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Can I offer a free trial for my product or service in Arkansas? What are the requirements?
Based on the context documents, offering a free trial for a product or service in Arkansas is not explicitly prohibited. However, there are regulations regarding advertising and promotions for controlled beverages and grants.
Advertising Controlled Beverages
According to ARAR 006.02.3-3.18, no person holding any permit to sell controlled beverages shall advertise by any means that such controlled beverages are to be given away.
Consumer Promotion Offers Allowed by Manufacturers or Importers
ARAR 006.02.3-3.17.2 allows manufacturers or importers of beer, wine, or distilled spirits products to offer certain consumer promotional programs that are tied to the purchase of an alcoholic beverage. However, no manufacturer or importer of alcoholic beverages shall offer any coupon or other promotion incentive which entitles the consumer, in conjunction with the purchase of an alcoholic beverage, to any type of cash discount, rebate, or merchandise redemption from an Arkansas wholesaler or retailer.
Advertising or Providing Refunds or Rebates or Other Inducements by Arkansas Wholesalers and Retailers
ARAR 006.02.3-3.17.1 prohibits any person holding any permit to sell any controlled beverages at retail or wholesale from advertising that such controlled beverages are available for purchase in conjunction with a monetary rebate or give the impression that upon purchase of a controlled beverage the consumer will be entitled to a monetary refund or cash rebate from said retailer or wholesaler.
Grant Program
ARAR 003.19.12-1 outlines the requirements for the Arkansas Ready for Business Grant Program, which includes the provision that any applicant requesting grant funds from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission agrees to use such funds only as set forth in the terms and conditions.
Based on the above regulations, it is recommended to review the specific regulations for the product or service being offered to ensure compliance with any applicable regulations.
Jurisdiction
Arkansas