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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 114 - CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES (§§ 23-114-101 — 23-114-706) › Subchapter 6 - EXCISE TAX (§§ 23-114-601 — 23-114-606) › Section 23-114-603 - Information to be reported

(a)
The excise tax report required under §
23-114-602
shall include the following information:
(1)
The total number of bingo faces sold to all licensed authorized organizations in this state; and
(2)
Any other information that the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration determines is necessary to properly administer the excise tax levied by this subchapter.
(b)
A taxpayer shall maintain records to substantiate the contents of each report.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3530, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2007, No. 388, § 1; 2009, No. 499, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 114 - CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES (§§ 23-114-101 — 23-114-706) › Subchapter 6 - EXCISE TAX (§§ 23-114-601 — 23-114-606) › Section 23-114-605 - Collection and disbursement of excise tax and license fees

The Department of Finance and Administration shall deposit the revenue collected from the license fees levied under §§
23-114-302
and
23-114-307
, and the excise tax levied in §
23-114-601
to the credit of the General Revenue Fund Account of the State Apportionment Fund.
Acts 2007, No. 388, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 114 - CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES (§§ 23-114-101 — 23-114-706) › Subchapter 6 - EXCISE TAX (§§ 23-114-601 — 23-114-606) › Section 23-114-606 - Nonfiler tax assessments

(a)
If a distributor fails to file an excise tax report required under this chapter, the Department of Finance and Administration shall make an excise tax assessment for the period or periods for which the distributor failed to report.
(b)
The estimate shall be based on any information covering any period possessed by the department.
(c)
On the basis of the department's estimate, the department shall compute and determine the amount of excise tax required to be paid along with any applicable interest and penalties authorized under the Arkansas Tax Procedure Act, §
26-18-101
et seq.
Acts 2007, No. 388, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 114 - CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES (§§ 23-114-101 — 23-114-706) › Subchapter 7 - ENFORCEMENT (§§ 23-114-701 — 23-114-706) › Section 23-114-701 - Revocation of license - Licensed authorized organization

The license issued to an authorized organization is subject to revocation under this chapter if the organization:
(1)
Makes a false statement or material omission in an application for a license under this chapter;
(2)
Fails to maintain records that fully and accurately record each transaction connected with:
(A)
Conducting raffles or games of bingo; and
(B)
Leasing of premises to be used for raffles or games of bingo;
(3)
Falsifies or makes a false entry in a book or record if the entry relates in any way to the promotion, operation, or administration of raffles or games of bingo;
(4)
Diverts or pays a portion of the proceeds from a raffle or a game of bingo to a person except in furtherance of one (1) or more of the lawful purposes set forth in this chapter; or
(5)
Violates this chapter or a term of a license issued under this chapter in any other way.
Acts 2007, No. 388, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 114 - CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES (§§ 23-114-101 — 23-114-706) › Subchapter 7 - ENFORCEMENT (§§ 23-114-701 — 23-114-706) › Section 23-114-702 - Revocation of license - Distributors and manufacturers

The license issued to a distributor or manufacturer is subject to revocation under this chapter if the licensee:
(1)
Makes a false statement or material omission in an application for a license under this chapter;
(2)
Fails to maintain records that fully and accurately record all transactions connected with the distribution of bingo equipment;
(3)
Falsifies or makes a false entry in a book or record if the entry relates in any way to the distribution of bingo equipment; or
(4)
Violates this chapter or a term of a license issued under this chapter in any other way.
Acts 2007, No. 388, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 114 - CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES (§§ 23-114-101 — 23-114-706) › Subchapter 7 - ENFORCEMENT (§§ 23-114-701 — 23-114-706) › Section 23-114-703 - Inspection of premises

The Department of Finance and Administration may enter and inspect the premises where:
(1)
A raffle or a game of bingo is being conducted or intended to be conducted; or
(2)
Equipment used or intended for use in a raffle or a game of bingo is located.
Acts 2007, No. 388, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 114 - CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES (§§ 23-114-101 — 23-114-706) › Subchapter 7 - ENFORCEMENT (§§ 23-114-701 — 23-114-706) › Section 23-114-704 - Injunction

(a)
If the Department of Finance and Administration has reason to believe that this chapter has been violated, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may petition a court for injunctive relief to restrain the violation.
(b)
(1)
Venue for an action seeking injunctive relief against a licensed distributor or a licensed manufacturer is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
(2)
Venue for an action seeking injunctive relief against a licensed authorized organization is in the county where the licensed authorized organization resides.
(c)
If the court finds that this chapter has been violated, the court shall restrain the violation by issuing:
(1)
A temporary restraining order;
(2)
After due notice and hearing, a temporary injunction; and
(3)
After a final trial, a permanent injunction.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3531, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 2007, No. 388, § 1; 2009, No. 164, § 19; 2009, No. 499, § 11.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 114 - CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES (§§ 23-114-101 — 23-114-706) › Subchapter 7 - ENFORCEMENT (§§ 23-114-701 — 23-114-706) › Section 23-114-705 - Examination of records

To verify compliance with this chapter, the Department of Finance and Administration may audit and examine the books, papers, records, equipment, and place of business of a:
(1)
Licensed authorized organization;
(2)
Distributor licensed under this chapter; or
(3)
Manufacturer licensed under this chapter.
Acts 2007, No. 388, § 1; 2009, No. 164, § 20.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 114 - CHARITABLE BINGO AND RAFFLES (§§ 23-114-101 — 23-114-706) › Subchapter 7 - ENFORCEMENT (§§ 23-114-701 — 23-114-706) › Section 23-114-706 - Complaints

If a person suspects a violation of this chapter, he or she may file a complaint concerning a licensed authorized organization with the Department of Finance and Administration.
Acts 2009, No. 499, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-105) › Section 23-115-101 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act".
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-105) › Section 23-115-102 - Legislative intent

It is found and declared by the General Assembly that:
(1)
Net proceeds of lotteries conducted under this chapter shall be used to:
(A)
Fund and provide for scholarships and grants to citizens of the State of Arkansas enrolled in public and private nonprofit two-year and four-year colleges and universities located within the state; and
(B)
Supplement, not supplant, nonlottery educational resources;
(2)
Lotteries shall be operated and managed in a manner that:
(A)
Provides continuing entertainment to the public;
(B)
Maximizes revenues for scholarships; and
(C)
Ensures that the lotteries are operated with integrity, dignity, and adequate internal controls and free of political influence; and
(3)
The Office of the Arkansas Lottery shall be accountable to the General Assembly and to the public through a system of audits and reports.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-105) › Section 23-115-104 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2021, No. 636,§ 5, eff. 4/12/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2354, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 21, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2011, No. 1173, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-105) › Section 23-115-105 - Data sharing with Department of Human Services

The Office of the Arkansas Lottery and the Arkansas Racing Commission shall enter into a data matching agreement with the Department of Human Services for purposes under §§
20-76-215
and
20-77-2104
.
Added by Act 2021, No. 780,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 2 - OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-201 — 23-115-212) › Section 23-115-201 - Office of the Arkansas Lottery - Creation - Venue

(a)
There is created within the Management Services Division of the Department of Finance and Administration the Office of the Arkansas Lottery to establish and oversee the operation of one (1) or more lotteries under this chapter.
(b)
The office is a self-supporting and revenue-raising agency of the state.
(c)
The office shall reimburse other governmental entities that provide goods or services to the office.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 2 - OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-201 — 23-115-212) › Section 23-115-202 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 2 - OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-201 — 23-115-212) › Section 23-115-203 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 2 - OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-201 — 23-115-212) › Section 23-115-204 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 365,§ 73, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3532, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 22, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 2 - OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-201 — 23-115-212) › Section 23-115-208 - Sovereign immunity

(a)
This chapter does not waive the sovereign immunity of the State of Arkansas.
(b)
(1)
A claim in contract or in tort against the Office of the Arkansas Lottery or its employees shall be presented to the office.
(2)
The office shall promulgate rules concerning the consideration of claims in contract or in tort presented to the office, including without limitation rules concerning the conduct of hearings on claims in contract or in tort.
(c)
(1)
A claimant may appeal the decision of the office under subsection (b) of this section to the Arkansas State Claims Commission.
(2)
The claimant may:
(A)
Within forty (40) days after the decision is rendered, file with the commission a notice of appeal of the decision of the office;
(B)
Within forty (40) days after the decision is rendered, file with the office a motion for reconsideration requesting the office to reconsider its decision; and
(C)
Within twenty (20) days after the office's reconsideration or denial of the motion for reconsideration, file with the commission a notice of appeal of the decision of the office.
(3)
When the office notifies parties of a decision of the office, it shall advise the parties of the right of appeal.
(d)
(1)
(A)
Except as provided in subdivisions (d)(2)-(4) of this section, appeals of claims in contract or in tort against the office or its employees shall be conducted by the commission in the same manner as a claim under §
19-10-201
et seq.
(B)
The commission shall consider an appeal de novo.
(2)
A decision of the commission relating to a claim in contract or in tort against the office or its employees shall not be appealed to the General Assembly.
(3)
(A)
A valid claim in any amount against the office shall not be referred to the General Assembly for an appropriation.
(B)
The Clerk of the Arkansas State Claims Commission shall notify the office of the amount of the valid claim.
(C)
Upon receipt of notification from the clerk, the office shall deliver a check to the clerk, who shall deposit the sum as a nonrevenue receipt into the Miscellaneous Revolving Fund from which he or she shall disburse the amount of the claim to the claimant.
(4)
Written reports under §
19-10-212
shall be filed with the Legislative Council.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 25, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 2 - OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-201 — 23-115-212) › Section 23-115-209 - Appealing administrative orders of Office of the Arkansas Lottery

(a)
A retailer, a vendor, or an applicant for a contract or a retailer license aggrieved by an administrative order of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery may appeal that decision to Pulaski County Circuit Court.
(b)
The circuit court shall hear appeals from administrative orders of the office, and based upon the record of the proceedings before the office, may reverse the administrative order of the office only if the person appealing the administrative order proves the administrative order to be:
(1)
Clearly erroneous;
(2)
Procured by fraud;
(3)
A result of substantial misconduct by the office; or
(4)
Contrary to the United States Constitution, the Arkansas Constitution, or this chapter.
(c)
The circuit court may remand an appeal to the office to conduct further hearings.
(d)
(1)
A person who appeals the award of a contract, including without limitation a major procurement contract, is liable for all costs of appeal and defense if the appeal is denied or the contract award upheld.
(2)
If upon the motion of the office the circuit court finds the appeal to have been frivolous, the cost of appeal and defense shall include without limitation the following expenses of the office resulting from institution of the appeal:
(A)
Court costs;
(B)
Bond;
(C)
Legal fees; and
(D)
Loss of income.
(3)
A person appealing the award of a contract may be entitled to the reasonable costs incurred in connection with the contract solicitation, including without limitation bid preparation costs.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1; 2009, No. 1405, §§ 29, 30.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 2 - OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-201 — 23-115-212) › Section 23-115-210 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 2 - OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-201 — 23-115-212) › Section 23-115-211 - Certain sections inapplicable

In addition to any provision of law expressly exempting the Office of the Arkansas Lottery, the following sections shall not apply to the office:
(1)
Section
19-1-301
et seq.;
(2)
Section
19-4-1802
;
(3)
Section
19-5-206
;
(4)
Section
22-9-103
;
(5)
Section
22-9-104
; and
(6)
Section
25-27-104
.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1; 2009, No. 1405, § 31; 2010, No. 265, § 25; 2010, No. 294, § 25.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 2 - OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-201 — 23-115-212) › Section 23-115-212 - Duties and responsibilities of internal auditor

(a)
The internal auditor employed by the Office of the Arkansas Lottery shall report directly to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
(b)
The secretary shall determine the duties and responsibilities of the internal auditor that:
(1)
Assist the office in the office's obligations under §
23-115-206
; and
(2)
Are consistent with the suggested standards for the professional practice of internal auditing as adopted by the Institute of Internal Auditors, including without limitation:
(A)
Preparing a formal written three-year audit plan and presenting it to the secretary for the secretary's approval;
(B)
Conducting ongoing reviews of the internal procedures, records, and operating procedures of the office and the lotteries to:
(i)
Verify compliance with established policies, procedures, and control systems;
(ii)
Assure compliance with regulatory and statutory conditions; and
(iii)
Assure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles; and
(C)
Advising the secretary of inconsistencies within or improvements needed to the internal controls, operating procedures, or accounting procedures of the office or the lotteries.
(c)
(1)
The internal auditor shall report to the Legislative Council one (1) time per month to:
(A)
Advise the Legislative Council concerning current issues and problems reported to the secretary under subsection (b) of this section; and
(B)
Update the Legislative Council concerning the resolution of any audit findings of Arkansas Legislative Audit.
(2)
The internal auditor is not required to file a report but shall include a statement in the monthly report of the office if:
(A)
There are no current issues or problems reported to the office; and
(B)
The office and Arkansas Legislative Audit agree that all audit findings are resolved.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3539, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3538, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3537, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3536, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3535, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 26, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2011, No. 207, § 24.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYEES OF OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-301 — 23-115-308) › Section 23-115-301 - Director - Appointment - Duties

(a)
(1)
(A)
The Governor shall appoint the Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery.
(B)
The director is an employee of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery and shall direct the day-to-day operations and management of the office.
(2)
The director is vested with powers and duties as specified by law.
(3)
The director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.
(b)
(1)
An individual considered for appointment as director shall apply to the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police for a state and federal criminal background check to be conducted by the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(2)
The state and federal criminal background check shall conform to the applicable federal standards and shall include the taking of fingerprints.
(3)
The applicant shall sign a consent to the release of information for the state and federal criminal background check.
(4)
The office shall be responsible for the payment of any fee associated with the state and federal criminal background check.
(5)
Upon completion of the state and federal criminal background check, the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall forward to the Governor and the office all releasable information obtained concerning the applicant.
(c)
The Governor shall not appoint as director an individual who has:
(1)
Been convicted of a felony or a gambling offense in a state or federal court of the United States;
(2)
Been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; or
(3)
Entered into a plea agreement to avoid felony prosecution.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYEES OF OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-301 — 23-115-308) › Section 23-115-302 - Duties of director

(a)
The Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery shall direct and supervise all administrative and technical activities related to the operation of a lottery in accordance with this chapter and with rules adopted by the Office of the Arkansas Lottery.
(b)
The Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery shall:
(1)
Facilitate the initiation and supervise and administer the operation of the lotteries;
(2)
Direct personnel as deemed necessary;
(3)
Employ and compensate persons and firms as deemed necessary;
(4)
Appoint, select, and employ officers, agents, and employees, including professional and administrative staff and personnel and hearing officers, and fix their compensation and pay their expenses as authorized by Arkansas law;
(5)
Promote or provide for the promotion of lotteries and any functions related to the operation of a lottery;
(6)
(A)
Prepare a budget of the office with the information and in the form and manner required by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.
(B)
The budget shall be presented to the Legislative Council before each regular session for presession budget meetings with Joint Budget Committee members attending under §
10-3-507
;
(7)
Require bond from retailers and vendors in amounts as required by the office;
(8)
Report monthly to the office and the Legislative Council a complete statement of lottery revenues and expenses for the preceding month and an accompanying statement of net assets;
(9)
Annually by November 15, report to the Legislative Council the following:
(A)
For the immediately preceding fiscal year:
(i)
The total amount of net proceeds from the state lottery; and
(ii)
The amounts deposited into and disbursed from the Scholarship Shortfall Reserve Trust Account under §
23-115-802
; and
(B)
The office's projection for net proceeds from the state lottery for the current fiscal year; and
(10)
Perform other duties generally associated with a director of an organization of an entrepreneurial nature.
(c)
The Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery may for good cause suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any contract or license entered into in accordance with this chapter and the rules of the office.
(d)
The Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery or his or her designee may conduct hearings and administer oaths to persons to assure the security and integrity of lottery operations or to determine the qualifications of or compliance by vendors and retailers.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 27, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1; 2010, No. 265, § 26; 2010, No. 294, § 26; 2011, No. 207, § 25.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYEES OF OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-301 — 23-115-308) › Section 23-115-304 - Office of the Arkansas Lottery employees - Participation in Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System

(a)
Employees of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery shall be members of the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System.
(b)
An office employee's compensation for retirement purposes includes the base salary of the employee under §
23-115-305
and any special salary allowances under §
23-115-306
.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 693,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1173,§ 15, eff. 4/12/2013.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1; 2011, No. 20, § 2; 2011, No. 207, § 26.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYEES OF OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-301 — 23-115-308) › Section 23-115-305 - Regular salaries

There are established for the Office of the Arkansas Lottery the following titles and grades for each position. The salary for the positions assigned to grades shall be determined in accordance with the pay level for the grade assigned in this section, as established in §
21-5-209
.
Class Code
Title
No. of Employees
Grade
U128U
OAL DIRECTOR
1
SE-4
G056N
OAL GAMING DIRECTOR
1
SE-4
A024N
OAL INTERNAL AUDITOR
1
SE-1
D029N
OAL DEPUTY IT GAMING DIRECTOR
1
IT08
D113C
OAL SR. DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
1
IT07
D112C
OAL NETWORK ENGINEER
1
IT07
D110C
OAL QA SYSTEMS ANALYST
1
IT07
D111C
OAL IT SECURITY ANALYST
1
IT06
D119C
OAL LEAD COMPUTER OPERATOR
1
IT04
D108C
OAL APPLICATION SUPP SPECIALIST
1
IT02
D107C
OAL COMPUTER OPERATOR
2
IT01
G051N
OAL SALES DIRECTOR
1
GS15
G050N
OAL CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL
1
GS15
A016N
OAL CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER
1
GS15
G057N
OAL DIR SECURITY &COMPLIANCE
1
GS14
G047N
OAL MARKETING &ADVERTISING DIR
1
GS14
G046N
OAL SALES TRNG &RETAIL COORD
1
GS13
G059N
OAL SECURITY DEPUTY DIR
1
GS12
A015N
OAL TREASURER
1
GS12
A014N
OAL CONTROLLER
1
GS12
G058N
OAL KEY CHAIN ACCOUNT MANAGER
1
GS11
G044N
OAL REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
2
GS11
A025N
OAL FINANCIAL ANALYST
1
GS10
G060N
OAL PRODUCT MANAGER
2
GS10
C106C
OAL OFFICE COORDINATOR
1
GS08
A026N
OAL AUDITOR
2
GS08
A120C
OAL ACCOUNTANT
4
GS08
A123C
OAL COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST
1
GS08
X211C
OAL SENIOR SECURITY SPECIALIST
1
GS08
X208C
OAL CLAIMS CENTER MANAGER
1
GS07
P069C
OAL GRAPHIC SPECIALIST
1
GS07
G260C
OAL MARKETING SALES REP
20
GS07
P072C
OAL PUBLICATION SPECIALIST
1
GS07
P070C
OAL OFFICE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR
1
GS07
X210C
OAL LICENSING MANAGER
1
GS07
A122C
OAL FISCAL SPECIALIST
1
GS06
G261C
OAL DRAW MANAGER
2
GS06
X209C
OAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
1
GS06
X213C
OAL LICENSING SPECIALIST
3
GS05
X212C
OAL SECURITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST
1
GS04
X214C
OAL CLAIMS ASSISTANT
2
GS04
C105C
OAL RECEPTIONIST
1
GS03
TOTAL NO. OF POSITIONS:
72
Amended by Act 2017, No. 693,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1; 2009, No. 1405, § 32.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYEES OF OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-301 — 23-115-308) › Section 23-115-306 - Special salary allowances

(a)
With the approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, the Governor may establish the salary of the Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery, the salary of the office's gaming director, and the salary of the office's internal auditor, that is up to fifty percent (50%) above the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the title.
(b)
With the approval of the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, the Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery may establish salaries that exceed the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the title by no more than twenty-five percent (25%) for no more than ten percent (10%) of the positions authorized in §
23-115-305
.
(c)
Salaries established under this section above the maximum pay level for the grade assigned to the title shall be approved by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee.
(d)
(1)
The requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, before granting a special salary allowance under this section is not a severable part of this section.
(2)
If the requirement of approval by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this section is void.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 693,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 28, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1; 2009, No. 1405, § 33; 2010, No. 265, § 27; 2010, No. 294, § 27.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYEES OF OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-301 — 23-115-308) › Section 23-115-307 - Expansion pool

(a)
The Office of the Arkansas Lottery is authorized a pool of ten (10) positions to be used to establish additional positions with the proper title and pay grade if the office does not have sufficient positions available to address growth needs.
(b)
A position established under this section may exceed the highest salary rate established for the grade in this subchapter.
(c)
A position shall not be authorized from the expansion pool until the specific position that is requested by the office is reviewed by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee.
(d)
When seeking review of a position by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, under this section, the office shall provide an organizational chart indicating the current structure of the office and its employees.
(e)
(1)
The requirement of review by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, before authorizing a position from the expansion pool is not a severable part of this section.
(2)
If the requirement of review by the Legislative Council or, if the General Assembly is in session, the Joint Budget Committee, is ruled unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this section is void.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 693,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 29, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1; 2009, No. 1405, § 34.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 3 - EMPLOYEES OF OFFICE OF THE ARKANSAS LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-301 — 23-115-308) › Section 23-115-308 - Participation in Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System

(a)
The Office of the Arkansas Lottery may participate in the Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System.
(b)
The Department of Finance and Administration shall be reimbursed under §
23-115-201
for services it provides to the office under subsection (a) of this section.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 1405, § 55.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 4 - OPERATION OF LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-401 — 23-115-411) › Section 23-115-401 - Minority-owned businesses and female-owned businesses

(a)
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Office of the Arkansas Lottery encourage participation by minority-owned businesses and female-owned businesses in one (1) or more of the lotteries under this chapter.
(b)
The office shall adopt a plan that encourages to the greatest extent possible a level of participation in the lotteries by minority-owned businesses and female-owned businesses and takes into account the total number of all retailers and vendors that may participate, including any subcontractors.
(c)
The office shall provide training programs and other educational activities to encourage minority-owned businesses and female-owned businesses to compete for contracts on an equal basis.
(d)
The office shall employ staff to develop and implement the plans and programs under subsections (b) and (c) of this section and to assist prospective vendors and retailers in entering into and competing for contracts.
(e)
The office shall monitor the results of minority-owned business and female-owned business participation and shall report the results of minority-owned business and female-owned business participation to the Governor and the Legislative Council on at least an annual basis.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 30, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1; 2009, No. 1405, § 35.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 4 - OPERATION OF LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-401 — 23-115-411) › Section 23-115-402 - Restriction on sales - Definition

(a)
(1)
Unless authorized to do so in writing by the Director of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery, a person shall not sell a ticket or share at a price other than the price established by the Office of the Arkansas Lottery.
(2)
(A)
Only a retailer holding a valid certificate of authority from the office shall sell a ticket.
(B)
This subsection does not prevent an individual who may lawfully purchase a ticket or share from making a gift of the ticket or share to another individual.
(b)
This chapter does not prohibit the office from designating certain of its agents and employees to sell or give tickets or shares directly to the public.
(c)
Subject to prior approval by the office, retailers may give away tickets or shares as a means of promoting goods or services to customers or prospective customers.
(d)
A retailer shall not sell a ticket or share except from the locations evidenced by the retailer's license issued by the office unless the office authorizes in writing any temporary location not listed in the retailer's license.
(e)
(1)
A ticket or share shall not be sold or given to an individual under eighteen (18) years of age.
(2)
An individual under eighteen (18) years of age is not eligible to win a lottery prize.
(f)
An individual is not eligible to win a lottery prize while the individual is incarcerated in:
(1)
The Division of Correction;
(2)
The Division of Community Correction; or
(3)
A county or municipal jail or detention facility.
(g)
(1)
A ticket or share shall not be sold by use of in-store credit, credit cards, charge cards, checks, or any form of deferred payment.
(2)
(A)
A retailer may choose whether to accept as a form of payment:
(i)
Cash; or
(ii)
Noncash, noncredit methods of payment, including without limitation debit cards or other electronic transfer of funds of the consumer to the retailer.
(B)
A retailer that chooses to accept noncash, noncredit methods of payment is responsible for any costs, fees, or charge-backs that may be incurred with the noncash, noncredit transaction.
(3)
As used in this subsection, "debit card" means any card issued by a financial institution to a consumer for use in initiating an electronic fund transfer from the account of the consumer at the financial institution for the purpose of transferring money between accounts or obtaining money, property, labor, or services.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1018, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 876,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 4 - OPERATION OF LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-401 — 23-115-411) › Section 23-115-404 - Confidential information - Definition

(a)
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Office of the Arkansas Lottery shall comply with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq.
(2)
The following records or information shall be treated as confidential and are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq.:
(A)
Information pertaining to the security of lottery games and lottery operations, including without limitation:
(i)
Security measures, systems, or procedures; and
(ii)
Security reports; and
(B)
Any records exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq.
(3)
(A)
Except as provided under subdivision (a)(3)(B) of this section, if a lottery winner who wins more than five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) requests that his or her records or information filed with the Office of the Arkansas Lottery remain confidential, the records or information filed with the Office of the Arkansas Lottery shall be treated as confidential and are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq.
(B)
(i)
However, the records or information of a lottery winner shall remain confidential under subdivision (a)(3)(A) of this section for only six (6) months if the lottery winner is an elected official or an individual who is related in the second degree of consanguinity to an elected official.
(ii)
As used in subdivision (a)(3)(B)(i) of this section, "elected official" means a person who holds an elected office of a governmental body, whether elected or appointed to the office.
(C)
Records or information filed with the Office of the Arkansas Lottery and treated as confidential under subdivision (a)(3)(A) of this section shall become public after three (3) years.
(b)
Arkansas Legislative Audit shall have full access to the records of the Office of the Arkansas Lottery.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 889,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1; 2009, No. 1405, § 37.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 4 - OPERATION OF LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-401 — 23-115-411) › Section 23-115-405 - Intelligence sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreements

(a)
The Office of the Arkansas Lottery may enter into an intelligence sharing, reciprocal use, or restricted use agreement with the United States Government, law enforcement agencies, lottery regulation agencies, and gaming enforcement agencies of other jurisdictions that provide for and regulate the use of information provided and received under the agreement.
(b)
Records, documents, and information in the possession of the office received under subsection (a) of this section are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq., and shall not be released without the permission of the person or agency providing the records, documents, and information.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 4 - OPERATION OF LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-401 — 23-115-411) › Section 23-115-406 - Authority of local government

(a)
(1)
The authority of local government concerning all matters relating to the operation of lotteries is preempted by this chapter.
(2)
Local government shall not take any action, including without limitation the adoption of an ordinance, relating to the operation of lotteries.
(b)
This section does not prohibit local government from requiring a retailer to obtain an occupational license for any business unrelated to the sale of tickets or shares.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 4 - OPERATION OF LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-401 — 23-115-411) › Section 23-115-407 - Video lotteries prohibited

A video lottery shall not be used as part of a lottery under this chapter.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 4 - OPERATION OF LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-401 — 23-115-411) › Section 23-115-408 - Video lotteries by institution or facility governed by other wagering laws prohibited

This chapter does not permit the use of a video lottery for any purposes by any institution or facility governed by the:
(1)
Arkansas Horse Racing Law, §
23-110-101
et seq.;
(2)
Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law, §
23-111-101
et seq.; or
(3)
Local Option Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing Electronic Games of Skill Act, §
23-113-101
et seq.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 605, § 1; 2009, No. 606, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 4 - OPERATION OF LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-401 — 23-115-411) › Section 23-115-409 - Laws under other wagering chapters not affected

This chapter does not alter wagering that may be conducted under the Arkansas Horse Racing Law, §
23-110-101
et seq., the Arkansas Greyhound Racing Law, §
23-111-101
et seq., or the Local Option Horse Racing and Greyhound Racing Electronic Games of Skill Act, §
23-113-101
et seq.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2009, No. 1405, § 38.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 23 - PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-1-101 — 23-119-105) › Subtitle 4 - MISCELLANEOUS REGULATED INDUSTRIES (§§ 23-110-101 — 23-119-105) › Chapter 115 - ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY ACT (§§ 23-115-101 — 23-115-1102) › Subchapter 4 - OPERATION OF LOTTERY (§§ 23-115-401 — 23-115-411) › Section 23-115-410 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1262,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1258,§ 32, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 218,§ 25, eff. 2/26/2015.
Acts 2010, No. 265, § 29; 2010, No. 294, § 29; 2011, No. 207, § 28; 2011, No. 1179, § 2.