§ 2143b. Contests and sweepstakes
Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, a person may organize, execute, or participate in a contest or game of chance, including a sweepstakes, provided that persons who enter the contest or game of chance are not required to venture money or other valuable things. The cost of mailing an entry shall not be considered a venture of money or other valuable things. This section shall not be construed to prohibit a person from organizing, executing, or participating in a contest that is not a contest of chance. (Added 1989, No. 7; amended 2013, No. 9, § 2.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 51 - Gambling and Lotteries
§ 2101. Setting up, promoting, or aiding
§ 2102. Disposing of property by way of chance
§ 2134. Keeping gambling instrument
§ 2135. Gambling machines—Sale, lease, or rental
§ 2141. Winning or losing by gambling
§ 2143. Nonprofit organizations
§ 2143b. Contests and sweepstakes
§ 2151. Bookmaking; pool selling; off-track wagers
§ 2153. Prohibition on dog and horse race betting
§ 2174. What constitutes offense; accessories
§ 2175. Commission merchants to furnish statement of contract