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

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it appears that contests of skill in which a participant pays an entry fee for the opportunity to win a monetary prize or something else of value are not considered a game of chance and are not unlawful gambling under the laws of New Jersey [1.1]. However, it is important to note that a “contest of skill” shall not include any contest, game, pool, gaming scheme or gaming device in which the outcome depends in a material degree upon an element of chance [1.1].

Regarding raffles, a special door-prize raffle may be conducted without a license under certain conditions, including that only merchandise prizes may be given and the total retail value of all prizes must be less than $200.00 [2.4]. For off-premise raffles awarding merchandise as a prize, each ticket must contain certain information, including the name and identification number of the qualified organization and number of the license issued for the occasion, a list of the prizes and the retail value of each, and the purpose to which the entire net proceeds will be devoted [2.5].

However, the context documents do not provide specific information on offering contests that involve travel prizes in New Jersey. Therefore, we cannot provide a definitive answer to your query.

Additional context documents provide information on raffles and contests with specific requirements.

Golf Hole-in-One Contest; prize limit; insurance

According to NJAC 13:47-8.46, no prize in excess of $1,000,000 shall be offered or awarded to a winner of a Golf Hole-in-One Contest. If any single prize or prizes having an aggregate retail value in excess of $25,000 are offered or awarded to a winner of a Golf Hole-in-One Contest, the entire amount shall be insured by a company licensed by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance to conduct business in New Jersey. All shots attempted in the final phase of play shall have an equal opportunity to win the grand prize. The retail value of any single ancillary prize awarded for accomplishments other than a hole-in-one shall not exceed $500.00, unless the prize is wholly donated [2.2].

Calendar raffle; awarding of prizes; time limit

NJAC 13:47-8.23 states that prizes shall be awarded to winners present at the drawing at the time of drawing. Prizes won by persons not present at the drawing shall be awarded within five business days following the date of the drawing [2.1].

Calendar raffle; contents of ticket

NJAC 13:47-8.18 requires that each player shall be provided with a ticket printed in a calendar format which shall clearly and conspicuously contain at least the following information: the name and identification number of the qualified organization and number of the license issued for the occasion, the place where the drawings will be held and the dates and times thereof, the date upon which prizes will be awarded and the retail value of each, the non-repeating consecutive number of the ticket, the aggregate retail value of all prizes to be awarded, the price of the ticket, the purpose to which the entire net proceeds will be devoted, the statement “No substitution of the offered prize may be made,” and the statement “If gambling is a problem for you or someone in your family, Dial 1-800-GAMBLER.” The presence of the holder of the ticket shall not be required in order to win unless the ticket bears the statement “NOT VALID UNLESS HOLDER IS PRESENT AT THE DRAWING.” The stub of each ticket shall bear the name and address of the holder, the number of the ticket, the raffle license issued for the occasion, and the identification number of the licensed organization [2.6].

Requirements for license

NJAC 16:59-3.1 outlines the requirements for a license to conduct an air meet or aerial exhibition. The application for a license to conduct an air meet or aerial exhibition shall be made on New Jersey Department of Transportation Form DA-27, “Application for Aerial Exhibition License.” A completed application must be submitted to the Bureau of Aeronautics at least 30 days in advance of the proposed event. The application form (DA-27) may be obtained from the Bureau of Aeronautics at: New Jersey Department of Transportation Bureau of Aeronautics PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625-0600 or online at: The application shall contain the applicant’s name and address, the applicant representative’s name and address, the location, time, and date of the event, identification of emergency facilities, the schedule of activities, and the pilots participating in the activities. The application shall also include, but is not limited to, the following required documentation: a map or diagram (to scale 1 inch = 400 feet) of the operations area, certification that the ground areas to be utilized are under the control of the applicant or are being used with the permission of the landowner, where the event is subject to the provisions of any Federal, State, or local regulation, permission shall be obtained by the applicant and a copy of the authorization or permission shall be attached, a letter of permission from the municipality for the event or an acknowledgement from the municipality that the event is either not subject to local ordinances or is in compliance, a letter of approval signed by the airport manager (if the applicant is someone other than the airport manager or representative), and restrictions or limitations contained in any written authorization from the Department shall be made part of the license. The applicant shall ensure that the event will be performed without undue hazard to persons or property on the ground and reasonable safeguards will be established to assure maximum margins of safety during the event. These safeguards shall be submitted with the application for review before a license may be issued. Safeguards shall include, but are not limited to, positive control over participants and spectators will be established and maintained, and the flight course will be located and spaced to provide a maximum of protection to persons and property on the ground. An application fee of $25.00 shall be submitted with the application [3.1].

Based on the above information, it is unclear whether offering contests that involve travel prizes in New Jersey is legal or not. Therefore, we cannot provide a definitive answer to your query.

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