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Can you summarize 940 CMR 30?
Office of the Attorney General > Illegal lotteries, sweepstakes and de facto gambling establishments
Short Summary
The provided legal document content, under the Code of Massachusetts Regulations, specifically 940 C.M.R. 30.04(2), governs the regulation of illegal lotteries, sweepstakes, and de facto gambling establishments. It states that it is an unfair and deceptive act or practice for a person to solicit or accept payment for a chance to win a prize. Additionally, it is considered an unfair and deceptive act or practice for any person to engage in a business or transaction where a gambling purpose predominates over the bona fide sale of goods or services. The document provides criteria for determining whether a gambling purpose predominates, taking into account factors such as the portion of goods or services used or redeemed by customers, the portion of customers engaging in lotteries or sweepstakes without using the goods or services, marketing and advertising methods, instructions provided to customers, motivation or purpose of customers and the business, ability of customers to participate in gambling aspects without purchasing goods or services, advantages given to customers who purchase goods or services, and the duration of promotions involving lotteries or sweepstakes in relation to the sale of goods or services. The document does not specify penalties for non-compliance or violation. It falls under the regulatory authority of M.G.L. c. 93A, 2(c).
Whom does it apply to?
Any person or business involved in soliciting or accepting payment for a chance to win a prize, or engaging in a business or transaction where a gambling purpose predominates over the bona fide sale of goods or services
What does it govern?
Illegal lotteries, sweepstakes, and de facto gambling establishments
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
The document does not specify penalties for non-compliance or violation.
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts