### Question
Can you define what contest means?


### Answer
**Contest** is defined as the following in *47 U.S.C. § 509*:

> 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 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER V-PENAL PROVISIONS; FORFEITURES**

