### Question
How does RADIO ACT OF 1927 define contest?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 509*, **contest** is defined as:

> any contest broadcast by a radio station in connection with which any money or any other thing of value is offered as a prize or prizes to be paid or presented by the program sponsor or by any other person or persons, as announced in the course of the broadcast

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 509*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER V-PENAL PROVISIONS; FORFEITURES**

