§ 13-2008. CONTESTS; RADIO, TELEVISION AND NEWSPAPER; LIMITATIONS.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful to promote or advertise by radio, television, newspaper, or other advertising medium a treasure hunt or other similar contest or competition in which a prize or other thing of value is given or promised to the person who shall find such prize (or a token which would indicate that such finder was entitled to such prize), unless the prize or token is concealed on property owned or controlled by the promoter of the contest, or on private property within the written consent of the owner , and the boundaries of such property are clearly defined in the clues giving the location of the prize or token.

    (b)

    This section shall apply only to contests or competitions in the advertisement of which it is indicated that the prize or token is or might be concealed within the City limits.

( Code 1959 , §15-6.1)