Title 42 — RECREATION AND SPORTS

As each horse race is run the licensee shall be authorized to deduct from the total sum contributed on all horses as first winners eighteen and one - quarter percent and the balance remaining on hand after deducting such percentage shall be paid out to the holders of certificates…

In addition to the deductions authorized by § 42-7-78 , a licensee of a horse track may deduct from the total sum contributed on horse races, except contributions on horse races in the win, place, or show pool, an additional three percent, which shall be retained by the licensee …

As each dog race is run, the licensee shall deduct from the total sum contributed on all dogs as first winners eighteen and one - quarter percent of the amount thus contributed. This deduction shall be made from all sums contributed on dog races under the certificate system. Of t…

In addition to the deductions authorized by § 42-7-79 , the dog racing licensees shall deduct from the total sum contributed on dog races, except contributions on dog races in the win, place, and show pool, an additional three and three - quarters percent on the dollars contribut…

42-7-81 Deduction of breakage from pari-mutuel payments--Licensee to retain breakage. 42-7-82 Time for claiming payments from pari-mutuel pool. 42-7-83

Before any payment is made to a person who has contributed to a pari - mutuel pool, the licensee shall deduct the odd cents by which the amount payable to such person exceeds a multiple of ten cents, which shall be known as breakage. The licensee conducting the live race meet or …

Claims for any part of a redistribution from a pari-mutuel pool shall be made within one year from the date on which the race was held or be forever barred. Any sums so barred shall become the property of the licensee conducting the meet or providing the simulcast signal from the…

42-7-84.1

The licensee of each horse racing track shall withhold and retain at the end of each week of racing, as additional compensation to the licensee, one and one - quarter percent of the total sum contributed. Source: SL 1972, ch 230 , § 2; SDCL Supp, § 42-7-23; SL 1974, ch 281 , §§ 2…

42-7-86 42-7-86 , 42-7-87. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 367 , §§ 9, 10 42-7-88

A license to conduct racing under the certificate system shall further expressly provide that the licensee of any horse racing track shall remit to the state treasurer at the end of each week of racing, four - seventeenths of the total of all money retained as compensation by the…

42-7-90 Audit of licensee by auditor-general--Reimbursement of expense. 42-7-91 Grounds for refusal, suspension, or withdrawal of license. 42-7-92 Legal representation of commission--Prosecution of violations. 42-7-93 Fine, revocation, or suspension of license after notice and he…

The payments required in §§ 42-7-63 , 42-7-79 , 42-7-85 , and 42-7-102 to be made by the licensee to the state treasurer are in lieu of all other or further excise or occupational taxes to the state or any county, municipality, or other political subdivision. Source: SDC 1939, § …

The auditor - general shall, when requested by the commission, executive board of the Legislative Research Council, or the Governor, conduct audits and investigate the operations of any licensee. The commission shall reimburse the Department of Legislative Audit for all services …

The commission may refuse, suspend, or withdraw licenses under the certificate system and privileges granted by it or terminate license privileges for just cause. Those things constituting just cause are: (1) Any action or attempted action by a person contrary to the provisions o…

The attorney general shall represent the state in all hearings before the commission concerning racing and shall prosecute all criminal proceedings arising from violations of this chapter. The commission shall reimburse the attorney general for all services rendered. The commissi…

The commission, upon proof of violation by a licensee, or his agents or employees, of any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated by the commission, may, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , after reasonable notice to the licensee and after giving the licensee an opportunity to b…

Every decision or order of the commission shall be made in writing and filed with the executive secretary and preserved as a permanent record of the commission. Such decisions shall be signed by the chairman and attested by the executive secretary and dated. No decision or order …

If any licensee is dissatisfied with the decision of the commission, he may have such decision reviewed by the circuit court in the manner provided by chapter 1-26 , by furnishing a bond to the commission to be approved by the clerk of the court to which the appeal is taken, in t…

The commission shall promulgate rules permitting a panel of three racing judges or stewards to impose suspensions not to exceed four horse racing days or twelve dog racing days and any intervening calendar days and a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars on persons violating th…

42-7-98 Receipts retained in special racing fund. 42-7-98.1 Transfer of revenue in special racing fund--Procedure. 42-7-99 42-7-99 , 42-7-100. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 349 , §§ 34, 35 42-7-101 Devices or expedients to increase horse's speed prohibited. 42-7-102 Interstate combined…

If a suspension or revocation of racing privileges is levied by the commission or by a panel of three racing judges or stewards the horse racing days or dog racing days that the license is suspended for or revoked for shall be served in the next racing season if there are not suf…

All moneys received by the state treasurer except for those moneys in the South Dakota - bred racing fund and the racing revolving fund shall be retained by the treasurer in a special racing fund. Source: SDC 1939, § 53.0507; SL 1949, ch 213 ; SL 1955, ch 229 , § 3; SL 1957, ch 2…

The state treasurer shall transfer the first seventy - five thousand dollars received in a special racing fund to the special racing revolving fund and any amounts received during any year in excess of seventy - five thousand dollars shall be transferred as follows: (1) One - hal…

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Associated equipment," any proprietary device, machine, or part used in the manufacture or maintenance of a video lottery machine, including integrated circuit chips, printed wired assembly, printed wired boards, printing mechanisms, video di…

The executive director shall select as lottery retailers such persons as he deems best able to serve the public convenience and promote the sale of tickets. In the selection of lottery retailers, the executive director shall consider factors such as financial responsibility, secu…

The executive director may charge an application fee to persons applying to become lottery retailers. All lottery retailer contracts awarded by the South Dakota Lottery under this chapter are renewable annually after issuance unless sooner canceled or terminated. No lottery retai…

Each lottery retailer shall be issued a lottery retailer certificate which shall be conspicuously displayed at the place where the lottery retailer is authorized to sell lottery tickets. Lottery tickets may only be sold by the lottery retailer at the location stated on the lotter…

To be selected as a lottery retailer or video lottery machine operator, a natural person acting as a sole proprietor shall: (1) Be at least eighteen years of age; (2) Be of good character and reputation; (3) Have sufficient financial resources to support the activities required t…

No natural person may be licensed by the lottery or involved in lottery activities under this chapter, who: (1) Has been convicted of a felony in this or any other jurisdiction, unless at least ten years have passed since satisfactory completion of the sentence or probation impos…

For a partnership to be selected as a lottery retailer or video lottery machine operator, the partnership shall meet the requirements of subdivisions 42-7A-13(3) and (4), and each partner thereof shall meet the requirements of subdivisions 42-7A-13(1) and (2) and subdivisions 42-…

For an association or corporation to be selected as a lottery retailer or video lottery machine operator, the association or corporation shall meet the requirements of subdivisions 42-7A-13(3) and (4), and each officer and director and each stockholder who owns five percent or mo…

There is created the South Dakota Lottery Commission, which is composed of five members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the senate. The term of office is three years, expiring on January first with no more than two appointments expiring in any one year. No member may b…

The commission shall meet at least once a quarter and such additional meetings as the chair deems desirable. Special meetings may be called by the chair upon the written request of the executive director or any three members of the commission. All meetings shall be held at a plac…

The commission shall establish policy for the operation of the state lottery and shall consult with and direct the executive director relating to the operation of the state lottery. Major procurements, as defined in subdivision 42-7A-4(3), recommended by the executive director, a…

The commission may provide for the sale of lottery products within the exterior boundaries of any Indian reservation within this state. The commission may pay to the respective tribal government an amount not to exceed fifty percent of the state's net proceeds from lottery produc…

There is hereby established in the Department of Revenue a division to be called the South Dakota Lottery under the direction of the South Dakota Lottery Commission. Under the supervision of the commission, an executive director shall administer the state lottery as provided in t…

The members of the lottery commission shall be paid mileage at the same rate as allowed for state employees. The commission shall receive per diem compensation and allowable expense reimbursement in an amount set pursuant to § 4-7-10.4 for all time actually spent while attending …

The commission shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 governing the establishment and operation of a state lottery as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The commission shall promulgate rules concerning the following: (1) The types of ticket lottery game…

There is established within the state treasury the lottery operating fund, into which shall be deposited all revenues from the sale of lottery tickets, interest received on moneys in the lottery operating fund, and all other fees and moneys collected. For the purposes of this sec…

As nearly as practical, a minimum of fifty percent of the projected revenue from the sale of lottery tickets, computed on a year - round basis from the combined sale of instant and on - line lottery games, shall be allocated for payment of prizes. The executive director shall awa…

Net proceeds from the sale of instant lottery tickets shall be transferred to the state general fund on an annual basis after July first each year. The commission shall maximize the net proceeds to the state from the sale of instant and on-line lottery tickets. In no event may ye…

The lottery commission may accept and expend for the purpose of this chapter any funds obtained from federal sources, gifts, contributions, or any other source if such acceptance and expenditure is approved in accordance with §

Expenditures authorized by this chapter from the lottery operating fund shall be paid on warrants drawn by the state auditor on vouchers approved by the executive director of the state lottery. Source: SL 1987, ch 313 , § 27; SL 2013, ch 219 , § 6.

The executive director may employ and direct investigative personnel to conduct administrative investigations pursuant to licensing and enforcement of rules. The executive director shall contract with the attorney general for necessary security and law enforcement services in con…

The attorney general shall appoint an assistant attorney general to assist the South Dakota Lottery in the enforcement of the criminal and civil provisions of this chapter. Source: SL 1987, ch 313 , § 30.

No member of the commission, employee of the South Dakota Lottery, or any person residing in the same household as either of the aforementioned may: (1) Directly or indirectly, individually, as a member of a partnership or other association, or as a stockholder, director, or offi…

Any person contracting or seeking to contract with the state to supply materials, tickets, or consulting services for use in the lottery or from a lottery retailer, person licensed, or an applicant for a contract or license under this chapter may not offer, pay, give, or make any…

If a member of the commission or employee of the South Dakota Lottery, or any person residing in the same household of either of the aforementioned, violates any provision of §§ 42-7A-27 and 42-7A-28 , such member of the commission or employee of the South Dakota Lottery shall be…

The executive director shall be the secretary of revenue or his designee. The executive director shall be exempt from the South Dakota Career Service Act and shall receive an annual salary fixed by the Governor. The executive director may employ such persons as may be necessary t…