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Can you summarize AZRS 5-554?
Commission; director; powers and duties; definitions
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to the commission and director responsible for overseeing the state lottery in Arizona. The commission is required to meet with the director regularly to set policy, receive reports, and transact business. The commission is tasked with ensuring the state lottery generates maximum net revenue while maintaining the dignity of the state. The director is authorized to adopt rules related to lottery games, including types of games, selection of winning tickets, payment of prizes, ticket sales, licensing of agents, compensation of sales agents, and efficient operation of the lottery. The commission approves orders issued by the director for the operation of the lottery, including pricing of tickets, game themes, prize structures, frequency of drawings, eligibility requirements, and incentive programs. The commission is also responsible for maintaining and making certain information available to the public, while ensuring the confidentiality of certain information. The document further outlines restrictions on online and electronic games, establishment of multijurisdictional lottery games, and special instant ticket games for charitable organizations. It defines various terms related to lottery games and provides guidelines for electronic keno games and mobile draw games. The document prohibits certain types of games and requires the inclusion of a help statement for problem gambling on lottery tickets and at sales points.
Whom does it apply to?
The commission, the director, and individuals involved in the state lottery
What does it govern?
Commission, director, powers and duties, definitions
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Arizona