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

Offering Contests with Travel Prizes in Mississippi

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it appears that contests involving travel prizes are not specifically addressed in Mississippi law. However, there are regulations regarding the value of prizes that may be awarded in any one session by a bingo location, as well as rules regarding authorized expenditures and compensation for individuals involved in holding, operating, or conducting licensed bingo games [1.1].

If the contest is a lottery, it is illegal to sell or offer for sale any lottery ticket in Mississippi, unless the lottery is authorized by Chapter 115, Title 27 [2.4]. It is also illegal for any railroad company to permit the sale of a lottery ticket on its cars, depots, or depot grounds, or by its employees, unless the lottery is authorized by Chapter 115, Title 27 [2.3].

Mississippi law does not specifically address contests involving travel prizes. However, if any person, in order to raise money for himself or another, shall publicly or privately put up or in any way offer any prize or thing to be raffled or played for, he shall, on conviction, be fined not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00), or be imprisoned not more than one (1) month in the county jail [2.1].

It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure that your contest complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

In summary, while there are regulations regarding the value of prizes that may be awarded in any one session by a bingo location, as well as rules regarding authorized expenditures and compensation for individuals involved in holding, operating, or conducting licensed bingo games, there is no specific information regarding contests involving travel prizes in Mississippi law [1.1].

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