California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §17539.55: (a) It shall be unlawful to operate a sweepstakes in this state through the use of a 900 number, unless the information provider registers with the Department of Justice as provided in this section wi
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Sweepstakes operators using 900 numbers must register with the Department of Justice within 10 days of advertising, submit detailed information and materials, pay a $50 annual fee per number, and cannot claim DOJ approval.
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