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Can you summarize 23 ARCO Chapter 115, Subchapter 9?
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act > Penalties
Short Summary
The legal document reviewed pertains to the effective dates of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act and changes to the operational structure of the lottery. The document emphasizes the importance of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery in providing postsecondary education opportunities to Arkansans and the need for financial integrity and timely decisions on scholarship awards. The document prohibits retailers from selling tickets or shares to individuals under the age of 18. Retailers who knowingly sell to minors or allow them to play the lottery are guilty of a violation. The penalties for violations vary depending on the number of offenses within a 48-month period. For a first violation, the retailer may be fined up to $250. For subsequent violations, the fines increase, and the retailer’s license may be suspended for a certain period of time. In the case of a fifth or subsequent violation, the retailer’s license may be revoked. Employees of retailers who violate this section may also face fines. However, retailers have an affirmative defense if they reasonably and in good faith relied upon proof of age provided by the customer. The document does not mention any specific exemptions or penalties for lottery fraud or other offenses related to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act.
Whom does it apply to?
Retailers, employees of retailers
What does it govern?
Effective dates of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act, changes to the operational structure of the lottery
What are exemptions?
Retailers have an affirmative defense if they reasonably and in good faith relied upon proof of age provided by the customer.
What are the Penalties?
For a first violation, the retailer may be fined up to $250. For subsequent violations, the fines increase, and the retailer's license may be suspended for a certain period of time. In the case of a fifth or subsequent violation, the retailer's license may be revoked. Employees of retailers who violate this section may also face fines.
Jurisdiction
Arkansas