Title GOV — California Gov. Code
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Gov. Code § 8880.50 Section 8880.50
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(a) The commission shall promulgate regulations that prescribe the procedure by which a contract with a lottery game retailer may be terminated and the reasons for the termination, including, but not limited to, instances where a lottery game retailer knowingly sells a ticket or …
Gov. Code § 8880.51 Section 8880.51
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Compensation for Lottery Game Retailers Unless the Commission shall otherwise determine, the compensation paid to Lottery Game Retailers shall be a minimum of 5% of the retail price of tickets or shares. In addition, an incentive bonus may be paid to such Lottery Game Retailers b…
Gov. Code § 8880.52 Section 8880.52
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Sales to Minors (a) No tickets or shares in Lottery Games shall be sold to persons under the age of 18 years. Any person who knowingly sells a ticket or share in a Lottery Game to a person under the age of 18 years is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person under the age of 18 years …
Gov. Code § 8880.53 Section 8880.53
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No lottery tickets or shares shall be sold by a lottery game retailer unless the retailer has a certificate of authority, issued by the lottery, to sell lottery tickets.
Gov. Code § 8880.54 Section 8880.54
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Bonding The Director may require a bond from any Lottery Game Retailer in an amount specified by regulation or may purchase blanket bonds covering the activities of selected Lottery Game Retailers. These bonds shall be payable upon order of the Commission.
Gov. Code § 8880.55 Section 8880.55
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(a) No payment by lottery game retailers to the lottery for tickets or shares shall be in cash. All payments for tickets or shares shall be in the form of a check, bank draft, electronic fund transfer, or other recorded financial instrument as determined by the director. (b) Notw…
Gov. Code § 8880.56 Section 8880.56
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(a) Notwithstanding other provisions of law, the director may purchase or lease goods and services as are necessary for effectuating the purposes of this chapter. The director may not contract with any private party for the operation and administration of the California State Lot…
Gov. Code § 8880.57 Section 8880.57
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In order to allow an evaluation of the competence, integrity, and character of potential Lottery Contractors for the California State Lottery, any person, corporation, trust, association, partnership, or joint venture that submits a bid, proposal, or offer as part of procurement …
Gov. Code § 8880.58 Section 8880.58
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Compliance with Applicable Laws Each Lottery Contractor shall perform its contract consistent with the laws of this State, Federal law, and laws of the state or states in which such supplier is performing or producing, in whole or in part, any of the goods or services contracted …
Gov. Code § 8880.59 Section 8880.59
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Performance Bond Any Lottery Contractor may be required by the Lottery to post, with the Commission an acceptable performance bond, letter of credit, or other form of security or guarantee of performance, using a surety acceptable to the Commission, in an amount sufficient to pro…
Gov. Code § 8880.6 Section 8880.6
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Other Statutory Provisions Sections 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, and 328 of the Penal Code do not apply to the California State Lottery or its operations. This exemption applies only to the operators of the Lottery and shall not be construed to change existing law relating …
Gov. Code § 8880.60 Section 8880.60
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No member of the commission shall, for a two-year period after the end of the member’s term, accept any consideration from, whether directly or indirectly, and shall not accept any employment with, whether as an employee, independent contractor, or consultant, any lottery contrac…
Gov. Code § 8880.61 Section 8880.61
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State Lottery Fund (a) A special fund to be known as the “State Lottery Fund” is created within the State Treasury that is continuously appropriated for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. The fund shall receive all proceeds from the sales of lottery tickets or shares, the…
Gov. Code § 8880.62 Section 8880.62
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Funds shall be disbursed from the State Lottery Fund by the Controller for any of the purposes authorized by this chapter.
Gov. Code § 8880.63 Section 8880.63
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(a) As nearly as practical, 50 percent of the total projected revenue, computed on a fiscal-year basis, accruing from the sales of all lottery tickets or shares shall be apportioned for payment of prizes. (b) This section shall become operative on April 1 of the year following no…
Gov. Code § 8880.64 Section 8880.64
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(a) Expenses of the lottery shall include all costs incurred in the operation and administration of the lottery and all costs resulting from any contracts entered into for the purchase or lease of goods and services required by the lottery, including, but not limited to, the cost…
Gov. Code § 8880.65 Section 8880.65
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Transfer of Net Revenues The funds remaining in the State Lottery Fund after accrual of all revenues to the State Lottery Fund, and after accrual of all obligations of the Lottery for prizes, expenses, and the repayment of any funds advanced from the temporary line of credit for …
Gov. Code § 8880.66 Section 8880.66
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Intergovernmental Reimbursements for Services The Commission shall reimburse all other governmental entities for any and all services necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Chapter provided by such governmental entities to the State Lottery Commission.
Gov. Code § 8880.68 Section 8880.68
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Except as provided in subdivision (d), no state or local taxes shall be imposed upon the following: (a) The sale of lottery tickets or shares of the lottery. (b) Any prize awarded by the lottery. (c) Any amount received by a prizewinner pursuant to an assignment under Section 888…
Gov. Code § 8880.69 Section 8880.69
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Preemption of Local Laws It is the intent of this Chapter that all matters related to the operation of the Lottery as established hereby be governed solely pursuant to this Chapter and be free from regulation or legislation of local governments, including a city, city and county,…
Gov. Code § 8880.7 Section 8880.7
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Governing Definitions The definitions contained in this Chapter shall govern the construction of this Chapter unless the context requires otherwise.
Gov. Code § 8880.70 Section 8880.70
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Lawful Activity Any other state or local law providing any penalty, disability, restriction, or prohibition for the possession, manufacture, transportation, distribution, advertising, or sale of any lottery tickets or shares shall not apply to the tickets or shares of the Califor…
Gov. Code § 8880.71 Section 8880.71
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Restrictions No person shall be selected, appointed or hired to be a Commissioner, Director, deputy director, or Commission employee who has been convicted of a felony or any gambling-related offense.
Gov. Code § 8880.72 Section 8880.72
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All civil process in any action brought against the Director, the Commission, or the Lottery and any subpoena for the production of Lottery records shall be served upon the Director or his or her designated representative at the Lottery headquarters in Sacramento.
Gov. Code § 8880.8 Section 8880.8
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“Lottery” or “California State Lottery” “Lottery” or “California State Lottery” means the California State Lottery created and operated pursuant to this Chapter.
Gov. Code § 8880.9 Section 8880.9
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“Commissioner” “Commissioner” means one of the members of the Lottery Commission appointed by the Governor pursuant to this Chapter to oversee the California State Lottery.