Legal Question in Business Law in California
regarding a website. can a user pay a fee to play game or answer a question, then
be entered into a drawing for a selected prize?
I am worried about raffle laws
Asked on 2/08/13, 1:50 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
What you describe would almost certainly be considered a raffle, as the consideration paid to play or to answer would be linked to the entry into the drawing.
Answered on 2/08/13, 2:54 pm
Robert Kubler
The Kubler Law Firm
If you're running a raffle you need permission from the California Department of Justice, Attorney General Office and you have to be a charity or non-profit. Otherwise it is illegal.
Answered on 2/11/13, 3:40 pm
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