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Can you summarize OHRC Section 3770.05?
State Lottery > Lottery sales agent license.
Short Summary
This legal document pertains to the issuance and regulation of lottery sales agent licenses in Ohio. It defines a ‘person’ as any individual, association, corporation, partnership, or other business entity meeting the requirements set forth in the document. The director of the state lottery commission has the authority to license individuals as lottery sales agents based on various factors, including financial responsibility, accessibility of the place of business, sufficiency of existing agents, volume of expected sales, and public interest, convenience, or trust. The director also has the power to refuse, suspend, or revoke a license for reasons such as convictions of felonies, crimes involving moral turpitude, illegal gambling offenses, fraud or misrepresentation, violation of commission rules or orders, and illegal trafficking in supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. The document outlines the process for obtaining and renewing a lottery sales agent license, including the payment of fees, obtaining a surety bond or making a dedicated account deposit, and submitting renewal applications. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate and current license information. The document further highlights the trust relationship between the commission and lottery sales agents, as agents collect funds on behalf of the commission through the sale of lottery tickets. The director may issue temporary licenses pending the resolution of any questions arising under this section. Additionally, the document addresses rental payments for lottery sales agents and clarifies that only the amounts received as compensation from the state lottery commission for selling lottery tickets should be considered for computing rental payments.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person seeking to become a lottery sales agent in Ohio
What does it govern?
Lottery sales agent license
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
The director of the state lottery commission may refuse to grant, suspend, or revoke a license for various reasons, including convictions of felonies, crimes involving moral turpitude, illegal gambling offenses, fraud or misrepresentation, violation of commission rules or orders, and illegal trafficking in supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Jurisdiction
Ohio