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Can I offer contests that involve travel prizes in Georgia? What are the requirements?

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it appears that offering contests that involve travel prizes in Georgia is allowed, but there are certain requirements that must be met.

Requirements for Offering Contests with Prizes in Georgia

  • Any person who offers a gift, prize, award, or other item, or any other promotional contest or giveaway in connection with the sale or offer to sell of time-share intervals under this article must comply with all of the provisions of paragraph (16) of subsection (b) of Code Section 10-1-393, relating to promotional contests and giveaways in general. [1.1]
  • Before any nonprofit tax exempt organization shall be licensed to operate bingo games, such organization shall submit a license application to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation on forms prescribed by the Bureau. [3.2]
  • The provisions of this article shall only apply to prizes of $5,000.00 or more and shall not apply to any retailers authorized by the board to pay prizes of up to $5,000.00 after deducting the price of the ticket or share. [2.3]
  • Except for operators who are exempt from the requirements of this Code section, in accordance with Code Section 10-1-833, each operator shall maintain a bond in the amount of $10,000.00 with a surety company duly authorized to do business in this state or post a cash bond in such amount, payable to the Governor of this state. Such bond shall be for the use and benefit of any person who has paid any entrant’s fee for a beauty pageant. [4.1]
  • A person shall not own, maintain, place, or lease a bona fide coin operated amusement machine unless he or she has a valid master license. [2.4]
  • Proceeds of any lottery prize shall be subject to the Georgia state income tax. [2.2]

Based on the above requirements, it is important to comply with the provisions of paragraph (16) of subsection (b) of Code Section 10-1-393 when offering contests with prizes in Georgia. Additionally, if the contest is being offered by a nonprofit tax exempt organization, the organization must submit a license application to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. If the prize is $5,000.00 or more, the provisions of the applicable article must be followed. Operators must maintain a bond and have a valid master license to own, maintain, place, or lease a bona fide coin operated amusement machine. Finally, proceeds of any lottery prize shall be subject to the Georgia state income tax.

Please note that this information is based solely on the context documents provided and may not be a comprehensive answer to your question. If you have any further questions or concerns, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional.

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Georgia, Georgia