New iMac did not come with Mountain Lion

I just purchased an iMac last weekend and it came with OS 10.7.4.  Do I have to pay for OS X Mountain Lion or should I have a free download?

Hi heathdholt,
Here is a link with the list of all qualifying new Macs that can get a free copy of OSX Mountain Lion:
http://www.apple.com/osx/uptodate/osx-upgrade-qualifying-new-macs.html
Here is a link to apply for that free download:
https://uptodate.apple.com/UtdPrepareAction?program=Mountain%20Lion&locale=en_us
Good Luck! Hope this helps!
Cheers,
GB

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