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Georgia's governor signed Senate Bill 431, a bill intended to regulate Internet cafes by prohibiting "any promotion involving an element of chance which involves the playing of a game on a computer, mechanical device, or electronic device at a place of business in this state."
with readers working within the Chemicals industries
Georgia's governor signed Senate Bill 431, a bill intended
to regulate Internet cafes by prohibiting "any promotion
involving an element of chance which involves the playing of a game
on a computer, mechanical device, or electronic device at a place
of business in this state." As we
reported earlier, members of the promotions industry are
concerned because the bill is ambiguous and broadly drafted and on
its face appears to prohibit, among other things, cash prizes in
all types of sweepstakes. The bill became effective upon the
Governor's signature.
We will notify you of any guidance provided by Georgia that may
explain how it will be interpreted or enforced.
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