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§ 621.103 — REQUIREMENTS FOR MATCHED CONTEST

BC § 621.103Title 13. CONTESTS AND OTHER PROMOTIONS · Ch. 621. CONTESTS AND GIFT GIVEAWAYS · Art. C. MATCHED CONTESTS AND DRAWINGS

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(a)The identity and number of the major prizes to be awarded in a matched contest must be:
(1)determined before the contest begins; and
(2)disclosed on each entry form distributed.
(b)Each major prize identified on an entry form for a matched contest shall be awarded.
(c)The contest period for a matched contest may not exceed 12 calendar months.
(d)If, during the contest period for a matched contest, a winning number is not presented or matched for a major prize, the offeror shall conduct a drawing from the names of those individuals who attended a sales presentation during the contest period. The offeror shall conduct the drawing not later than the 60th day after the date the contest period ends. Each major prize identified on the entry forms distributed during the contest period that was not previously awarded shall be awarded at the time of the drawing.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source: Texas Business & Commerce Code § 621.103 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.