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CA Govt Code § 8880.39 (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 8880.39.

8880.39.  The director shall confer as frequently as necessary or desirable, but not less than once every quarter, with the commission, on the operation and administration of the lottery. The director shall make available for inspection by the commission, upon request, all books, records, files, and other information and documents of the lottery, advise the commission and recommend any matters as he or she deems necessary and advisable to improve the operation and administration of the lottery.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1218, Sec. 2. Effective October 11, 1993. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.40 (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 8880.40.

8880.40.  Study of Lottery Systems; Recommendations for ImprovementThe Director shall make an on-going study of the operation and the administration of the lotteries which may be in operation in other states or countries, of available literature on the subject, of Federal laws which may affect the operation of the Lottery, and of the reaction of citizens of the State to existing or proposed features in Lottery Games, with a view toward recommending improvements that will tend to serve the purposes of this Chapter. The Director may make recommendations to the Commission, Governor, and Legislature on any matters concerning the secure and efficient operation and administration of the lottery and the convenience of the purchasers of tickets and shares.(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.41 (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 8880.41.

8880.41.  The director shall make and keep books and records that accurately and fairly reflect each day’s transactions, including, but not limited to, the distribution of tickets or shares to lottery game retailers, receipt of funds, prize claims, prize disbursements or prizes liable to be paid, expenses and other financial transactions of the lottery necessary so as to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and maintain daily accountability.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 500, Sec. 6. Effective August 17, 1992. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.42 (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 8880.42.

8880.42.  The director shall provide a monthly cumulative sales report to the commission and the Controller within 15 days after the end of each month. The report shall include cumulative lottery sales by product, compared to the commission-approved budget and the estimated administrative expenses for the current fiscal year.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 531, Sec. 3. Effective October 4, 1995. Note: Section 8880.42 originally was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.43 (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 8880.43.

8880.43.  The director shall provide the following informational reports to the Department of Finance, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and the budget committees of the Legislature:(a) No later than January 10 of each year, a copy of the proposed administrative budget for the California State Lottery Commission for the fiscal year that begins the following July 1.(b) No later than June 1 of each year, a copy of the California State Lottery Commission’s proposed administrative budget and expected sales revenues for the fiscal year that begins the following July 1. If applicable, this report shall detail any administrative funding that is proposed to be used to supplement the prize pool of any lottery game.(c) No later than June 30 of each year, the final budget and revenue projections approved by the California State Lottery Commission for the fiscal year that begins the following July 1. The report shall include any approved revision, and supporting documentation, to the June 1 proposed budget provided pursuant to subdivision (b). If applicable, this report shall detail any administrative funding that is proposed to be used to supplement the prize pool of any lottery game.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 19, Sec. 13. (AB 111) Effective June 27, 2017.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.44 (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 8880.44.

8880.44.  Demographic Study of Lottery PlayersAfter the first six months of sales to the public, the Director shall engage an independent firm experienced in demographic analysis to conduct a special study which shall ascertain the demographic characteristics of the players of each Lottery Game, including but not limited to their income, age, sex, education, and frequency of participation. This report shall be presented to the Commission, the Governor, the State Controller, the State Treasurer, and the Legislature. Similiar studies shall be conducted from time to time as determined by the Director.(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.45 (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 8880.45.

8880.45.  Study of the Effectiveness of Lottery CommunicationsAfter the first full year of sales to the public, the Director shall engage an independent firm experienced in the analysis of advertising, promotion, public relations, incentives, and other aspects of communications to conduct a special study of the effectiveness of such communication activities and make recommendations to the Commission on the future conduct and future rate of expenditure for such activities. This report shall be presented to the Commission, the Governor, the State Controller, and the State Treasurer. Until the presentation of such report and action by the Commission, the Commission shall expend as close to 31/2% as practical of the projected sales of all lottery tickets and shares for advertising, promotion, public relations, incentives, and other aspects of communications. Similar studies shall be conducted from time to time after the first such study as determined by the Director.(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.46 (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 8880.46.

8880.46.  After the first nine months of sales to the public, the Commission shall engage an independent firm experienced in security procedures, including, but not limited to, computer security and systems security, to conduct a comprehensive study and evaluation of all aspects of security in the operation of the Lottery. This study shall include, but not be limited to, personnel security, Lottery Game Retailer security, Lottery Contractors security, security of manufacturing operations of Lottery Contractors, security against ticket counterfeiting and alterations and other means of fraudulently winning, security of drawings, computer security, data communications security, data base security, security controls and physical security, security in distribution, security involving validation and payment procedures, security involving unclaimed prizes, security aspects applicable to each particular Lottery Game, security against locating winners in Lottery Games having preprinted winners, and any other aspects of security applicable to the Lottery and its operations. The portion of the report containing the overall evaluation of the Lottery in terms of each aspect of security shall be presented to the Commission, the Governor, the Controller, the Treasurer, the Attorney General, and the Legislature. The portion of the report containing specific recommendations shall be exempt from public disclosure and shall be presented only to the Commission, the Attorney General, the Controller and the Governor. Upon request, all materials and data used in the production of the report shall be made available to the Commission, the Attorney General, the Controller, and the Governor. Similar audits of security shall be conducted every two years after the completion of the first audit.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 438, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2005. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.46.5 (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 4.5 - Public And Financial Accountability|Section 8880.46.5.

8880.46.5.  The director shall engage an independent firm of certified public accountants to conduct an annual audit of all accounts and transactions of the lottery. The audited financial statements shall be presented to the commission, the Governor, the Controller, the Treasurer, the Attorney General, and the Legislature not more than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year. The independent auditor’s report shall be posted on the Internet.(Added by Stats. 2009, 3rd Ex. Sess., Ch. 8, Sec. 3. Effective February 20, 2009. Note: This section contains provisions from former Section 8880.43 (repealed by Ch. 8), which was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.46.6 (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 4.5 - Public And Financial Accountability|Section 8880.46.6.

8880.46.6.  The Controller shall conduct quarterly and annual postaudits of all accounts and transactions of the commission and other special postaudits as the Controller deems necessary. The Controller or his or her agents conducting an audit under this chapter shall have access and authority to examine any and all records of the commission, its distributing agencies, lottery contractors, and lottery game retailers. The Controller may issue a public report of any annual postaudit, which shall be posted on the Internet.(Added by Stats. 2009, 3rd Ex. Sess., Ch. 8, Sec. 3. Effective February 20, 2009. Note: This section contains provisions from former Section 8880.67 (repealed by Ch. 8), which was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.47 (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 5 - Lottery Game Retailers|Section 8880.47.

8880.47.  The commission shall promulgate regulations specifying the terms and conditions for contracting with lottery game retailers so as to provide adequate and convenient availability of tickets or shares to prospective buyers of lottery games.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 500, Sec. 7. Effective August 17, 1992. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.48 (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 5 - Lottery Game Retailers|Section 8880.48.

8880.48.  (a) The director shall, pursuant to this chapter and the regulations of the commission, select as lottery game retailers those persons and organizations as the director deems shall best serve the public convenience and promote the sale of tickets or shares. No person under the age of 18 years shall be a lottery game retailer. In the selection of lottery game retailers, the director shall consider factors such as financial responsibility, integrity, reputation, accessibility of the place of business or activity to the public, security of the premises, the sufficiency of existing lottery game retailers to serve the public convenience, and the projected volume of the sales for the lottery game involved.(b) In order to allow an evaluation of the competence, integrity, and character of potential lottery game retailers, the commission may require information it deems necessary of any person, corporation, trust, association, partnership, or joint venture applying for authority to act as a lottery game retailer.(c) No person shall be a lottery game retailer if the person is engaged exclusively in the business of selling lottery tickets or shares. A person lawfully engaged in nongovernmental business on state property, an owner or lessee of an establishment which sells alcoholic beverages, and a civic and fraternal organization may be selected as a lottery game retailer. The director may contract with lottery game retailers on a seasonal or temporary basis.(d) The commission shall establish a formal written appeal process concerning the denial of an application for, or revocation of, a contract to be a lottery game retailer.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 764, Sec. 11. Effective November 14, 2008. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.49 (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 5 - Lottery Game Retailers|Section 8880.49.

8880.49.  A contract with a lottery game retailer shall not be assignable or transferable.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 500, Sec. 9. Effective August 17, 1992. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.50 (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 5 - Lottery Game Retailers|Section 8880.50.

8880.50.  (a) The commission shall promulgate regulations that prescribe the procedure by which a contract with a lottery game retailer may be terminated and the reasons for the termination, including, but not limited to, instances where a lottery game retailer knowingly sells a ticket or share to any person under the age of 18 years.(b) Any lottery game retailer who employs or uses the services of any person under the age of 18 years for the sale of lottery tickets or shares shall be subject to suspension or revocation of his or her contract. However, a person under the age of 18 years may be employed or used to sell lottery tickets or shares, if that person is under the continuous supervision of a person 21 years of age or older.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 500, Sec. 10. Effective August 17, 1992. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.51 (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 5 - Lottery Game Retailers|Section 8880.51.

8880.51.  Compensation for Lottery Game RetailersUnless the Commission shall otherwise determine, the compensation paid to Lottery Game Retailers shall be a minimum of 5% of the retail price of tickets or shares. In addition, an incentive bonus may be paid to such Lottery Game Retailers based on attainment of sales volume or other objectives as specified by the Director for each Lottery Game. In the case of a Lottery Game Retailer whose rental payments for his premises are contractually computed, in whole or in part, on the basis of a percentage of his retail sales, and where such computation of his retail sales is not explicitly defined to include sales of tickets or shares in a state-operated lottery, the compensation received by the Lottery Game Retailer from the Lottery shall be deemed as the amount of the retail sale for purposes of computing his rental payment.(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.52 (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 5 - Lottery Game Retailers|Section 8880.52.

8880.52.  Sales to Minors(a) No tickets or shares in Lottery Games shall be sold to persons under the age of 18 years. Any person who knowingly sells a ticket or share in a Lottery Game to a person under the age of 18 years is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person under the age of 18 years who buys a ticket or share in a Lottery is guilty of a misdemeanor. In the case of lottery tickets or shares sold by Lottery Game Retailers or their employees, these persons shall establish safeguards to assure that the sales are not made to persons under the age of 18 years. In the case of the dispensing of tickets or shares by vending machines or other devices, the Commission shall establish safeguards to help assure that the vending machines or devices are not operated by persons under the age of 18 years.(b) All tickets or shares in Lottery Games shall include, and any devices which dispense tickets or shares in Lottery Games shall have posted in a conspicuous place thereupon, a notice which declares that state law prohibits the selling of a lottery ticket or share to, and the payment of any prize to, a person under the age of 18 years.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 55, Sec. 15. Effective April 16, 1986. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.53 (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 5 - Lottery Game Retailers|Section 8880.53.

8880.53.  No lottery tickets or shares shall be sold by a lottery game retailer unless the retailer has a certificate of authority, issued by the lottery, to sell lottery tickets.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 377, Sec. 3. Effective August 29, 1994. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.54 (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 5 - Lottery Game Retailers|Section 8880.54.

8880.54.  BondingThe Director may require a bond from any Lottery Game Retailer in an amount specified by regulation or may purchase blanket bonds covering the activities of selected Lottery Game Retailers. These bonds shall be payable upon order of the Commission.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 55, Sec. 16. Effective April 16, 1986. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.55 (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 5 - Lottery Game Retailers|Section 8880.55.

8880.55.  (a) No payment by lottery game retailers to the lottery for tickets or shares shall be in cash. All payments for tickets or shares shall be in the form of a check, bank draft, electronic fund transfer, or other recorded financial instrument as determined by the director. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the lottery may pay to lottery game retailers, by electronic fund transfer, subject to approval by the Controller’s office, any credit balances that may result from lottery activities.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1218, Sec. 3. Effective October 11, 1993. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.58 (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 6 - Lottery Suppliers|Section 8880.58.

8880.58.  Compliance with Applicable LawsEach Lottery Contractor shall perform its contract consistent with the laws of this State, Federal law, and laws of the state or states in which such supplier is performing or producing, in whole or in part, any of the goods or services contracted for hereunder.(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
CA Govt Code § 8880.59 (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 6 - Lottery Suppliers|Section 8880.59.

8880.59.  Performance BondAny Lottery Contractor may be required by the Lottery to post, with the Commission an acceptable performance bond, letter of credit, or other form of security or guarantee of performance, using a surety acceptable to the Commission, in an amount sufficient to protect the Lottery in case of default by the contractor. The Commission may require any Lottery Game Retailer to provide a fidelity bond which shall be payable upon order of the Commission.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 917, Sec. 8. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)