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NE Code § 9-811.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-811.01 - Lottery Investigation Petty Cash Fund; establishment; use; investment; Tax Commissioner; department; duties; records and reports.

9-811.01.  Lottery Investigation Petty Cash Fund; establishment; use; investment; Tax Commissioner; department; duties; records and reports.(1) The Tax Commissioner may apply to the Director of Administrative Services and the Auditor of Public Accounts to establish and maintain a Lottery Investigation Petty Cash Fund. The money used to initiate and maintain the fund shall be drawn solely from the State Lottery Operation Cash Fund. The Tax Commissioner shall determine the amount of money to be held in the Lottery Investigation Petty Cash Fund, consistent with carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the division but not to exceed five thousand dollars for the entire division. This restriction shall not apply to funds otherwise appropriated to the State Lottery Operation Cash Fund for investigative purposes. When the Director of Administrative Services and the Auditor of Public Accounts have approved the establishment of the Lottery Investigation Petty Cash Fund, a voucher shall be submitted to the Department of Administrative Services accompanied by such information as the department may require for the establishment of the fund. The Director of Administrative Services shall issue a warrant for the amount specified and deliver it to the division. The fund may be replenished as necessary, but the total amount in the fund shall not exceed ten thousand dollars in any fiscal year. The fund shall be audited by the Auditor of Public Accounts.(2) Any prize amounts won, less any investigative expenditures, by department personnel with funds drawn from the Lottery Investigation Petty Cash Fund or reimbursed from the State Lottery Operation Cash Fund shall be deposited into the Lottery Investigation Petty Cash Fund.(3) For the purpose of establishing and maintaining legislative oversight and accountability, the Department of Revenue shall maintain records of all expenditures, disbursements, and transfers of cash from the Lottery Investigation Petty Cash Fund.(4) By September 15 of each year, the department shall report to the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services and to the Legislative Fiscal Analyst the unexpended balance existing on June 30 of the previous fiscal year relating to investigative expenses in the Lottery Investigation Petty Cash Fund and any funds existing on June 30 of the previous fiscal year in the possession of division personnel involved in investigations. The report submitted to the Legislative Fiscal Analyst shall be submitted electronically. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source   Laws 1994, LB 694, § 117;   Laws 1995, LB 7, § 28;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 14. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 9-813 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-813 - Lottery game retailer; Tax Commissioner; powers and duties; deposit of funds; liability for tickets.

9-813.  Lottery game retailer; Tax Commissioner; powers and duties; deposit of funds; liability for tickets.(1) The Tax Commissioner may require each lottery game retailer to deposit all money received by the lottery game retailer from the sale of lottery tickets, less the amount, if any, retained as compensation for the sale of lottery tickets and less the amount, if any, paid in prizes, in financial institutions designated by the State Treasurer for credit to the State Lottery Operation Trust Fund and to file with the Tax Commissioner or his or her designated agent reports of the lottery game retailer's receipts and transactions regarding the sale of lottery tickets in such form and containing such information as the Tax Commissioner requires.(2) The Tax Commissioner may make such arrangements for any person, including a financial institution, to perform any functions, activities, or services in connection with the operation of lottery games pursuant to the State Lottery Act and the rules and regulations as he or she deems advisable, and such functions, activities, or services shall constitute lawful functions, activities, and services of such person.(3) The Tax Commissioner may authorize the electronic transfer of funds from the accounts of lottery game retailers to the State Lottery Operation Trust Fund.(4) All lottery game retailers shall be fully liable for the face value of all lottery tickets in their possession and shall deliver to the division upon demand all unsold lottery tickets or all money that would have been received by the lottery game retailers had the lottery tickets been sold less the amount, if any, retained as compensation for the sale of lottery tickets and less the amount, if any, paid in prizes.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 13;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 34.
NE Code § 9-814 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-814 - Prohibited acts; violations; penalties.

9-814.  Prohibited acts; violations; penalties.(1) It shall be a Class II misdemeanor for a lottery game retailer to fail to separate and keep separate all money received from the sale of lottery tickets less the amount, if any, retained as compensation for the sale of lottery tickets and less the amount, if any, paid in prizes or to fail to make available to the division all records pertaining to separate accounts maintained for revenue derived from the sale of lottery tickets.(2) It shall be a Class II misdemeanor for any lottery game retailer or his or her employee to knowingly sell a lottery ticket to any person under nineteen years of age.(3) It shall be a Class IV misdemeanor for a person under nineteen years of age to knowingly purchase a lottery ticket under the State Lottery Act.(4) It shall be a Class I misdemeanor for any person to sell lottery tickets without holding a valid contract with the division to sell such tickets.(5) It shall be a Class I misdemeanor for a lottery game retailer to sell lottery tickets at any price other than that established by the division.(6) It shall be a Class I misdemeanor to release any information obtained through a background investigation performed by the division without the prior written consent of the subject of the investigation except as provided in subdivision (3)(d) of section 9-808.(7) It shall be a Class III felony to alter or attempt to alter a lottery ticket for the purpose of defrauding a lottery game conducted pursuant to the State Lottery Act.(8) It shall be a Class IV felony to falsify information provided to the division for purposes of applying for a contract with the division or for purposes of completing a background investigation pursuant to the act.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 14;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 35;   Laws 1994, LB 694, § 120.
NE Code § 9-817 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-817 - Director and employees of the division; investigatory and enforcement powers; application to district court; contempt.

9-817.  Director and employees of the division; investigatory and enforcement powers; application to district court; contempt.The director and any employee of the division, when authorized by the director or Tax Commissioner, shall have the power (1) to make a thorough investigation into all the records and affairs of any person, organization, or corporation when, in the judgment of the director, such investigation is necessary to the proper performance of the division's duties and the efficient enforcement of the laws, including the power to administer oaths, (2) to examine under oath any person or any officer, employee, or agent of any organization or corporation, (3) to compel by subpoena the production of records, and (4) to compel by subpoena the attendance of any person in this state to testify before the Tax Commissioner or his or her designated representative. If any person willfully refuses to testify or obey a subpoena, the director may apply to a judge of the district court of Lancaster County for an order directing such person to comply with the subpoena. Any person who fails or refuses to obey such a court order shall be guilty of contempt of court.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 17;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 37.
NE Code § 9-818 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-818 - Attorney General and other law enforcement authority; powers and duties.

9-818.  Attorney General and other law enforcement authority; powers and duties.The Tax Commissioner or the director may confer with the Attorney General or his or her designee as he or she deems necessary and advisable to carry out the responsibilities of the division. Upon request of the director with the approval of the Tax Commissioner, it shall be the duty of the Attorney General and any other law enforcement authority to whom a violation is reported to investigate and cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted without delay.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 18;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 38.
NE Code § 9-819 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-819 - Lottery administration; hearings; rules and regulations; director; Tax Commissioner; duties; exempt from Administrative Procedure Act.

9-819.  Lottery administration; hearings; rules and regulations; director; Tax Commissioner; duties; exempt from Administrative Procedure Act.(1) The director shall develop rules and regulations concerning lottery administration for consideration by the Tax Commissioner. Rules and regulations shall be adopted, promulgated, amended, or repealed only after a public hearing by the Tax Commissioner. Notice of the hearing shall be given at least twenty days in advance in a newspaper of general circulation in the state. The Tax Commissioner shall either approve or disapprove the proposed adoption, promulgation, amendment, or repeal of such rules and regulations within ten days of the hearing.(2) Certified copies of any rules and regulations, for informational purposes only, shall be submitted to the Attorney General and the Secretary of State. Copies of the rules and regulations in force shall be made available to any person upon request.(3) The Tax Commissioner shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the conduct of all hearings.(4) For the purpose of adopting, amending, or repealing rules and regulations pursuant to the State Lottery Act, the Tax Commissioner and the division shall be exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 19;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 39. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 9-820 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-820 - Contracts awarded by Tax Commissioner; notices of hearings; orders and decisions; delivery.

9-820.  Contracts awarded by Tax Commissioner; notices of hearings; orders and decisions; delivery.Notices of hearings related to contracts awarded by the Tax Commissioner and copies of all orders and decisions of the Tax Commissioner concerning such contracts shall be mailed to the address of record of the appropriate party or parties.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 20;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 40;  Laws 2012, LB727, § 13.
NE Code § 9-821 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-821 - District court of Lancaster County; jurisdiction; appeal.

9-821.  District court of Lancaster County; jurisdiction; appeal.The district court of Lancaster County shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of all legal proceedings, except criminal actions, related to the administration, enforcement, or fulfillment of the responsibilities, duties, or functions of the division. An aggrieved party seeking review of an order or decision of the Tax Commissioner shall file an appeal with the district court of Lancaster County within thirty days after the date of such order or decision. All such proceedings shall be considered contested cases pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 21;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 41. Cross References  Administrative Procedure Act, see section 84-920.
NE Code § 9-822 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-822 - Books and records; requirements.

9-822.  Books and records; requirements.The director shall make and keep books and records which accurately and fairly reflect transactions of the lottery games conducted pursuant to the State Lottery Act, including the distribution of tickets to lottery game retailers, receipt of funds, prize claims, prizes paid, expenses, and all other activities and financial transactions involving revenue generated by such lottery games, so as to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain daily accountability.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 22;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 42.
NE Code § 9-824 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-824 - Lottery game retailer; contract with division; considerations.

9-824.  Lottery game retailer; contract with division; considerations.No person shall sell tickets without first contracting with the division as a lottery game retailer. Persons shall be awarded contracts as lottery game retailers in a manner which best serves the public convenience. Before awarding a contract, the director shall consider the financial responsibility and security of the applicant, the applicant's business or activity, the accessibility of the applicant's place of business or activity to the public, the efficiency of existing lottery game retailers in serving the public convenience, and the volume of expected sales. Political subdivisions or agencies or departments of such political subdivisions may be awarded contracts as lottery game retailers. Notwithstanding this or any other section of the State Lottery Act, nothing shall prohibit an onsite employee of a lottery game retailer from selling lottery tickets.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 24;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 44.
NE Code § 9-825 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-825 - Lottery game retailer; division; sale of tickets; when.

9-825.  Lottery game retailer; division; sale of tickets; when.A lottery game retailer shall not engage in business exclusively to sell tickets, except that the director or Tax Commissioner may award a temporary contract to permit a lottery game retailer to sell tickets to the public at special events approved by the Tax Commissioner. Nothing in the State Lottery Act shall prohibit the division or employees of the division from selling tickets to the public.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 25;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 45.
NE Code § 9-826 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-826 - Lottery game retailer; award of contract; director; findings required.

9-826.  Lottery game retailer; award of contract; director; findings required.A contract may be awarded to an applicant to operate as a lottery game retailer only after the director finds all of the following:(1) The applicant is at least nineteen years of age;(2) The applicant has not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving gambling, moral turpitude, dishonesty, or theft and the applicant has not been convicted of any other felony within ten years preceding the date such applicant applies for a contract;(3) The applicant has not been convicted of a violation of the Nebraska Bingo Act, the Nebraska County and City Lottery Act, the Nebraska Lottery and Raffle Act, the Nebraska Pickle Card Lottery Act, the Nebraska Small Lottery and Raffle Act, the State Lottery Act, or Chapter 28, article 11;(4) The applicant has not previously had a license revoked or denied under the Nebraska Bingo Act, the Nebraska County and City Lottery Act, the Nebraska Lottery and Raffle Act, the Nebraska Pickle Card Lottery Act, the Nebraska Small Lottery and Raffle Act, the State Lottery Act, or Chapter 28, article 11;(5) The applicant has not had a license or contract to sell tickets for a lottery in another jurisdiction revoked by the authority regulating such lottery or by a court of such jurisdiction;(6) The applicant has demonstrated financial responsibility, as determined in rules and regulations of the division, sufficient to meet the requirements of a lottery game retailer;(7) All persons holding at least a ten percent ownership interest in the applicant's business or activity have been disclosed;(8) The applicant has been in substantial compliance with Nebraska tax laws as determined by the director based on the severity of any possible violation for the five years prior to applying, is not delinquent in the payment of any Nebraska taxes at the time of application, and is in compliance with Nebraska tax laws at the time of application; and(9) The applicant has not knowingly made a false statement of material fact to the director.For purposes of this section, applicant shall include the entity seeking the contract and every sole proprietor, partner in a partnership, member in a limited liability company, officer of a corporation, shareholder owning in the aggregate ten percent or more of the stock of a corporation, and governing officer of an organization or political subdivision.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 26;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 46;   Laws 1994, LB 694, § 121;   Laws 1994, LB 884, § 19. Cross References   Nebraska Bingo Act, see section 9-201.  Nebraska County and City Lottery Act, see section 9-601.  Nebraska Lottery and Raffle Act, see section 9-401.  Nebraska Pickle Card Lottery Act, see section 9-301.  Nebraska Small Lottery and Raffle Act, see section 9-501.
NE Code § 9-827 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-827 - Lottery game retailer; cooperation with director; termination of contract.

9-827.  Lottery game retailer; cooperation with director; termination of contract.A lottery game retailer shall cooperate with the director by using point-of-purchase materials, posters, and other educational, informational, and marketing materials when requested to do so by the director. Lack of cooperation shall be sufficient cause for termination of a contract.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 27;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 47.
NE Code § 9-828 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-828 - Director; powers relating to contracts and fees.

9-828.  Director; powers relating to contracts and fees.The director may contract with lottery game retailers on a permanent, seasonal, or temporary basis and may require payment of an initial application fee or an annual fee, or both, as provided in rules and regulations. All fees shall be credited to the State Lottery Operation Trust Fund.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 28;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 48.
NE Code § 9-829 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-829 - Ticket sales; restrictions.

9-829.  Ticket sales; restrictions.A lottery game retailer shall sell tickets only on the premises stated in the contract. No ticket shall be sold over a telephone or through the mail. No credit shall be extended by the lottery game retailer for the purchase of a ticket. No lottery tickets shall be sold through a vending or dispensing device.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 29;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 49.
NE Code § 9-830 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-830 - Lottery game retailer; bond; requirements.

9-830.  Lottery game retailer; bond; requirements.(1) The director may require a bond from each lottery game retailer in an amount, as provided by rule or regulation, graduated according to the volume of expected sales of tickets by the retailer or may purchase a blanket surety bond or bonds covering the activities of all or selected retailers. The total and aggregate liability of a surety on any bond shall be limited to the amount specified in the bond.(2) A bond shall not be canceled by a surety on less than thirty days' notice in writing to the director. If a bond is canceled following proper written notice, the lottery game retailer shall file a new bond with the director in the required amount on or before the effective date of cancellation of the previous bond. Failure to do so shall result in the automatic suspension of the lottery game retailer's contract. A suspended contract shall be terminated upon proper notice if the requirements of this subsection are not met within thirty days of the suspension.Source   Laws 1991, LB 849, § 30;   Laws 1993, LB 138, § 50.
NE Code § 9-831 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 9 - Bingo and Other Gambling|9-831 - Advertising on problem gambling prevention, education, and awareness messages; requirements.

9-831.  Advertising on problem gambling prevention, education, and awareness messages; requirements.The division shall spend not less than five percent of the advertising budget for the state lottery on problem gambling prevention, education, and awareness messages. The division shall coordinate messages developed under this section with the prevention, education, and awareness messages in use by or developed in conjunction with the Gamblers Assistance Program established pursuant to section 9-1005. For purposes of this section, the advertising budget for the state lottery includes amounts budgeted and spent for advertising, promotions, incentives, public relations, marketing, or contracts for the purchase or lease of goods or services that include advertising, promotions, incentives, public relations, or marketing, but does not include in-kind contributions by media outlets.Source  Laws 2006, LB 1039, § 2;  Laws 2013, LB6, § 10.