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In answer to the question of what statute makes sales of receipes illegal.
The following is the Ohio Revised Code section, and I might note that almost
all states have statutes with similar wording:

Section 1333.91 (Definitions)

(A) "Pyramid sales plan or program"  means any scheme, whether or not for
the disposal or distribution of property, whereby a person pays a consid-
eration for the chance or opportunity to receive compensation, regardless
of whether he also receives other rights or property, under either of the
following circumstances:
   (1) For introducing one or more persons into participation in the plan
       or program;
   (2) When another participant has introduced a person into participation
       in the plan or program.

Section 1333.92 Prohibitions

No person shall propose, plan, prepare, or operate a pyramid sales plan
or program.

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The fact that receipes are being exchanged only get you out of the
federal mail fraud violations.

The type of sales outlined in the post is a "Classic" pyramid sales
plan and as I indicated illegal in most states.  The solicitation of
persons to participate is a violation where the solicitation occurs,
ie... where it is read.

JRH
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