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Can I offer contests that involve social media promotions in Oregon? What are the requirements?

Here are the requirements for offering contests that involve social media promotions in Oregon:

Requirements for Social Media Promotions in Oregon

Oregon State Lottery has set forth provisions for promotions and giveaways that may be conducted from time to time, and Player Loyalty Programs of the Oregon State Lottery [1.1]([1.1]). However, these rules do not apply to promotions conducted by Lottery retailers or incentive programs that the Lottery may conduct for Lottery retailers.

The Oregon State Fair Council governs the conducting of the Oregon State Fair, the carrying out of fairground business operations, and the operation of fairground properties and facilities [2.1]([2.1]). The council may engage in all necessary or expedient actions or activities to carry out the mission and purposes of the council described in ORS 565.456 [3.1].

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission prohibits advertising through handbills that are posted or passed out in public areas such as parking lots and publicly owned property and point of sale items on premises where the advertised product is not sold [4.1]([4.1]). The Commission may prohibit advertising through additional media consistent with the objectives in OAR 845-007-0005.

The Oregon State Lottery requires a written authorization for transport from the Director to ship or transport Video LotterySM game terminals within or into Oregon [5.2]([5.2]).

However, we could not find any specific requirements for offering contests that involve social media promotions in Oregon. Therefore, we recommend consulting with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Additionally, it is important to note that participants in the promotion must meet eligibility requirements, including being 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, and must accept and abide by all terms and conditions applicable to the promotion [1.3]([1.3]).

Furthermore, the State of Oregon, its agents, officers, and employees, the Oregon State Lottery Commission, and the Oregon State Lottery, and its agents, officers, and employees, are not liable for any injuries, losses, or damages arising from, related to, or caused by a promotion, or any claims arising from or related to the acceptance, possession, or use of any promotional reward, giveaway, or any other item of value offered by the Lottery [1.2]([1.2]).

Therefore, it is important to ensure that the promotion is conducted in a safe and legal manner, and that all necessary legal requirements are met.

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