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Chapter 621

Contests and Gift Giveaways

Subchapter A. General Provisions

621.001 Short Title 621.002 Construction of Chapter 621.003 Definitions 621.004 Inapplicability of Chapter to Certain Sales Presentations 621.005 Determination of Retail Value of Prize or Gift 621.006 Deposit Requirements

Subchapter B. Gift Offers

621.051 Applicability of Subchapter 621.052 Required Disclosures Relating to Gifts 621.053 Prohibited Acts Relating to Gifts 621.054 Limitations on Conditioning Gift on Payment of Consideration, Charge, or Expense 621.055 Limitations on Conditioning Gift on Purchase

Subchapter C. Matched Contests and Drawings

621.101 Applicability of Subchapter 621.102 Required Disclosures Relating to Prizes Generally 621.103 Requirements for Matched Contest 621.104 Required Disclosures Relating to Matched Contest 621.105 Prohibited Acts Relating to Matched Contest 621.106 Required Disclosures Relating to Drawings 621.107 Prohibited Acts Relating to Drawings 621.108 Conditioning Prize on Payment of Consideration, Charge, or Expense Prohibited; Exceptions 621.109 Conditioning Prize on Purchase Prohibited

Subchapter D. Fulfillment of Gift and Prize Offers

621.151 Availability and Awarding of Gift or Prize 621.152 Raincheck Requirements 621.153 Issuance of Check or Money Order in Lieu of Gift or Minor Prize 621.154 Certificate Permitted for Lodging, Airfare, Trip, or Recreational Activity

Subchapter E. Contest Records

621.201 Applicability of Subchapter 621.202 Required Records for Contests Other Than Drawings 621.203 Required Records for Drawings 621.204 Disclosure of Major Prizes and Winners on Request 621.205 Records Available to Attorney General

Subchapter F. Enforcement

621.251 Criminal Penalty 621.252 Deceptive Trade Practice