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Can you summarize OHRC Section 3770.07?
State Lottery > Claiming of prizes - unclaimed lottery prizes fund.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the claiming of prizes in the context of the unclaimed lottery prizes fund. It applies to holders of winning lottery products, executors or administrators of deceased holders, trustees of trusts, and eligible persons serving on active military duty. The document specifies that lottery prize awards must be claimed within 180 days after the announcement of the prize award for online games, after the close of the game for instant games, and after the end of the sporting event or series of sporting events for lottery sports gaming. It also states that prize awards meeting or exceeding certain reportable winnings amounts must have the name, address, and social security number of each beneficial owner documented. If no valid claim is made within the prescribed period, the prize money or proceeds from the sale of goods or services awarded as prizes are returned to the state lottery fund. The document further addresses the sharing of information with other governmental agencies, the payment of prizes to minors or individuals under legal disability, the assignability of prize awards, and the subject of prize awards to garnishment, attachment, execution, withholding, or deduction. It also prohibits certain individuals from being awarded or claiming lottery prize awards. The document concludes by specifying the discharge of liability upon payment of prize awards and the methods of payment for installment payments.
Whom does it apply to?
Holders of winning lottery products, executors or administrators of deceased holders, trustees of trusts, eligible persons serving on active military duty
What does it govern?
Claiming of prizes - unclaimed lottery prizes fund
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Ohio