Hey everyone-

Sorry to keep this going, but numerous people have pointed out to me, as I knew myself, that contests such as those run by MD DNR and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation require entry fees, so it does not make sense that MD residents should be restricted in this case. However, if you look at the FAQs page of the Audubon awards (http://www.audubonmagazinephotoawards.org/faqs.html), you'll see that it says that MD has state laws against entry into such contests.  I'm just as confused as anyone.

Nico Sarbanes
Baltimore

--- On Sat, 6/13/09, Melanie Lynch <> wrote:

From: Melanie Lynch <>
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] OT: Audubon photo contest-why not MD?
To: 
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2009, 3:38 PM

> Hey everyone-
> 
> It turns out that MD and six other states prohibit participation in contests that require an entry fee.  Thank you to those who drew my attention to the FAQ section of the website. I'm still slightly confused, as I have entered contests that required entry fees in the past and had no problems, but I'm just going to drop it for this one.
> 
> Nico Sarbanes
> Baltimore


How very interesting. Where did you learn that? The Maryland DNR has always required an entry fee for their photo contest - same for Chesapeake Bay Foundation as well.
-- Melanie