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CA Govt Code § 8880.21 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission|Section 8880.21.

8880.21.  Quorum; VotingA quorum shall consist of three members of the Commission. All decisions of the Commission shall be made by a majority vote of the Commission.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1517, Sec. 2. Effective October 2, 1985. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.22 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission|Section 8880.22.

8880.22.  The Commission shall make quarterly reports of the operation of the Lottery to the Governor, the Attorney General, the Controller, the Treasurer, and the Legislature. The reports shall be due 75 days after the close of the quarter for which the information is being required. The reports shall include a full and complete statement of lottery revenues, prize disbursements, expenses, net revenues, and all other financial transactions involving lottery funds, including a statement of assets, statement of revenues, expenses, changes in net assets, and changes in financial position with all attached financial notes.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 438, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.23 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission|Section 8880.23.

8880.23.  Appointment of Director; RemovalThe Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint a Director within thirty days of the effective day of this Chapter. The Governor may remove the Director upon notification to the Commission and the Secretary of State. The Director shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the Commission. The Director shall be qualified by training and experience to direct the operations of a state-operated lottery.(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.24 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.24.

8880.24.  Powers and Duties of the Commission(a) The California State Lottery Commission shall exercise all powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. In all decisions, the commission shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the California State Lottery and shall act to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness in the operation and administration of the Lottery.(b) In decisions relating to advertising and promotion of the California State Lottery, the commission shall ensure that the California State Lottery complies with both the letter and spirit of the laws governing false and misleading advertising, including Section 17500 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. The commission shall also ensure that the overall estimated odds of winning some prize or prizes in a particular lottery game are posted on all television and print advertising, exclusive of outdoor advertising displays, signs, or banners, related to that game.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 131, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.25 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.25.

8880.25.  Operation of the LotteryThe Lottery shall be initiated and operated so as to produce the maximum amount of net revenues to supplement the total amount of money allocated for public education in California.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 917, Sec. 3. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.25.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.25.5.

8880.25.5.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Lottery Commission may do all of the following:(1) Purchase and sell assets in its own name.(2) Invest funds on deposit in the State Lottery Fund within or outside the State Treasury system.(3) Purchase and sell securities, including entering into bond purchase agreements with the state to purchase state general obligation bonds, or invest in other evidence of indebtedness issued by the state, including, but not limited to, notes issued pursuant to Part 5 (commencing with Section 17300) of Division 4 or warrants issued pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 17000) of Division 4.(b) The bonds or other evidence of indebtedness specified in subdivision (a), upon delivery to the Lottery Commission, shall, for all purposes, be valid and binding obligations of the issuer thereof, be validly issued and outstanding in accordance with their stated terms, and shall not be deemed to be owned by or on behalf of the issuer thereof.(Added by Stats. 2009, 4th Ex. Sess., Ch. 24, Sec. 1. Effective July 29, 2009.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.26 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.26.

8880.26.  (a) The provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 are not applicable to any rule or regulation promulgated by the commission.(b) Section 2889 of the Public Utilities Code shall not be applicable to any live, recorded, or recorded-interactive audio text access telephone service under contract to the commission, as of the effective date of the act adding this subdivision, that provides the public with lottery game draw results.(c) The provisions of the Public Contract Code shall not apply to expenditures made by the lottery in furtherance of its duty to produce the maximum amount of net revenues.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 764, Sec. 8. Effective November 14, 2008. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.27 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.27.

8880.27.  Meetings with the DirectorThe Commission shall meet with the Director not less than once each quarter to make recommendations and set policy, to approve or reject reports of the Director and transact such other business that may be properly brought before it.(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.28 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.28.

8880.28.  (a) The commission shall promulgate regulations specifying the types of lottery games to be conducted by the lottery, provided:(1) No lottery game may use the theme of roulette, dice, baccarat, blackjack, Lucky 7s, draw poker, slot machines, or dog racing.(2) In lottery games utilizing tickets, each ticket in these games shall bear a unique number distinguishing it from every other ticket in that game; and no name of an elected official shall appear on these tickets.(3) In games utilizing computer terminals or other devices, no coins or currency shall be dispensed as prizes to players from these computer terminals or devices.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), no changes in the types of games or methods of delivery of these games that incorporate technologies or mediums that did not exist, were not widely available, or were not commercially feasible at the time of the enactment of this chapter in 1984 shall be made, unless all of the following conditions are met:(1) This chapter is amended by statute to expressly authorize these changes.(2) The act making the amendments contains express legislative findings that the amendments are consistent with the terms of, and further the purposes of, this chapter.(3) The amendments comport with applicable state and federal law.(c) For purposes of this section, a change in the method of delivery means a material change in the way a consumer directly interacts with the game.(d) Subdivision (b) does not apply to technological changes implemented prior to October 11, 1993.(e) This section does not limit any internal technological changes made to the equipment or components utilized by the lottery.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 83, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.29 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.29.

8880.29.  (a) The commission shall promulgate regulations that specify the number and value of prizes for winning tickets or shares in each lottery game including, without limitation, cash prizes, merchandise prizes, prizes consisting of deferred payments or annuities, and prizes of tickets or shares in the same lottery game or other games conducted by the lottery, provided:(1) In lottery games utilizing tickets, the overall estimated odds of winning some prize or some cash prize as appropriate for the lottery game shall be printed on each ticket or on a play slip.(2) A detailed tabulation of the estimated number of prizes of each particular prize denomination that are expected to be awarded in each lottery game, or the estimated odds of winning the prizes, shall be available at each location at which tickets or shares in the lottery games are offered for sale to the public.(b) Annuity contracts that are purchased for prizes shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 8880.57.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 377, Sec. 1. Effective August 29, 1994. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.30 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.30.

8880.30.  The commission shall promulgate regulations that specify the method for determining winners in each lottery game, provided:(a) A lottery game may be based on the results of a horse race with the consent of the association conducting the race and the California Horse Racing Board. Any compensation received by an association for the use of its races to determine the winners of a lottery game shall be divided equally between commissions and purses.(b) If a lottery game utilizes a drawing of winning numbers, a drawing among entries, or a drawing among finalists, the drawings shall always be open to the public. No manual or physical selection in the drawings shall be conducted by any employee of the Lottery. Except for computer automated drawings, drawings shall be witnessed in person or via live audio and video feed by an independent lottery contractor having qualifications established by the commission. Any equipment used in the drawings shall be inspected in person or via live audio and video feed by the independent lottery contractor and an employee of the Lottery both before and after the drawings. The drawings and the inspections shall be both audio and video recorded.(c) It is the intent of this chapter that the commission may use any of a variety of existing or future methods or technologies in determining winners.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 152, Sec. 1. (SB 817) Effective August 26, 2013. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.31 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.31.

8880.31.  Sale Price of Tickets and SharesThe Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations specifying the retail sales price for each ticket or share for each Lottery Game, provided:(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), no ticket or share shall be sold for more or less than the retail sales price established by the Commission.(b) The retail price of each ticket or share in any Lottery Game conducted by the Lottery shall be at least one dollar ($1), except to the extent of any discounts authorized by the Commission.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 917, Sec. 4. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.326 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.326.

8880.326.  Upon the death of the prizewinner, the prize may be paid by any of the following methods:(a) To the trustee of a trust established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 8880.325, or, if the trust has been terminated, to those beneficiaries entitled to distribution under Section 8880.325.(b) To one or more beneficiaries designated on a form approved by the commission for that purpose, executed by the prizewinner, filed with the commission in accordance with regulations adopted by the commission to govern those designations, and in effect upon the prizewinner’s death.(c) In the absence of an assignment to a trust or a beneficiary designation, the prizewinner’s prize may be paid, as follows:(1) To the personal representative of the testate or intestate estate of a deceased prizewinner upon receipt by the commission of a court order and letters appointing an executor, administrator, or other personal representative of the estate of the deceased prizewinner, or pursuant to a final order of distribution.(2) As provided under Part 1 (commencing with Section 13000) or Part 2 (commencing with Section 13500) of Division 8 of the Probate Code.(3) To a person or persons designated under an appropriate judicial order adjudicating rights to the ownership of the prize.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 363, Sec. 4. Effective August 4, 1995.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.327 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.327.

8880.327.  For any assignments, transfers, or security interests provided for in Sections 8880.325 and 8880.326, the following shall apply:(a) The commission may establish a reasonable fee for all expenses incurred in order to comply with Section 8880.325 or 8880.326 relating to an authorized assignment, transfer, or security interest. The fee may be deducted from the prize moneys paid by the lottery pursuant to Section 8880.325 or 8880.326.(b) Upon the payment of prize moneys pursuant to Section 8880.325 or 8880.326 or an order of a court, the lottery, the director, the commission, and the employees of the lottery and the state shall be discharged of any and all liability for the prize paid, and they shall have no duty or obligation to any persons asserting another interest in, or right to receive, the prize payment.(c) The commission shall adopt regulations necessary to implement Section 8880.325 or 8880.326 allowing for a limited right of prizewinners to assign their rights to prize payments and setting the reasonable fee for expenses to be recovered by the lottery. The regulations shall be consistent with and shall further the Legislature’s intent that prizewinners who wish to do so should be afforded the opportunity to currently enjoy more of their winnings as provided by Section 1 of Chapter 890 of the Statutes of 1994. If the commission deems it necessary, the regulations may require, as a condition to any voluntary assignment pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 8880.325, that the prizewinner be represented by independent legal counsel and receive independent financial and tax advice concerning the effect of the assignment.(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 363, Sec. 5. Effective August 4, 1995.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.33 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 8880.33.

8880.33.  (a) The commission shall promulgate regulations specifying the manner of distribution, dissemination, or sale of lottery tickets or shares to lottery game retailers or directly to the public, and the incentives, if any, for lottery employees engaged in the distribution or sales activities.(b) The commission shall also make available upon request to lottery game retailers a model agreement to govern the division of prizes among multiple purchasers of a winning ticket or tickets purchased through a group purchase or pooling arrangement.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 500, Sec. 4. Effective August 17, 1992. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.34 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Director|Section 8880.34.

8880.34.  SalaryThe Director shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2. The Director shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the duties of his or her office and shall not be engaged in any other profession or occupation.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 220, Sec. 1. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.35 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Director|Section 8880.35.

8880.35.  The director shall, subject to the approval of the commission, perform all duties, exercise all powers and jurisdiction, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes of this chapter. The director shall act as secretary of the commission and executive officer of the lottery. The director shall supervise and administer the operation of the lottery in accordance with this chapter and the regulations promulgated by the commission. In addition, the director shall have access to criminal history information pursuant to Sections 11105 and 11105.01 of the Penal Code. In all decisions, the director shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the California State Lottery and shall act to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness of the operation and administration of the lottery. In decisions relating to advertising and promotion of the lottery, the director shall ensure that the lottery complies with both the letter and spirit of the laws governing false and misleading advertising, including Section 17500 and following of the Business and Professions Code.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 500, Sec. 5. Effective August 17, 1992. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.36 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Director|Section 8880.36.

8880.36.  Power to HireThe Director shall hire, pursuant to the approval of the Commission, such professional, clerical, technical and administrative personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.37 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Director|Section 8880.37.

8880.37.  Deputy DirectorsUpon recommendation of the Director, the Governor shall appoint up to four deputy directors. The Director shall supervise each deputy director’s activities. The Commission shall determine the compensation of each deputy director.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1517, Sec. 3. Effective October 2, 1985. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.38 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA|DIVISION 1 - GENERAL|CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984|ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of the Director|Section 8880.38.

8880.38.  (a) One of the deputy directors shall be the Deputy Director for Security, and be responsible for a security division to assure integrity, honesty, and fairness in the operation and administration of the California State Lottery, including, but not limited to, an examination of the qualifications and criminal history of all prospective and current employees, prospective and current Lottery Game Retailers, and prospective and current Lottery suppliers as defined in Section 8880.57. Fingerprints shall be obtained in this process and shall be furnished to the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice shall submit one set of the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation as required, and shall retain the other set to obtain the California criminal history record that may be maintained.(b) The Deputy Director for Security shall be qualified by training and experience, including at least five years of law enforcement experience, and shall have knowledge and experience in computer security, to fulfill these responsibilities. The Deputy Director for Security shall confer with the Attorney General or his or her designee and the Controller or his or her designee as the Deputy Director for Security deems necessary and advisable to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness of the operation and administration of the Lottery. The Deputy Director for Security shall report any alleged violation of any law related to the operations of the California State Lottery to the appropriate law enforcement agency and the Attorney General for further investigation and action. The Deputy Director for Security and lottery security officers shall have access to criminal history information pursuant to Sections 11105 and 11105.01 of the Penal Code.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the commission may adopt regulations for alternate methods of examining the qualifications and criminal history of lottery game retailers and lottery suppliers, as defined in Section 8880.57.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 764, Sec. 10. Effective November 14, 2008. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)