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

Based on the documents provided, it is possible to offer contests that involve travel prizes in New Mexico. However, there are certain requirements that must be met.

Regulations for Drawings and Prizes [1.1]

The New Mexico State Fair Commission delegates to the general manager the authority to set regulations concerning drawings and prizes held or given away by an exhibitor or concessionaire. These regulations include, but are not limited to, the following: give-away offers, free registrations, and prohibition of raffles.

Disclosure of Prizes During Games of Chance [2.1]

The licensee shall clearly and audibly disclose full information before each game concerning the number of prizes to be awarded, whether the prizes are awarded in cash, check, or merchandise, and the cash value and the method by which such prizes may be awarded, including the cost of playing. Prizes or prize money offered shall be communicated to all players 30 minutes prior to the start of a game and cannot be altered thereafter.

Door Prizes [2.2]

The value of a door prize shall not exceed $1,000.

Insurance Coverage [1.5]

Each concessionaire and exhibitor is required to retain comprehensive general liability insurance in up to the amount of one million dollars, in addition to naming the New Mexico state fair as additionally insured.

Based on the above regulations, it is possible to offer contests that involve travel prizes in New Mexico. However, the following requirements must be met:

  • The contest must comply with the regulations set by the general manager concerning drawings and prizes.
  • The licensee must clearly and audibly disclose full information before each game concerning the number of prizes to be awarded, whether the prizes are awarded in cash, check, or merchandise, and the cash value and the method by which such prizes may be awarded, including the cost of playing.
  • The value of the door prize must not exceed $1,000.
  • Each concessionaire and exhibitor must retain comprehensive general liability insurance in up to the amount of one million dollars, in addition to naming the New Mexico state fair as additionally insured.

Therefore, if the contest meets the above requirements, it is possible to offer contests that involve travel prizes in New Mexico.

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New Mexico