# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 3A: Savings promotion raffles

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 3A
- **Heading:** Savings promotion raffles
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167D / Section 3A

## Text

Section 3A. (a) For the purposes of this section, the term ''savings promotion raffle'' shall mean a contest in which the sole consideration required for a chance of winning designated prizes is obtained by the deposit of a specified amount of money in a savings account or other savings program where each ticket or entry has an equal chance of being drawn and where the contest is subject to regulations that may be promulgated by the appropriate federal regulatory agency, as defined by 12 U.S.C. 5481. (b) A bank may receive deposits in conjunction with a savings promotion raffle pursuant to the federal American Savings Promotion Act, Public Law 113–251. A savings promotion raffle conducted pursuant to this section shall not be a violation of section 7 of chapter 271. (c) The commissioner shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement and administer this section.

Section 3A. (a) For the purposes of this section, the term ''savings promotion raffle'' shall mean a contest in which the sole consideration required for a chance of winning designated prizes is obtained by the deposit of a specified amount of money in a savings account or other savings program where each ticket or entry has an equal chance of being drawn and where the contest is subject to regulations that may be promulgated by the appropriate federal regulatory agency, as defined by 12 U.S.C. 5481.

(b) A bank may receive deposits in conjunction with a savings promotion raffle pursuant to the federal American Savings Promotion Act, Public Law 113–251. A savings promotion raffle conducted pursuant to this section shall not be a violation of section 7 of chapter 271.

(c) The commissioner shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement and administer this section.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 2 Powers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 3 Types of deposits which may be received by bank](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 3A Savings promotion raffles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S3A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 4 Limited access deposit accounts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 5 Demand deposit account and savings account for persons 18 years of age or under or 65 years of age or older](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 6 Fee, charges or assessments; refusal of payment of deposited instruments; costs for processing deposited instrument](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 7 Provision of cancelled instruments or copies thereof](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 8 Collateral or security for deposit of money received](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 9 Deposits from residential dwelling unit lessor acting as trustee for security deposits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 10 Deposits from condominium manager or managing agent acting as trustee for condominium funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 11 Lost, stolen or destroyed passbooks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 12 Deposits of decedents; payment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S12.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167D, sec. 13 Unusual demand by depositors for withdrawals; notice of intention to withdraw deposit or to apply for loan secured by deposit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TXXII_C167D_S13.md)

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