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Can you summarize IACO 725.12?
VICE > Lotteries and lottery tickets definition prosecution.
Short Summary
This section of the Iowa Code governs lotteries and lottery tickets. It prohibits making or establishing a lottery, advertising or selling lottery tickets, or possessing lottery tickets with the intent to sell or dispose of them. However, there are exemptions for lotteries legally operated in other jurisdictions and lotteries conducted by not-for-profit organizations or commercial organizations as occasional promotional activities. Violating this section is considered a serious misdemeanor.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who makes or aids in making or establishing a lottery, advertises or sells lottery tickets, or possesses lottery tickets with the intent to sell or dispose of them
What does it govern?
Lotteries and lottery tickets
What are exemptions?
This section does not prohibit the advertising or possession of lottery tickets from a legally operated lottery in another jurisdiction. It also does not prohibit the advertising of a lottery conducted by a not-for-profit organization that qualifies as tax exempt under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, or conducted by a commercial organization as an occasional and ancillary promotional activity.
What are the Penalties?
Committing the offenses described in this section is a serious misdemeanor.
Jurisdiction
Iowa