Can I offer contests that involve text message promotions in Rhode Island? What are the requirements?

Requirements for Offering Contests with Text Message Promotions in Rhode Island

If you want to offer contests that involve text message promotions in Rhode Island, you must comply with certain requirements. According to RIGL 6-47-2, any person or entity who initiates the transmission of a commercial electronic mail message from a computer located in Rhode Island or to an electronic mail address that the sender knows, or has reason to know, is held by a Rhode Island resident must comply with certain requirements. These requirements include establishing a toll-free telephone number or valid sender operated return e-mail address that the recipient of the unsolicited documents may call or e-mail to notify the sender not to e-mail any further unsolicited documents. Additionally, all unsolicited commercial electronic messages subject to this section shall include a statement informing the recipient of the toll-free telephone number that the recipient may call, or a valid return address to which the recipient may write or e-mail, as the case may be, notifying the sender not to e-mail the recipient any further unsolicited commercial electronic mail messages to the e-mail address or addresses specified by the recipient.

Based on the above, it is recommended that any text message promotions in Rhode Island include a toll-free telephone number or valid sender operated return e-mail address that the recipient may call or e-mail to notify the sender not to send any further text message promotions. Additionally, the text message promotions should include a statement informing the recipient of the toll-free telephone number that the recipient may call, or a valid return address to which the recipient may write or e-mail, as the case may be, notifying the sender not to send the recipient any further text message promotions to the phone number specified by the recipient.

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