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Can you summarize 29 DECO 4810?
State Lottery > Sales to certain persons prohibited; penalties.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the prohibition of sales to certain persons and the associated penalties. It prohibits individuals under 18 years old from purchasing lottery tickets or participating in internet ticket games. It also prohibits individuals under 21 years old from wagering on video lottery, sports lottery, table games, internet table games, or internet video lottery. Violations of these provisions are considered misdemeanors. Additionally, it prohibits the sale of tickets to individuals under 18 years old and the allowance of wagering by individuals under 21 years old by licensed video lottery agents, sports lottery agents, and their employees. Violations of these provisions are also considered misdemeanors, with certain defenses available. Furthermore, it prohibits officers or employees of the State Lottery Office and their immediate households from playing Delaware lottery games or receiving prizes. Violation of this provision results in forfeiture of prize money, a minimum of 1 year in jail, and a fine of at least $5,000.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals under 18 years old, individuals under 21 years old, licensed video lottery agents, sports lottery agents, and their employees, officers or employees of the State Lottery Office and their immediate households
What does it govern?
Sales to certain persons prohibited; penalties
What are exemptions?
The purchase of a ticket for the purpose of making a gift by a person 18 years of age or older to a person less than 18 years old. Defense to prosecution for selling a ticket or allowing wagering if the underage person presented proof of age or had an appearance that would lead a reasonable person to believe they were over the minimum age required.
What are the Penalties?
Violation of purchasing or participating in lottery games by individuals under 18 years old or wagering on video lottery, sports lottery, table games, internet table games, or internet video lottery by individuals under 21 years old is an unclassified misdemeanor. Violation of selling tickets to individuals under 18 years old or allowing wagering by individuals under 21 years old is a misdemeanor. Violation of playing Delaware lottery games or receiving prizes by officers or employees of the State Lottery Office or their immediate households results in forfeiture of prize money, a minimum of 1 year in jail, and a fine of at least $5,000.
Jurisdiction
Delaware