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2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.491 - Implementation of the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 › ARTICLE 11 - State-Local Partnership Program › Section 8879.75.

8879.75. Pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 8879.23, an eligible project funded pursuant to this article shall require a match of one dollar ($1) of eligible local matching funds for each dollar of program funds applied for under this article. An applicant may propose to use other funds for the same project, including local, federal, or other state funds, however, those other funds shall not be counted toward the match required by this article.
(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 756, Sec. 4. Effective September 30, 2008.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.491 - Implementation of the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 › ARTICLE 11 - State-Local Partnership Program › Section 8879.76.

8879.76. The commission shall include in its annual report to the Legislature, required pursuant to Section 14535, a summary of its activities related to the administration of the program. The summary, at a minimum, shall include the description, location, and total cost of each project contained in the program, the amount of bond funds allocated to each project, the status of each project, and a description of the system improvements each project is achieving.
(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 756, Sec. 4. Effective September 30, 2008.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.491 - Implementation of the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 › ARTICLE 12 - Federal Transportation Economic Stimulus Funds › Section 8879.77.

8879.77. (a) The department, with the approval of the Director of Finance, may make a loan or loans from the State Highway Account of federal funds made available to it pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 2423 of the Streets and Highways Code for purposes of advancing a project, or a portion of a project, that has been programmed, on or before February 17, 2009, to be funded by Chapter 12.49 (commencing with Section 8879.20) and that is ready to be obligated within 120 days of federal apportionment. The board, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 8879.22, may request the department to make a loan or loans. The aggregate amount of the request shall not exceed the amount of the unsold bonds that the committee, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 8879.22, has, by resolution, authorized to be sold, less any amount loaned pursuant to Section 8879.31 or 8879.79 or withdrawn pursuant to Section 8879.32. Any amount loaned shall be deposited in the fund, as defined by subdivision (c) of Section 8879.22, and shall be transferred to the appropriate account for the project, or portion of a project, being advanced. Contracts for projects to be advanced with loan funds shall be awarded within 180 days of federal apportionment. The loan or loans shall be repaid without interest to the State Highway Account from the proceeds of bonds sold pursuant to Chapter 12.49 (commencing with Section 8879.20). The board shall execute any documents as required by the department to obtain and repay the loan or loans.
(b) Federal funds made available to the department pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 2423 of the Streets and Highways Code, except for funds to be loaned to eligible projects described in Section 8879.52, shall be allocated in the manner provided in Section 188 of the Streets and Highways Code. A loan may not be made pursuant to subdivision (a) if it would necessarily result in the aggregate of those federal funds, excluding funds to be loaned to eligible projects described in Section 8879.52, being allocated contrary to this subdivision.
(c) Upon repayment of a loan made pursuant to subdivision (a), those funds are hereby appropriated to the department for use on projects in the state highway operations and protection program.
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 406, Sec. 1. (AB 1164) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.491 - Implementation of the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 › ARTICLE 12 - Federal Transportation Economic Stimulus Funds › Section 8879.78.

8879.78. If a metropolitan planning organization, county transportation commission, regional transportation planning agency, or other local agency uses funds made available to it pursuant to Section 2423 of the Streets and Highways Code, or pursuant to that section and from other sources, to fund any project to which bond funds were previously programed under this chapter with the effect of displacing the need for those bond funds on the project, the commission shall allocate funds for one or more qualifying projects in the appropriate program under this chapter, in the jurisdiction of that agency, and in the same amount of the displaced bond funds. Nothing in this section shall limit or modify the requirements of any program under Chapter 12.49 (commencing with Section 8879.20).
(Added by Stats. 2009, 3rd Ex. Sess., Ch. 21, Sec. 1. Effective March 27, 2009.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.

8880. Citation of Chapter
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the California State Lottery Act of 1984.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.1.

8880.1. Purpose and Intent
The People of the State of California declare that the purpose of this Act is support for preservation of the rights, liberties and welfare of the people by providing additional monies to benefit education without the imposition of additional or increased taxes.
The People of the State of California further declare that it is their intent that the net revenues of the California State Lottery shall not be used as substitute funds but rather shall supplement the total amount of money allocated for public education in California.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.2.

8880.2. Activities Not Affected
Except for the state-operated lottery established by this Chapter, nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to repeal or modify existing State law with respect to the prohibition of casino gambling, punch boards, slot machines, dog racing, video poker or blackjack machines paying prizes, or any other forms of gambling.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.3.

8880.3. Prohibition on Use of State Funds
No appropriations, loans, or other transfer of State funds shall be made to the California State Lottery Commission except for a temporary line of credit for initial start-up costs as provided in this Act.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.4.1.

8880.4.1. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that this section is clarifying of, and consistent with, the intent of Proposition 20, as approved by the voters at the March 7, 2000, statewide primary election and is not authorizing any new use of moneys expended pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 8880.4, as amended by Section 1 of Chapter 56 of the Statutes of 2011, and paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 8880.4, as amended by Section 2 of Chapter 56 of the Statutes of 2011.
(b) For purposes of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 8880.4, as amended by Section 1 of Chapter 56 of the Statutes of 2011, and paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 8880.4, as amended by Section 2 of Chapter 56 of the Statutes of 2011, “instructional materials” include, but are not limited to, laptop computers and devices that provide internet access for use by pupils, students, teachers, and faculty as learning resources.
(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 110, Sec. 33. (SB 820) Effective September 18, 2020.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.6.

8880.6. Other Statutory Provisions
Sections 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, and 328 of the Penal Code do not apply to the California State Lottery or its operations. This exemption applies only to the operators of the Lottery and shall not be construed to change existing law relating to lotteries operated by persons or entities other than the Lottery.
(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 848, Sec. 1. Effective September 17, 1986. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.7.

8880.7. Governing Definitions
The definitions contained in this Chapter shall govern the construction of this Chapter unless the context requires otherwise.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.8.

8880.8. “Lottery” or “California State Lottery”
“Lottery” or “California State Lottery” means the California State Lottery created and operated pursuant to this Chapter.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.9.

8880.9. “Commissioner”
“Commissioner” means one of the members of the Lottery Commission appointed by the Governor pursuant to this Chapter to oversee the California State Lottery.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.10.

8880.10. “Director”
“Director” means the Director of the California State Lottery appointed by the Governor pursuant to this Chapter as the chief administrator of the California State Lottery.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.11.

8880.11. “Lottery Commission” or “Commission”
“Lottery Commission” or “Commission” means the five members appointed by the Governor pursuant to this Chapter to oversee the Lottery and the Director.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.12.

8880.12. “Lottery Game”
“Lottery Game” means any procedure authorized by the commission whereby prizes are distributed among persons who have paid, or who have unconditionally agreed to pay, for tickets or shares which provide the opportunity to win those prizes.
(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 509, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.13.

8880.13. “Lottery Game Retailer”
“Lottery Game Retailer” means a person or organization with whom the Lottery Commission may contract for the purpose of selling tickets or shares in Lottery Games to the public.
(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 55, Sec. 3. Effective April 16, 1986. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 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 1 - General Provisions and Definitions › Section 8880.14.

8880.14. “Lottery Contractor”
“Lottery Contractor” means a person or organization with whom the Lottery has contracted for the purpose of providing goods and services required by the Lottery.
(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 917, Sec. 1. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission › Section 8880.15.

8880.15. Creation of Commission
The California State Lottery Commission is hereby created in state government.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission › Section 8880.16.

8880.16. Membership; Appointment; Vacancies; Political Affiliation; Removal
(a) The Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) The members shall be appointed for terms of five years, except of those who are first appointed, one member shall be appointed for a term of two years, one member shall be appointed for a term of three years, one member shall be appointed for a term of four years, and two member shall be appointed for a term of five years
(c) All initial appointments shall be made within 30 days of the effective date of this Chapter.
(d) Vacancies shall be filled within 30 days by the Governor, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, for the unexpired portion of the term in which they occur.
(e) No more than three members of the Commission shall be members of the same political party.
(f) The Governor may remove any Commissioner upon notification to the Commission and the Secretary of State.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission › Section 8880.17.

8880.17. Qualifications of Commissioners
At least one of the Commissioners shall have a minimum of five years experience in law enforcement, and at least one of the Commissioners shall be a certified public accountant.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission › Section 8880.18.

8880.18. Compensation and Expenses
Commissioners shall be compensated at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day they are engaged in commission business. Commission members shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred on commission business, including necessary travel expenses as determined by the Department of Human Resources.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 665, Sec. 44. (SB 1308) Effective January 1, 2013. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission › Section 8880.19.

8880.19. Annual Selection of Chairperson
The Commission shall select annually from its membership a chairperson. The chairperson shall have the power to convene special meetings of the Commission upon 48 hours’ written notice to members of the Commission.
(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 55, Sec. 5. Effective April 16, 1986. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission › Section 8880.20.

8880.20. Meetings
Meetings of the Commission shall be open and public in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3).
(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 917, Sec. 2. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission › Section 8880.21.

8880.21. Quorum; Voting
A quorum shall consist of three members of the Commission. All decisions of the Commission shall be made by a majority vote of the Commission.
(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1517, Sec. 2. Effective October 2, 1985. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission › Section 8880.22.

8880.22. The Commission shall make quarterly reports of the operation of the Lottery to the Governor, the Attorney General, the Controller, the Treasurer, and the Legislature. The reports shall be due 75 days after the close of the quarter for which the information is being required. The reports shall include a full and complete statement of lottery revenues, prize disbursements, expenses, net revenues, and all other financial transactions involving lottery funds, including a statement of assets, statement of revenues, expenses, changes in net assets, and changes in financial position with all attached financial notes.
(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 438, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 2 - California State Lottery Commission › Section 8880.23.

8880.23. Appointment of Director; Removal
The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint a Director within thirty days of the effective day of this Chapter. The Governor may remove the Director upon notification to the Commission and the Secretary of State. The Director shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the Commission. The Director shall be qualified by training and experience to direct the operations of a state-operated lottery.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission › Section 8880.24.

8880.24. Powers and Duties of the Commission
(a) The California State Lottery Commission shall exercise all powers necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. In all decisions, the commission shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the California State Lottery and shall act to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness in the operation and administration of the Lottery.
(b) In decisions relating to advertising and promotion of the California State Lottery, the commission shall ensure that the California State Lottery complies with both the letter and spirit of the laws governing false and misleading advertising, including Section 17500 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. The commission shall also ensure that the overall estimated odds of winning some prize or prizes in a particular lottery game are posted on all television and print advertising, exclusive of outdoor advertising displays, signs, or banners, related to that game.
(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 131, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission › Section 8880.25.

8880.25. Operation of the Lottery
The Lottery shall be initiated and operated so as to produce the maximum amount of net revenues to supplement the total amount of money allocated for public education in California.
(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 917, Sec. 3. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission › Section 8880.25.5.

8880.25.5. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Lottery Commission may do all of the following:
(1) Purchase and sell assets in its own name.
(2) Invest funds on deposit in the State Lottery Fund within or outside the State Treasury system.
(3) Purchase and sell securities, including entering into bond purchase agreements with the state to purchase state general obligation bonds, or invest in other evidence of indebtedness issued by the state, including, but not limited to, notes issued pursuant to Part 5 (commencing with Section 17300) of Division 4 or warrants issued pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 17000) of Division 4.
(b) The bonds or other evidence of indebtedness specified in subdivision (a), upon delivery to the Lottery Commission, shall, for all purposes, be valid and binding obligations of the issuer thereof, be validly issued and outstanding in accordance with their stated terms, and shall not be deemed to be owned by or on behalf of the issuer thereof.
(Added by Stats. 2009, 4th Ex. Sess., Ch. 24, Sec. 1. Effective July 29, 2009.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission › Section 8880.26.

8880.26. (a) The provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 are not applicable to any rule or regulation promulgated by the commission.
(b) Section 2889 of the Public Utilities Code shall not be applicable to any live, recorded, or recorded-interactive audio text access telephone service under contract to the commission, as of the effective date of the act adding this subdivision, that provides the public with lottery game draw results.
(c) The provisions of the Public Contract Code shall not apply to expenditures made by the lottery in furtherance of its duty to produce the maximum amount of net revenues.
(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 764, Sec. 8. Effective November 14, 2008. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission › Section 8880.27.

8880.27. Meetings with the Director
The Commission shall meet with the Director not less than once each quarter to make recommendations and set policy, to approve or reject reports of the Director and transact such other business that may be properly brought before it.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission › Section 8880.28.

8880.28. (a) The commission shall promulgate regulations specifying the types of lottery games to be conducted by the lottery, provided:
(1) No lottery game may use the theme of roulette, dice, baccarat, blackjack, Lucky 7s, draw poker, slot machines, or dog racing.
(2) In lottery games utilizing tickets, each ticket in these games shall bear a unique number distinguishing it from every other ticket in that game; and no name of an elected official shall appear on these tickets.
(3) In games utilizing computer terminals or other devices, no coins or currency shall be dispensed as prizes to players from these computer terminals or devices.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), no changes in the types of games or methods of delivery of these games that incorporate technologies or mediums that did not exist, were not widely available, or were not commercially feasible at the time of the enactment of this chapter in 1984 shall be made, unless all of the following conditions are met:
(1) This chapter is amended by statute to expressly authorize these changes.
(2) The act making the amendments contains express legislative findings that the amendments are consistent with the terms of, and further the purposes of, this chapter.
(3) The amendments comport with applicable state and federal law.
(c) For purposes of this section, a change in the method of delivery means a material change in the way a consumer directly interacts with the game.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not apply to technological changes implemented prior to October 11, 1993.
(e) This section does not limit any internal technological changes made to the equipment or components utilized by the lottery.
(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 83, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission › Section 8880.29.

8880.29. (a) The commission shall promulgate regulations that specify the number and value of prizes for winning tickets or shares in each lottery game including, without limitation, cash prizes, merchandise prizes, prizes consisting of deferred payments or annuities, and prizes of tickets or shares in the same lottery game or other games conducted by the lottery, provided:
(1) In lottery games utilizing tickets, the overall estimated odds of winning some prize or some cash prize as appropriate for the lottery game shall be printed on each ticket or on a play slip.
(2) A detailed tabulation of the estimated number of prizes of each particular prize denomination that are expected to be awarded in each lottery game, or the estimated odds of winning the prizes, shall be available at each location at which tickets or shares in the lottery games are offered for sale to the public.
(b) Annuity contracts that are purchased for prizes shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 8880.57.
(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 377, Sec. 1. Effective August 29, 1994. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission › Section 8880.30.

8880.30. The commission shall promulgate regulations that specify the method for determining winners in each lottery game, provided:
(a) A lottery game may be based on the results of a horse race with the consent of the association conducting the race and the California Horse Racing Board. Any compensation received by an association for the use of its races to determine the winners of a lottery game shall be divided equally between commissions and purses.
(b) If a lottery game utilizes a drawing of winning numbers, a drawing among entries, or a drawing among finalists, the drawings shall always be open to the public. No manual or physical selection in the drawings shall be conducted by any employee of the Lottery. Except for computer automated drawings, drawings shall be witnessed in person or via live audio and video feed by an independent lottery contractor having qualifications established by the commission. Any equipment used in the drawings shall be inspected in person or via live audio and video feed by the independent lottery contractor and an employee of the Lottery both before and after the drawings. The drawings and the inspections shall be both audio and video recorded.
(c) It is the intent of this chapter that the commission may use any of a variety of existing or future methods or technologies in determining winners.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 152, Sec. 1. (SB 817) Effective August 26, 2013. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission › Section 8880.31.

8880.31. Sale Price of Tickets and Shares
The Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations specifying the retail sales price for each ticket or share for each Lottery Game, provided:
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), no ticket or share shall be sold for more or less than the retail sales price established by the Commission.
(b) The retail price of each ticket or share in any Lottery Game conducted by the Lottery shall be at least one dollar ($1), except to the extent of any discounts authorized by the Commission.
(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 917, Sec. 4. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 1 - GENERAL › CHAPTER 12.5 - California State Lottery Act of 1984 › ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties of the Commission › Section 8880.326.

8880.326. Upon the death of the prizewinner, the prize may be paid by any of the following methods:
(a) To the trustee of a trust established pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 8880.325, or, if the trust has been terminated, to those beneficiaries entitled to distribution under Section 8880.325.
(b) To one or more beneficiaries designated on a form approved by the commission for that purpose, executed by the prizewinner, filed with the commission in accordance with regulations adopted by the commission to govern those designations, and in effect upon the prizewinner’s death.
(c) In the absence of an assignment to a trust or a beneficiary designation, the prizewinner’s prize may be paid, as follows:
(1) To the personal representative of the testate or intestate estate of a deceased prizewinner upon receipt by the commission of a court order and letters appointing an executor, administrator, or other personal representative of the estate of the deceased prizewinner, or pursuant to a final order of distribution.
(2) As provided under Part 1 (commencing with Section 13000) or Part 2 (commencing with Section 13500) of Division 8 of the Probate Code.
(3) To a person or persons designated under an appropriate judicial order adjudicating rights to the ownership of the prize.
(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 363, Sec. 4. Effective August 4, 1995.)
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8880.327. For any assignments, transfers, or security interests provided for in Sections 8880.325 and 8880.326, the following shall apply:
(a) The commission may establish a reasonable fee for all expenses incurred in order to comply with Section 8880.325 or 8880.326 relating to an authorized assignment, transfer, or security interest. The fee may be deducted from the prize moneys paid by the lottery pursuant to Section 8880.325 or 8880.326.
(b) Upon the payment of prize moneys pursuant to Section 8880.325 or 8880.326 or an order of a court, the lottery, the director, the commission, and the employees of the lottery and the state shall be discharged of any and all liability for the prize paid, and they shall have no duty or obligation to any persons asserting another interest in, or right to receive, the prize payment.
(c) The commission shall adopt regulations necessary to implement Section 8880.325 or 8880.326 allowing for a limited right of prizewinners to assign their rights to prize payments and setting the reasonable fee for expenses to be recovered by the lottery. The regulations shall be consistent with and shall further the Legislature’s intent that prizewinners who wish to do so should be afforded the opportunity to currently enjoy more of their winnings as provided by Section 1 of Chapter 890 of the Statutes of 1994. If the commission deems it necessary, the regulations may require, as a condition to any voluntary assignment pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 8880.325, that the prizewinner be represented by independent legal counsel and receive independent financial and tax advice concerning the effect of the assignment.
(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 363, Sec. 5. Effective August 4, 1995.)
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8880.33. (a) The commission shall promulgate regulations specifying the manner of distribution, dissemination, or sale of lottery tickets or shares to lottery game retailers or directly to the public, and the incentives, if any, for lottery employees engaged in the distribution or sales activities.
(b) The commission shall also make available upon request to lottery game retailers a model agreement to govern the division of prizes among multiple purchasers of a winning ticket or tickets purchased through a group purchase or pooling arrangement.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 500, Sec. 4. Effective August 17, 1992. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
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8880.34. Salary
The Director shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2. The Director shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the duties of his or her office and shall not be engaged in any other profession or occupation.
(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 220, Sec. 1. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
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8880.35. The director shall, subject to the approval of the commission, perform all duties, exercise all powers and jurisdiction, assume and discharge all responsibilities, and carry out and effect all purposes of this chapter. The director shall act as secretary of the commission and executive officer of the lottery. The director shall supervise and administer the operation of the lottery in accordance with this chapter and the regulations promulgated by the commission. In addition, the director shall have access to criminal history information pursuant to Sections 11105 and 11105.01 of the Penal Code. In all decisions, the director shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the California State Lottery and shall act to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness of the operation and administration of the lottery. In decisions relating to advertising and promotion of the lottery, the director shall ensure that the lottery complies with both the letter and spirit of the laws governing false and misleading advertising, including Section 17500 and following of the Business and Professions Code.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 500, Sec. 5. Effective August 17, 1992. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
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8880.36. Power to Hire
The Director shall hire, pursuant to the approval of the Commission, such professional, clerical, technical and administrative personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.
(Added November 6, 1984, by initiative Proposition 37.)
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8880.37. Deputy Directors
Upon recommendation of the Director, the Governor shall appoint up to four deputy directors. The Director shall supervise each deputy director’s activities. The Commission shall determine the compensation of each deputy director.
(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1517, Sec. 3. Effective October 2, 1985. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
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8880.38. (a) One of the deputy directors shall be the Deputy Director for Security, and be responsible for a security division to assure integrity, honesty, and fairness in the operation and administration of the California State Lottery, including, but not limited to, an examination of the qualifications and criminal history of all prospective and current employees, prospective and current Lottery Game Retailers, and prospective and current Lottery suppliers as defined in Section 8880.57. Fingerprints shall be obtained in this process and shall be furnished to the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice shall submit one set of the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation as required, and shall retain the other set to obtain the California criminal history record that may be maintained.
(b) The Deputy Director for Security shall be qualified by training and experience, including at least five years of law enforcement experience, and shall have knowledge and experience in computer security, to fulfill these responsibilities. The Deputy Director for Security shall confer with the Attorney General or his or her designee and the Controller or his or her designee as the Deputy Director for Security deems necessary and advisable to promote and ensure integrity, security, honesty, and fairness of the operation and administration of the Lottery. The Deputy Director for Security shall report any alleged violation of any law related to the operations of the California State Lottery to the appropriate law enforcement agency and the Attorney General for further investigation and action. The Deputy Director for Security and lottery security officers shall have access to criminal history information pursuant to Sections 11105 and 11105.01 of the Penal Code.
(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the commission may adopt regulations for alternate methods of examining the qualifications and criminal history of lottery game retailers and lottery suppliers, as defined in Section 8880.57.
(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 764, Sec. 10. Effective November 14, 2008. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.)
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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.)
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8880.40. Study of Lottery Systems; Recommendations for Improvement
The 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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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8880.44. Demographic Study of Lottery Players
After 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.)