Georgia § 16-12-36 - Lawful promotional and giveaway contests.
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§ 16-12-36. Lawful promotional and giveaway contests.
A promotional or giveaway contest which conforms with the qualifications of a lawful promotion specified in paragraph (16) of subsection (b) of Code Section 10-1-393 shall not be a lottery. Except as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, all promotions or promotional contests involving an element of chance in the distribution of prizes, gifts, awards, or other items which otherwise meet the definition of a "lottery" in this article shall be included within the definition of the term "lottery" for purposes of this article, unless specifically exempted by some other statute or law. (Code 1933, § 26-2714, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1661, § 2; Code 1981, § 16-12-36 , enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1661, § 4; Ga. L. 1983, p. 3, § 13; Ga. L. 1986, p. 1313, § 4.) Cross references. - Fair Business Practices Act of 1975, § 10-1-390 et seq.
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