New Sweepstakes Handler Rule effective 01/2012

“Sweepstakes Handler Qualification:

• Entries must be handled by an owner of record (by closing date), breeder, member of the owner's or breeder's immediate family, or BCA member (by closing date). "Immediate family" as defined by AKC includes: husband, wife, father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister -in-law.

• Furthermore, this qualification applies to all BCA Sweepstakes, National, Regional, and Independent Specialties, and must be specifically cited in the premium list and catalog.”