Title 50, Chapter 27, Section 10
( 50-27-10)
The board may adopt regulations, policies, and procedures regulating
the conduct of lottery games in general, including, but not limited
to, regulations, policies, and procedures specifying: (1) The type of games to be conducted, including, but not limited
to, instant lotteries, on-line games, and other games traditional
to the lottery. Such games may include the selling of tickets or
shares or the use of electronic or mechanical devices; (2) The sale price of tickets or shares and the manner of sale;
provided, however, that all sales shall be for cash only and
payment by checks, credit cards, charge cards, or any form of
deferred payment is prohibited; (3) The number and amount of prizes; (4) The method and location of selecting or validating winning
tickets or shares; (5) The manner and time of payment of prizes, which may include
lump sum payments or installments over a period of years; (6) The manner of payment of prizes to the holders of winning
tickets or shares, including without limitation provision for
payment of prizes not exceeding $600.00 after deducting the price
of the ticket or share and after performing validation procedures
appropriate to the game and as specified by the board. The board
may provide for a limited number of retailers who can pay prizes
of up to $5,000.00 after performing validation procedures
appropriate to the game and as specified by the board without
regard to where such ticket or share was purchased; (7) The frequency of games and drawings or selection of winning
tickets or shares; (8) The means of conducting drawings; (9)(A) The method to be used in selling tickets or shares, which
may include the use of electronic or mechanical devices, but
such devices may be placed only in locations on the premises of
the lottery retailer which are within the view of such retailer
or an employee of such retailer. All electronic or mechanical
devices shall bear a conspicuous label prohibiting the use of
such device by persons under 18 years of age. (B) A lottery retailer who knowingly allows a person under 18 years of age to purchase a lottery ticket or share from an electronic or mechanical device shall be subject to the penalties provided in Code Section 50-27-26; (10) The manner and amount of compensation to lottery retailers;
and (11) Any and all other matters necessary, desirable, or convenient
toward ensuring the efficient and effective operation of lottery
games, the continued entertainment and convenience of the public,
and the integrity of the lottery. |