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8 ME Rev Stat § 403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §403. Statement of purpose

 §403. Statement of purpose This compact is enacted to implement the operation of Tri-state Lotto for the purpose of raising additional revenue for each of the party states. Tri-state Lotto is not intended to replace any existing lottery games in the party states but, rather, to be run in addition to those games. Tri-state Lotto tickets will be sold in each of the party states and processed in a central area to be determined by the commission. Not less than 50% of the gross sales from each state will be aggregated in a common prize pool, and operating costs will be charged proportionally, according to sales, to the party states. The remaining revenues generated within each state remain in that particular state.   [PL 2013, c. 352, §4 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 352, §4 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 404 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §404. Definitions

 §404. Definitions (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)As used in this compact, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]1.  Commission.  "Commission" means the Tri-state Lotto Commission created and established by this compact.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Concurrent legislation.  "Concurrent legislation" means legislation enacted by one of the party states which is concurred in by the other party states in the form of enactments having like effect.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 2-A.  Electronic funds transfer.  "Electronic funds transfer" means a transaction using an electronic device for the purpose of ordering, instructing or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account.   [PL 2013, c. 352, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Lotto.  "Lotto" means a game of chance as prescribed by the commission.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 4.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Party states.  "Party states" means the states of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 4.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Party states.  "Party states" means the states of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine and other New England states pursuant to section 402.   [PL 1999, c. 586, §2 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF).] 5.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Tri-state Lotto.  "Tri-state Lotto" means a combined lotto game for all member states, with common tickets, common advertising and a common prize pool.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 5.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Tri-state Lotto.  "Tri-state Lotto," or other such name as may be adopted by the party states, means a combined lotto game for all member states, with common tickets, common advertising and a common prize pool.   [PL 1999, c. 586, §2 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 586, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 352, §5 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 405 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §405. Creation of the Tri-state Lotto Commission

 §405. Creation of the Tri-state Lotto Commission The party states, for the purpose of operating Tri-state Lotto, do hereby establish and create the Tri-state Lotto Commission.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 406 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §406. Nature of the commission

 §406. Nature of the commission The commission shall be an interstate body, both corporate and politic, serving as a common agency of the party states and representing them both collectively and individually in the exercise of its powers and duties.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 407 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §407. Organization of the commission

 §407. Organization of the commission The commission is composed of one member from each of the party states. Each compact member state lottery or sweepstakes commission shall appoint one of its members to serve on the Tri-state Lotto Commission. Each member holds office at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The commission shall elect a chair from among its members, annually.   [RR 2013, c. 2, §8 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). RR 2013, c. 2, §8 (COR).
8 ME Rev Stat § 408 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §408. Functioning of the commission

 §408. Functioning of the commission 1.  Commission functions.  The commission's functions shall be performed and carried out by its members and by such advisory committees or panels, or both as the commission may establish, and by such officers, independent contractors, agents, employees and consultants as may be appointed by the commission. All such officers, independent contractors, agents, consultants and employees shall hold office at the pleasure of the commission, unless the commission otherwise decides, and the commission shall prescribe the person's powers, duties and qualifications and fix their compensation and other terms of their employment.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Unanimous decision.  Any action of the commission shall not be effective or binding unless there is a unanimous decision by all of the representatives of the various party states.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Compensation.  The members of the commission shall receive compensation for their services, pursuant to this compact and in accordance with the policies of the respective states, and they shall be entitled to be reimbursed for the expenses they naturally and necessarily incur in the performance of their duties.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Member.  Any member of the commission who is otherwise a public officer or employee shall not suffer a forfeiture of his office or employment, or any loss or diminution in the rights and privileges pertaining thereto, by reason of membership on the commission.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 410 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §410. Cooperation and assistance of other agencies

 §410. Cooperation and assistance of other agencies To avoid duplication of effort and in the interests of economy, the commission may make use of existing studies, plans, data and other materials in the possession of the governmental agencies of the party states and their respective political subdivisions. Each such agency may make those materials available to the commission and otherwise assist it in the performance of its functions. The officers and personnel of those agencies, and of any other government or agency whatever, may serve at the request of the commission upon such advisory committees and panels as the commission determines to create, and the officers and personnel may serve upon those committees and panels without forfeiture of office or employment and with no loss or diminution in the status, rights and privileges which they otherwise enjoy.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 411 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §411. Licensing of Tri-state Lotto sales agents (REPEALED)

 §411. Licensing of Tri-state Lotto sales agents (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 310, §13 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 412 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §412. Suspension and revocation of licenses (REPEALED)

 §412. Suspension and revocation of licenses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 310, §14 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 413 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §413. Inapplicability of other statutes

 §413. Inapplicability of other statutes 1.  Inapplicability.  No other law providing for any penalty or disability for the sale of lottery tickets or any acts done in connection with a lottery applies to the sale of tickets or acts performed under this chapter.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Precedence.  The provisions of this compact shall apply and take precedence in the event of any conflict between the provisions contained in this compact and the provisions of other laws of any of the member states.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 414 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §414. When sale of tickets prohibited

 §414. When sale of tickets prohibited 1.  Prohibition; price; licensed sales agent.  No ticket may be sold at a price greater than those fixed by the commission, nor may a sale be made by any person other than a licensed sales agent. Any person who violates any of these provisions shall be subject to the sanctions of each respective party state's lottery statutes.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Prohibition; age limitation.  No ticket may be sold to any person under 18 years of age, but this shall not be deemed to prohibit the purchase of a ticket for the purpose of making a gift by a person 18 years of age or older to a person less than that age. Any licensee or the employee or agent of any licensee who sells or offers to sell a ticket to any person under 18 years of age shall be subject to the sanctions of each respective party state's lottery statutes.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Prohibition; affiliation with commission.  No prize may be paid to any of the following persons:   A. Any member, officer or employee of the commission; or   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]B. Any spouse, child, brother, sister or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of abode of any of the persons set out in paragraph A.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).][PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 415 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §415. Collection and disposition of revenue

 §415. Collection and disposition of revenue 1.  Delivery to commission of party state.  All moneys received by any and all Tri-state Lotto sales agents from the sales of Tri-state Lotto tickets, less the amount, if any, retained pursuant to section 409, subsection 1, paragraph G shall be delivered weekly to the commission of the party state in which the sales were made.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Tri-state Lotto Prize Account.  Within one week after a Tri-state Lotto drawing or selection of winning tickets sold under the authority of this chapter or chapter 14-A, the party state lottery or commission shall pay to the commission, who in turn shall promptly pay to an account known as the Tri-state Lotto Prize Account, such money as is necessary for the payment of prizes, less actual prizes paid by the respective party state in the preceding week, but not less than 50% of the total amount for which tickets have been sold.   [PL 2013, c. 352, §9 (AMD).] 3.  Interest; prize account.  Interest earned by the Tri-state Lotto Prize Account shall accrue to the party states in direct proportion to their contribution to the account. Distribution shall be made at least semiannually.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Withdrawals.  The withdrawals, pursuant to section 416, of moneys from the Tri-state Lotto Prize Account so deposited by the commission, shall be subject to a check signed by a member of the commission or such officer, employee or agent of the commission as the commission may designate. The moneys in the prize payment account shall be paid out of that account on vouchers certified or approved by the commission or its duly designated officer, agent or employee.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Tri-state Lotto Operations Account.  The commission shall receive from party states, within one week after a Tri-state Lotto drawing, an additional sum of moneys not to exceed 15% of the total amount for which tickets have been sold. The moneys to be deposited in a bank, banking house or trust company selected by the commission in an account to be named the Tri-state Lotto Operations Account. The operations account shall be used to pay Tri-state Lotto current operating costs, which shall be charged proportionally to the party states. If operating costs exceed or fall short of the amount obtained in that account, appropriate adjustments shall be made on a quarterly basis within 30 days of the end of each quarter.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 6.  Interest; operations account.  Interest earned by the Tri-state Lotto Operations Account shall accrue to the party states in direct proportion to their contribution to the account. Distribution shall be made at least semiannually.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 64, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 352, §9 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 416 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §416. Certification of prize winners and payment of prizes

 §416. Certification of prize winners and payment of prizes 1.  Prizes over $5,000; certified list.  All prizes over $5,000 are awarded to holders of winning tickets as provided in this section. Within one week after any drawing or selection of prize winning tickets, the commission shall deliver to each of the party states a certified list of the tickets to which prizes are awarded and the amount of each such prize. Upon delivery of the certified list and voucher of the commission, moneys sufficient for the payment of those prizes may be withdrawn from the prize account established in section 415, subsection 2. The commission shall each month provide each party state with a record of all such withdrawals. Payment of prizes is made by the commission, or its designee, to holders of the tickets to which prizes are awarded. The right of any person to a prize drawn is not assignable, except that payment of any prize drawn may be paid to another person as provided in section 416-A.   [PL 1995, c. 652, §1 (AMD); PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. C, §4 (AFF).] 2.  Payment; persons under 18 years of age.  If the person entitled to a prize on any winning ticket is under 18 years of age , the commission may make payment in the amount of the prize to the minor by a check made payable to an adult member of the minor's family or a guardian as custodian of the minor or by an electronic funds transfer to any financial institution to an account in the name of an adult member of the minor's family or a guardian of the minor as custodian for the minor. The person named as custodian has the same duties and powers as a person designated as a custodian in a manner prescribed by the Maine Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. For purposes of this subsection, "adult member of the minor's family," "custodian" and "financial institution" have the same meanings as set out in that Act. The commission is discharged of all further liability upon payment of a prize to a minor pursuant to this subsection.   [PL 2013, c. 352, §10 (AMD).] 3.  Prizes under $5,000.  Prizes of less than $5,000 may be paid in such manner as the commission may direct in its rules, as long as those rules are not inconsistent with this compact.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 295, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 295, §4 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 652, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 652, §4 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 352, §10 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. C, §4 (AFF).
8 ME Rev Stat § 417 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §417. Unclaimed prize money

 §417. Unclaimed prize money Unclaimed prize money for the prize on a winning ticket must be retained by the commission for payment to the person entitled to the prize money for one year after the drawing or selection of a winning ticket in which the prize was won. If a claim is not made for the prize within one year from the date of the drawing or selection of a winning ticket, the prize money must be credited to the prize pool. Upon the expiration of a one-year time period from the drawing date or selection of a winning ticket, the ticket holder forfeits any claim or entitlement to the prize money.   [PL 2013, c. 352, §12 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 352, §12 (AMD).
8 ME Rev Stat § 418 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §418. Duration of commission and Tri-state Lotto

 §418. Duration of commission and Tri-state Lotto The commission and Tri-state Lotto shall continue in existence until this compact is revoked by all of the party states. The withdrawal of one party state shall not render the compact invalid between the remaining states.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 419 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §419. Interpretation

 §419. Interpretation This compact shall be construed liberally to effectuate its purposes.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 420 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §420. Amendments

 §420. Amendments Amendments and supplements to this compact may be adopted by concurrent legislation of the party states.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 421 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §421. Immunity and limitation on liability

 §421. Immunity and limitation on liability 1.  Sovereign Immunity.  The commission shall enjoy the sovereign immunity of the party states and neither it nor any of its officers or employees may be sued in any court or tribunal whatsoever by any player in connection with their activities in administering the Tri-state Lotto Game.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Liability; pledge of credit.  The commission may not pledge the credit of the party states, or any of them individually, or impose any liability upon them, or any of them, directly or indirectly.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Disputes concerning tickets.  In the event a dispute arises as to whether a ticket is a winning ticket, and irrespective of whether the basis for the dispute is a claim of negligence, breach of contract, intentional tort or any other culpable conduct on the part of the commission, its members or employees, the player's sole remedy shall be to apply to the commission for a refund of the price allegedly wagered, and whether that price is refunded lies solely within the discretion of the commission. The provisions of this section are essential to the compact.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 422 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §422. Fiscal year

 §422. Fiscal year The fiscal year of the Tri-state Lotto Commission shall be from July 1st of one calendar year to June 30th of the succeeding calendar year.   [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).
8 ME Rev Stat § 423 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT|8 §423. State tax exemption (REPEALED)

 §423. State tax exemption (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 343, §2 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 441 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §441. License required (REPEALED)

 §441. License required (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 442 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §442. Definition (REPEALED)

 §442. Definition (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 443 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §443. Issuance of license (REPEALED)

 §443. Issuance of license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 433, §9 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 598, §9 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 348, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 562, §2 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 444 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §444. Posting of license (REPEALED)

 §444. Posting of license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 445 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §445. License nontransferable (REPEALED)

 §445. License nontransferable (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 446 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §446. Minors under 16 (REPEALED)

 §446. Minors under 16 (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 284, §1 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 446-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §446-A. Local option (REPEALED)

 §446-A. Local option (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 129 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 447 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §447. Application (REPEALED)

 §447. Application (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 448 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §448. Copy of license (REPEALED)

 §448. Copy of license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 449 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §449. Revocation of license; appeal (REPEALED)

 §449. Revocation of license; appeal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).
8 ME Rev Stat § 450 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS|Chapter 17: PIN BALL MACHINES|8 §450. Violations (REPEALED)

 §450. Violations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §3 (RP).