§ 23-115-207 - Rulemaking.
23-115-207. Rulemaking.
(a) The Arkansas Lottery Commission may adopt rules regulating the conduct of lotteries in general, including without limitation rules specifying:
(1) The types of lotteries to be conducted;
(2) (A) The sale price of tickets or shares and the manner and method of sale.
(B) (i) All sales of tickets or shares are for cash only.
(ii) 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, including without limitation lump-sum payments or installments over a period of years;
(6) (A) The manner of payment of prizes to the holders of winning tickets or shares.
(B) Winners of five hundred dollars ($500) or less may claim prizes from any of the following:
(i) A retailer; or
(ii) The commission.
(C) (i) Winners of more than five hundred dollars ($500) shall claim prizes from the commission.
(ii) The commission may establish claim centers throughout the state as it deems necessary;
(7) The frequency of lotteries 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.
(B) The selling of tickets or shares may include the use of electronic or mechanical devices.
(C) If the commission elects to use electronic or mechanical devices to sell tickets or shares, the commission shall provide by rule:
(i) Specifications and required features for electronic or mechanical devices that may be used to sell tickets or shares; and
(ii) Procedures and requirements to prevent the use of electronic or mechanical devices by an individual under eighteen (18) years of age.
(D) A retailer who knowingly allows a person under eighteen (18) years of age to purchase a lottery ticket from an electronic or mechanical device is subject to the penalties under 23-115-901;
(10) The manner and amount of compensation to retailers; and
(11) Any other matters necessary, desirable, or convenient toward ensuring the efficient and effective operation of lotteries, the continued entertainment and convenience of the public, and the integrity of the lotteries.
(b) The commission may adopt rules requiring the publication on a ticket or share of the odds of winning a particular lottery game.
(c) (1) (A) Except as provided in subdivision (c)(1)(B) of this section, the promulgation of rules under this chapter shall comply with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, 25-15-201 et seq.
(B) The commission shall not be required to file rules under 10-3-309.
(2) (A) The promulgation of rules by the commission shall be exempt from 10-3-309.
(B) The commission shall file its rules with the Arkansas Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight Committee for review at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the public comment period.