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Can you summarize GACO 50-27-17?
General Provisions > State-wide network of retailers; commissions; certificate of authority; qualifications of retailers; fees for outlets; review of activities; gifts or gratuities.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Georgia Code, pertains to the lottery for education and its general provisions. It recognizes the need for a state-wide network of lottery retailers to promote ticket sales and lottery game participation while ensuring the integrity of operations. The document emphasizes providing small retailers with opportunities to participate. Lottery retailers are compensated through commissions and may receive other forms of incentive compensation. The corporation issues a certificate of authority to each retailer, which must be displayed publicly. Qualification criteria for retailers are based on objective factors such as financial responsibility, security, accessibility, integrity, and reputation. The document outlines various disqualifications for retailers, including criminal convictions, violations of lottery provisions, and exclusive engagement in lottery ticket sales. Application fees are charged for each outlet, and retailer contracts can be suspended, revoked, or terminated for violations. The document also prohibits retailers from providing gifts or gratuities to certain individuals associated with the corporation. No specific penalties are mentioned in the document.
Whom does it apply to?
Lottery retailers, the corporation, the board
What does it govern?
State-wide network of lottery retailers, commissions, certificate of authority, qualifications of retailers, fees for outlets, review of activities, gifts or gratuities
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Georgia