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Can I offer contests that involve website promotions in Idaho? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, it is legal to offer contests that involve website promotions in Idaho as long as no purchase is required to enter or participate in the promotion [1.1]. However, it is important to note that if the promotion involves chance or random selection of winners, it must comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the state of Idaho [1.1][4.1].

To ensure compliance with Idaho law, the promotion must not require any kind of entry fee, service charge, purchase, payment to information providers, or other obligation to enter or participate in the promotion or receive any of the offered awards, prizes, or gifts [1.1]. Additionally, if the promotion involves chance or random selection of winners, it must comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the state of Idaho, including limitations on the number of raffles per year and the maximum value of cash prizes [4.1].

It is recommended to review the rules and regulations set forth by the state of Idaho to ensure compliance with all requirements.

[2.1] provides information on the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program, which provides grant funds to non-profit, incorporated organizations that have in place a viable travel or convention promotion program, or both, in their area of operation. The program is intended to promote overnight visitation in Idaho and may be used for tourism marketing, including the promotion of accommodations, recreational areas, events, conferences, food and beverage, tourism services, culture, attractions, and transportation. Non-profit entities with a focus on tourism are eligible to apply for the grant, and the program requires a cash match of twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) of the amount awarded.

[3.2] outlines the requirements for lottery game retailer payments in Idaho, stating that no payment by lottery game retailers to the state lottery for tickets or shares shall be in cash. All such payments shall be in the form of a check, bank draft, electronic fund transfer, or other recorded financial instrument as prescribed by commission rule.

[3.3] provides information on the prize claiming period in Idaho, stating that prizes may be claimed for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days after the drawing in which the prize was won or from the last day tickets from that specific game were sold. Prizes won through an electronic terminal shall be payable in accordance with rules and regulations of the commission.

[4.2] outlines the requirements for vendors licensing and fees in Idaho, stating that no person or entity shall manufacture, sell, distribute, furnish or supply to any person or entity any gaming device, equipment or material, in this state or for use in this state, without first obtaining a vendor’s license from the state lottery commission. Vendor licenses shall not be issued by the state lottery except respecting devices, equipment or material designed and permitted to be used in connection with activities authorized under this chapter. Each applicant shall pay annually to the state lottery a nonrefundable license fee of five hundred dollars ($500) which shall be due upon submission of the application.

It is recommended to review the rules and regulations set forth by the state of Idaho to ensure compliance with all requirements.

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