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

Based on the context documents, there are specific regulations in Rhode Island that prohibit certain social media access and password requests by employers and educational institutions. However, there are no specific regulations that prohibit offering contests that involve social media promotions in Rhode Island.

To ensure compliance with Rhode Island law, any organization or individual offering contests that involve social media promotions should review the regulations related to games of chance and ensure that they are authorized by the Rhode Island State Police ^[3.1]. Additionally, any organization or individual conducting games of chance should be registered as a non-profit organization from the State of Rhode Island in existence for a period of at least one year prior to their request for authorization to promote, carry on, or conduct a game of chance ^[3.1].

It is important to note that any prizes given out for games of chance must comply with certain restrictions, such as not including real estate or alcohol or weapons that do not conform to existing state law ^[3.1].

In summary, while there are no specific regulations that prohibit offering contests that involve social media promotions in Rhode Island, any organization or individual conducting such contests should ensure compliance with the regulations related to games of chance and prize restrictions.

References:

• General Provisions ^[3.1]

Source(s):

• [3.1] General Provisions

Jurisdiction

Rhode Island

• Gaming