Nevada § 462.105 - “Lottery” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 462.105 — “Lottery” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 462.105. “Lottery” defined
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, “ lottery ” means any scheme for the disposal or distribution of property, by chance, among
persons who have paid or promised to pay any valuable consideration for the chance
of obtaining that property, or a portion of it, or for any share or interest in that
property upon any agreement, understanding or expectation that it is to be distributed
or disposed of by lot or chance, whether called a lottery, raffle or gift enterprise,
or by whatever name it may be known. 2. “Lottery” does not include a promotional scheme conducted by a licensed gaming
establishment in direct association with a licensed gaming activity, contest or tournament. 3. For the purpose of this section, a person has not “paid or promised to pay any
valuable consideration” by virtue of having: (a) Engaged in or promised to engage in a transaction in which the person receives
fair value for the payment; (b) Accepted or promised to accept any products or services on a trial basis; or (c) Been or promised to have been present at a particular time and place, as the sole basis for having received a chance to obtain property pursuant to an occasional
and ancillary promotion conducted by an organization whose primary purpose is not
the operation of such a promotion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 462.105
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 462.105 cover?
Section 462.105 ("“Lottery” defined") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 462.105?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 462.105" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 462.105 apply to my situation?
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