Sec. 42-297. Required disclosures.
Sec. 42-297. Required disclosures. (a) A person advertising a sweepstakes in this
state shall disclose in immediate proximity to and in at least the same size and face type
as the description of each prize in the advertisements: (1) The verifiable retail value of
such prize; (2) if the element of chance is involved, the odds of winning such prize,
expressed in arabic numerals as a fraction or ratio or, if the odds depend upon the number
of entries received, a statement that the odds depend upon the number of entries received;
and (3) whether the receipt of the prize is restricted or qualified in any way, including,
but not limited to, travel dates or times, classes of travel or airlines, provided the person
advertising the sweepstakes may include a statement substantially similar to the following: "major restrictions may apply to the use, availability or receipt of this prize" and
include the specific rules or restrictions in a separate statement in the advertisement.
(b) A person advertising a sweepstakes in this state shall clearly and conspicuously
disclose the following information: (1) The name and address of the promoter and the
sponsor of the sweepstakes; and (2) any conditions or restrictions on the eligibility to
receive the prize, including, but not limited to, age, residence, employment or marital
status.
(P.A. 96-196, S. 8.)