotion or Player Loyalty Program requires the entrant to be 21 years of age or older. Additionally, the person must not be an employee or representative of the Lottery, or the spouse, child, brother, sister, or parent of any such employee or representative.

Requirements for Raffle License

If the referral bonus involves a raffle game, the organization offering the referral bonus must obtain a raffle license from the Oregon State Lottery [1.2]. 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.

Requirements for Monte Carlo Supplier/Event Contractor License

If the referral bonus involves a Monte Carlo event, the organization offering the referral bonus must obtain a Monte Carlo Supplier/Event Contractor License from the Oregon State Lottery [1.3]. According to ORAR 137-025-0415, an application for a Monte Carlo equipment supplier and a Monte Carlo event contractor 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 as to whether or not the organization has had a license to provide equipment or services for Monte Carlo events, 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.

Conclusion

In summary, Oregon law does not have specific regulations regarding referral bonuses. However, if the referral bonus involves a lottery or a game of chance, it may be subject to the regulations set forth by the Oregon State Lottery. If the referral bonus involves a raffle game or a Monte Carlo event, the organization offering the referral bonus must obtain a license from the Oregon State Lottery.

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Oregon