Big Celebrations Inc. (BCI) sells fireworks, sparklers, party favors, and other entertainment items. BCI offers to sell a thousand pounds of XYZ fireworks to Andrew for $1,200 and specifies that the offer must be accepted by U.S. mail. Before Andrew can reply, Andrew's state enacts a law banning the sale of fireworks. Meanwhile, Beth learns from Andrew about BCI's offer to Andrew and sends a letter to BCI by U.S. mail stating, "I accept your offer for the sale of XYZ fireworks for $1,200." In Beth's state fireworks are legal. Is BCI's offer to Andrew still valid? Does BCI have a contract with Beth? Why or why not? Explain.

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The Answer of Big Celebrations Inc. (BCI) sells fireworks, sparklers, party favors, and other entertainment items. BCI offers to sell a thousand pounds of XYZ fireworks to Andrew for $1,200 and specifies that the offer must be accepted by U.S. mail. Before Andrew can reply, Andrew's state enacts a law banning the sale of fireworks. Meanwhile, Beth learns from Andrew about BCI's offer to Andrew and sends a letter to BCI by U.S. mail stating, "I accept your offer for the sale of XYZ fireworks for $1,200." In Beth's state fireworks are legal. Is BCI's offer to Andrew still valid? Does BCI have a contract with Beth? Why or why not? Explain.