Sweepstakes, Contests, and Prize Promotions State Law Survey

This practice note is a 50-state survey chart that addresses restrictions, conditions, and prohibitions on offers made in a marketing context to entice customers to participate in opportunities to win cash or valuable merchandise, including gifts or prizes. This chart highlights various issues including (1) disclosure requirements, (2) time requirements pertaining to the delivery of prizes, and (3) specific penalties and/or the applicability of state deceptive trade practice laws.