N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-8.39

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:47-8.39 - Instant raffle game or punch-board game: ban; recall; defective deals; refunds

(a) A registered organization shall not sell or continue to sell any deal of instant raffle tickets or punches that the organization discovers, or has been notified by a manufacturer or distributor, does not meet the standards contained in this subchapter.

(b) A registered organization shall return to the manufacturer or distributor from which it was purchased any deal or punch-board game that does not conform to the standards contained in this chapter for a full refund. The organization shall notify the Commission, in writing, that it has returned the nonconforming deal to the manufacturer or distributor and shall enclose with the notification a copy of the sales invoice.

(c) If the Control Commission determines that deals of instant raffle tickets or punches sold or offered for sale in this State do not conform to the standards contained in this chapter, the Control Commission shall take appropriate action including, but not limited to:

1. Directing further sales of the instant raffle tickets or punches be stopped, pending review of the games by the manufacturer and the correction of any nonconformity;

2. Ordering a recall of the nonconforming instant raffle deal(s) or punch-board game(s); and

3. Directing the manufacturer to notify, in writing, within 72 hours of receipt of the Commission's order, all distributors or registered organizations to which the nonconforming games have been sold and arrange for the prompt return of the deals and a full refund. For purposes of this section, the Order shall be deemed received by the distributor, manufacturer or registered organization upon the date of acceptance of the certified mailing. If the addressee fails or refuses to claim or to accept delivery of certified mail, delivery shall be deemed to have been completed upon ordinary mailing.

(d) Upon receipt of the Commission's order directing a recall or other relief, a distributor shall, within 72 hours, notify, in writing, by certified and regular mail, all registered organizations that have purchased the recalled deals or punch-board games that the deals or games are being recalled by order of the Commission and shall arrange for the return of the recalled deals to the distributor. The registered organization shall provide copies of those notices to the Commission within 72 hours of mailing the notices. 0 Instant raffle game or punch-board game: broken seal; use prohibited

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:47-8.39

New Rule, R.1996 d.538, effective 11/18/1996.
See: 28 New Jersey Register 4169(b), 28 New Jersey Register 4891(a).

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 605(b), effective 4/3/2023