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2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 655. Duties of the Commissioner

§ 655. Duties of the Commissioner
(a) The State Lottery shall be under the immediate supervision and direction of the Commissioner of Liquor and Lottery.
(b) The Commissioner shall:
(1) Supervise and administer the operation of the Lottery within the rules adopted by the Board of Liquor and Lottery.
(2) Subject to the approval of the Board, enter into contracts necessary for the proper creation, administration, operation, modification, and promotion of the State Lottery or any part of the Lottery. These contracts shall not be assignable.
(3) License sales agents and suspend or revoke any license in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the Board.
(4) Act as Secretary to the Board, but as a nonvoting member of the Board.
(5) Employ professional and secretarial staff as necessary to carry out the functions of the Division of the Lottery. 3 V.S.A. chapter 13 shall apply to employees of the Division.
(6) Annually prepare a budget and submit it to the Board.
(7) Subject to the approval of the Board, establish a user agreement with the Vermont Crime Information Center in accordance with 20 V.S.A. chapter 117 for the purpose of obtaining Vermont criminal history records, out-of-state criminal history records, and criminal history records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to review applications of any sports wagering operator or for any Lottery sales agent license issued under this title. (Added 1977, No. 82, § 2, eff. April 27, 1977; amended 1987, No. 121, §§ 20, 21; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 95; 2021, No. 177 (Adj. Sess.), § 38, eff. July 1, 2022; 2023, No. 63, § 3, eff. June 14, 2023.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 656. State Lottery Fund

§ 656. State Lottery Fund
(a) There is hereby created in the State Treasury a separate fund to be known as the State Lottery Fund. The Fund shall consist of all revenues received from the Treasurer for initial funding, from sale of lottery tickets, from license fees, and from all other money credited or transferred from any other fund or source pursuant to law. The monies in the State Lottery Fund shall be disbursed pursuant to subdivision 651(11) of this title, and shall be disbursed by the Treasurer on warrants issued by the Commissioner of Finance and Management, when authorized by the Commissioner of Liquor and Lottery and approved by the Commissioner of Finance and Management.
(b) Expenditures for administrative and overhead expenses of the operation of the State Lottery, except agent and bank commissions, shall be paid from Lottery receipts from an appropriation authorized for that purpose. Agent commissions shall be set by the Board of Liquor and Lottery and shall not exceed 6.25 percent of gross receipts and bank commissions shall not exceed one percent of gross receipts. Once the draw game results become official, the payment of any commission on any draw game ticket that wins at least $10,000.00 shall be made through the normal course of processing payments to lottery agents, regardless of whether the winning ticket is claimed.
(c) Not less than 50 percent of gross receipts shall be paid out as prizes.
(d) Annuities for lottery winners shall be purchased by the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer shall make all investments of State Lottery Fund monies. (Added 1977, No. 82, § 2, eff. April 27, 1977; amended 1979, No. 54, § 3; 1979, No. 98 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1983, No. 195 (Adj. Sess.), § 5(b); 1985, No. 15; 1997, No. 155 (Adj. Sess.), § 66g; 2003, No. 66, § 52a; 2013, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 96.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 657. Report of the Board

§ 657. Report of the Board
The Board of Liquor and Lottery shall make an annual report to the Governor and to the General Assembly on or before the 10th day of January in each year. The report shall include an account of the Board’s actions and the receipts derived under the provisions of this chapter, the practical effects of the application of the proceeds of the Lottery, and any recommendation for legislation that the Board deems advisable. (Added 1977, No. 82, § 2, eff. April 27, 1977; amended 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 97.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 658. Postaudits

§ 658. Postaudits
All State Lottery accounts and transactions of the Board of Liquor and Lottery shall be subject to annual postaudits conducted by independent auditors retained by the Board for this purpose. The Board may order other audits as it deems necessary and desirable. (Added 1977, No. 82, § 2, eff. April 27, 1977; amended 2015, No. 58, § E.141.1; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 98.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 659. Sales and purchase of lottery tickets

§ 659. Sales and purchase of lottery tickets
The following acts relating to the purchase and sale of lottery tickets are prohibited:
(1) Persons convicted of a felony within five years of the date of making application shall not be licensed to sell lottery tickets.
(2) No tickets shall be sold at a price higher than the price printed on the lottery tickets.
(3) No tickets shall be sold to individuals who have not attained the age of majority. However, tickets may be given as gifts to minors or any other individuals except as prohibited by this chapter.
(4) No member of the Board of Liquor and Lottery or employee of the Department of Liquor and Lottery, or member of his or her immediate household, shall claim or receive prize money under this chapter. (Added 1977, No. 82, § 2, eff. April 27, 1977; amended 2017, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 182; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 99.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 660. Unclaimed prize money

§ 660. Unclaimed prize money
Lottery prize winners will be allowed one year from their prize eligibility date to claim a prize. All prize money that is unclaimed after one year shall revert to the State Lottery Fund. (Added 1977, No. 82, § 2, eff. April 27, 1977; amended 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 100.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 661. State gaming laws inapplicable as to lottery

§ 661. State gaming laws inapplicable as to lottery
13 V.S.A. chapter 51, subchapters 1, 2, and 3 shall not apply to the sale of lottery tickets as provided in this chapter. No law providing for any penalty or disability for the sale of lottery tickets or any acts done in connection with a lottery shall apply to the sale of tickets or acts performed pursuant to this chapter. (Added 1977, No. 82, § 2, eff. April 27, 1977; amended 2003, No. 19, § 51, eff. May 6, 2003; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 101.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 662. Penalties

§ 662. Penalties
Any person who is convicted of violating a provision of this chapter shall be fined not more than $500.00 or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both. (Added 1977, No. 82, § 2, eff. April 27, 1977; amended 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 102.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 663. Publication of odds

§ 663. Publication of odds
Any promotional advertising shall, to the extent practicable, estimate the general odds of winning. (Added 1977, No. 82, § 2, eff. April 27, 1977; amended 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 103.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 664. Fiscal Committee review

§ 664. Fiscal Committee review
(a) Whenever the gross receipts of the State Lottery fall below $450,000.00 during any three-month period after the commencement of the first game, the Joint Fiscal Committee shall immediately investigate the condition of the State Lottery, and its likelihood for continuing success. If, after investigation, the Joint Fiscal Committee determines that continuation of the Lottery is not in the best interests of the State, it may order the termination of the State Lottery.
(b) This section shall not apply in the event the Board of Liquor and Lottery enters into a facilities management agreement pursuant to the provisions of subsection 654(c) of this title. (Added 1977, No. 82, § 2, eff. April 27, 1977; amended 2018, No. 1, (Sp. Sess.), § 104.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 673. General provisions—Article I

§ 673. General provisions—Article I
A. Statement of policy and purpose. This Compact is enacted to implement the operation of Tri-State Lotto, for the purpose of raising additional revenue for each of the party states. Tri-State Lotto is not intended to replace any existing lottery game in the party states, but, rather, to be run in addition to these games. Tri-State Lotto tickets will be sold in each of the party states and processed in a central area to be determined by the Commission. No less than 50 percent of the gross sales from each state will be aggregated in a common prize pool, and operating costs will be charged proportionally to the party states. The remaining revenues generated within each state will remain in that particular state.
B. Definitions.
1. “Tri-State Lotto” means a combined lotto game for all member states, with common tickets, common advertising and a common prize pool.
2. “Party states” means the states of New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine.
3. “Commission” means the Tri-State Lotto Commission created and established by this Compact.
4. “Concurrent legislation” means legislation enacted by one of the party states which is concurred in by the other party states in the form of enactments having like effect.
5. “Lotto” means a game of lotto as prescribed by the Commission. (Added 1985, No. 28, § 2; amended 2007, No. 65, § 297.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 675. Criminal provisions—Article III

§ 675. Criminal provisions—Article III
A. No person shall sell a ticket or share in a ticket at a price greater than that fixed by the Commission. No person other than a lottery agent shall sell lottery tickets. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any individual purchaser from giving lottery tickets or shares to another as a gift. Any person convicted of violating this article shall be punished by imprisonment for six months and a fine of $1,000.00.
B. Any person who falsely or fraudulently makes, forges, alters, or counterfeits or causes or procures to be made, forged, altered, or counterfeited, any Vermont State Lottery ticket or Commission ticket as any party thereof, or any person who knowingly and willfully utters, publishes, passes, or tenders as true, any forged, altered, or counterfeited Vermont Lottery tickets or Commission lottery tickets shall be punished by imprisonment for six months and a fine of $5,000.00.
C. Any subsequent offense shall be punished by imprisonment for two years and $20,000.00 fine for each offense. (Added 1985, No. 28, § 2; amended 2017, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 183.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 14 - State Lottery › § 677. Allocation of profits

§ 677. Allocation of profits
The profits received by the State of Vermont through the sale of the Tri-State Lotto tickets shall be deposited in the Education Fund established by 16 V.S.A. § 4025 and used solely for the purposes of State and local funding of public education. (Added 1985, No. 28, § 2; amended 1997, No. 60, § 87, eff. July 1, 1998.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 701. Declaration of policy

§ 701. Declaration of policy
It shall be the policy of the State of Vermont to prevent unnecessary hazards in the operation of ski tows, lifts, and tramways, to ensure that reasonable design and construction are used, that accepted safety devices are provided for and that periodic inspections and adjustments are made, all for the purpose of making safe the operation of ski tows, ski lifts, and passenger tramways. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 1, eff. Aug. 1, 1961.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 702. Definition of terms

§ 702. Definition of terms
The following terms shall be construed as follows:
(1) “A passenger tramway” is a device used to transport passengers uphill on skis, or in cars on tracks or suspended in the air, by the use of steel cables, chains, or belts or by ropes and usually supported by trestles or towers with one or more spans. The term passenger tramway shall include the following:
(A) “Two-car passenger tramway,” a device used to transport passengers in two open or enclosed cars attached to, and suspended from, a moving wire rope, or attached to a moving wire rope and supported on a standing wire rope, or similar devices.
(B) “Multi-car passenger tramway,” a device used to transport passengers in several open or enclosed cars attached to, and suspended from, a moving wire rope, or attached to a moving wire rope and supported on a standing wire rope, or similar devices.
(C) “Skimobile,” a device in which a passenger car running on steel or wooden tracks is attached to and pulled by a steel cable, or similar devices.
(D) “Chair lift,” a type of transportation on which passengers are carried on chairs suspended in the air and attached to a moving cable, chain, or link belt supported by trestles or towers with one or more spans, or similar devices. A chair lift may be a “fixed grip lift” or a “detachable grip lift.”
(E) “Surface lift,” a type of transportation which pulls skiers riding on skis by means of an attachment to a main overhead cable supported by trestles or towers with one or more spans. Surface lifts include so-called T bars, J bars, poma lifts, platter pulls, and similar type devices.
(F) “Rope tow,” a type of transportation which pulls the skiers riding on skis as the skier grasps the rope manually, or similar devices.
(G) “Detachable grip lift,” an aerial lift on which carriers alternately attach to and detach from a moving haul rope. The tramway system may be mono-cable or bi-cable.
(H) “Fixed grip lift,” an aerial lift on which carriers remain attached to a haul rope. The tramway system may be either continuous or intermittent circulating and either mono-cable or bi-cable.
(I) “Base rate,” a rate which is determined annually by the passenger tramway board and which rate when multiplied by the formulae in section 707 of this title will result in the “fee-due-State.”
(2) “Industry” shall mean the activities of all those persons in the State who own or control the operation of passenger tramways.
(3) “Operator” is a person who owns or controls the operation of a passenger tramway. The word “operator” shall include the State or any political subdivision.
(4) “Board” shall mean the Passenger Tramway Board.
(5) “Department” shall mean the Department of Labor.
(6) “Lineal footage” is one-half of the total length of the cable or rope as determined when the tramway is installed. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 2, eff. Aug. 1, 1961; amended 1981, No. 36, §§ 1, 5; 1991, No. 206 (Adj. Sess.), §§ 1, 2; 2005, No. 103 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 5, 2006.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 703. Passenger Tramway Board

§ 703. Passenger Tramway Board
There is hereby created the Passenger Tramway Board within the Department of Labor which shall consist of the Commissioner of Labor, ex officio, who shall serve as chair, and four appointive members. The appointive members of said Board shall be appointed by the Governor. Two of the appointive members who are first appointed shall be designated to serve terms of two years and two of the appointive members shall be designated to serve terms of four years, but thereafter appointive members shall be appointed for terms of four years except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. An appointive member shall hold office until his successor has been appointed and has qualified. Two appointive members shall be engaged in the industry and two shall be representatives of the public at large. Appointive members of the Board shall receive as compensation the sum of $15.00 per diem for their services and their necessary expenses when in the performance of their duties. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 3, eff. Aug. 1, 1961; amended 1963, No. 108, § 1, eff. May 28, 1963; 1963, No. 193, § 37, eff. June 28, 1963; 2005, No. 103 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 5, 2006.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 704. Rules

§ 704. Rules
The Board may, in accordance with 3 V.S.A. chapter 25, adopt reasonable rules relating to public safety in the construction, operation, maintenance, and inspection of passenger tramways. The rules authorized hereunder shall conform as nearly as practicable to established standards, if any, and shall not be discriminatory in their application to operators of passenger tramways. Rules adopted by the Board shall in no way reduce or diminish the standard of care imposed upon passenger tramway operators under existing law. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 4, eff. Aug. 1, 1961; amended 1981, No. 36, § 2.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 705. Enforcement, certificate

§ 705. Enforcement, certificate
The Department shall enforce the rules adopted by the Board and inspect the construction, operation, and maintenance of passenger tramways to determine whether the rules adopted by the Board have been complied with by the operators. Certification of compliance by a qualified inspector who has been approved by the Department may be accepted by the Department instead of other inspection. In any legal proceedings, a certificate of compliance issued pursuant to this section shall be competent evidence only for the purpose of establishing the fact of issuance of said certificate and for no other purpose. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 5, eff. Aug. 1, 1961; amended 1963, No. 108, § 2, eff. May 28, 1963.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 706. Operators to pay cost of inspection

§ 706. Operators to pay cost of inspection
The expenses of the Department in connection with making the inspections under section 705 of this title shall be paid in the first instance by the Department. In the event that contractors are used by the Department for specialized engineering consultation, such as structural, electrical, mechanical, or failure analysis, the cost shall be reimbursed to the Department by the affected area tramway operators. The reimbursement shall be credited to the special fund created under this chapter. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 6, eff. Aug. 1, 1961; amended 1981, No. 36, § 3; 2013, No. 191 (Adj. Sess.), § 8.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 708. Orders

§ 708. Orders
If, after investigation, the Department finds that a violation of any of the rules exists, or that there is a condition in passenger tramway construction, operation, or maintenance endangering the safety of the public, it shall forthwith issue its written order setting forth its findings, the corrective action to be taken, and fixing a reasonable time for compliance therewith. The order shall be served upon the operator involved by registered mail and shall become final unless the operator applies to the Board for a hearing in the manner provided in section 709 of this title. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 8, eff. Aug. 1, 1961.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 708a. Emergency orders

§ 708a. Emergency orders
Whenever the condition is deemed to be imminently hazardous, involving the safety of passengers, the Department’s representative shall be authorized to order the operator in writing to immediately suspend operation of the tramway, until such time as the hazardous condition has been remedied. (Added 1971, No. 227 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 5, 1972.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 709. Hearing

§ 709. Hearing
Any operator who is aggrieved by Department order may, within ten days after service thereof upon him or her, apply to the Board for a review of the order. The Board shall hold a hearing thereon at the earliest convenient day. At the hearing, the operator shall have a right to a full hearing, including the right to be heard personally and by counsel, to cross-examine witnesses, and to produce evidence in his or her own behalf. After the hearing, the Board shall report its findings, in writing, and make such order as the facts may require. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 9, eff. Aug. 1, 1961.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 710. Appeal

§ 710. Appeal
Any operator who is aggrieved by any order of the Department following the hearing provided in section 709 of this title may, within 30 days after entry thereof, appeal to the Superior Court for the county in which the passenger tramway is located. An appeal shall not suspend the operation of the order made by the Board, but the Superior Court may suspend the order of the Board pending determination of the appeal whenever, in the opinion of the court, justice may require its suspension. The Superior Court shall hear the appeal and make such decree as justice may require. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 10, eff. Aug. 1, 1961; amended 1973, No. 193 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 9, 1974.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 711. Suspension

§ 711. Suspension
If any operator fails to comply with a lawful order issued under sections 708 and 709 of this title, the Department may order the operator to cease operations for such time as it considers necessary for the protection of the safety of the public. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 11, eff. Aug. 1, 1961.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 15 - Ski Tramways › § 712. Penalties

§ 712. Penalties
(a) Operating without passing inspection. Any operator who operates a passenger tramway without first passing the annual inspection by the Department shall be fined not more than $1,000.00 for each day of operation.
(b) Operating without paying fee-due-State. Any operator who operates a passenger tramway without paying the fee-due-State as provided in section 707 of this title shall be fined not more than $50.00 for each day of operation.
(c) Operating after an order to cease. Any person who operates a passenger tramway after being ordered to cease operations shall be fined not more than $5,000.00 for each day of illegal operation. (Added 1961, No. 266, § 12, eff. Aug. 1, 1961; amended 2013, No. 101 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 2015, No. 97 (Adj. Sess.), § 64.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 16 - Amusement Rides › § 721. Definitions

§ 721. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Amusement ride” means a mechanical device that carries or conveys passengers along, around, or over a fixed or restricted route or course for the purpose of giving the passengers amusement, pleasure, thrills, or excitement. For the purposes of this chapter, amusement ride shall not include bungee jumping, zip lines, or waterslides or obstacle, challenge, or adventure courses.
(2) “Operator” or “owner” means a person who owns or controls or has the duty to control the operation of amusement rides.
(3) [Repealed.] (Added 1995, No. 117 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2017, No. 186 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 1, 2019.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 16 - Amusement Rides › § 722. Certificate of operation

§ 722. Certificate of operation
(a) An amusement ride may not be operated in this State unless the Secretary of State has issued a certificate of operation to the owner or operator within the preceding 12 months.
(b) An application for a certificate of operation shall be submitted to the Secretary of State not fewer than 30 business days before an amusement ride is operated in this State.
(c) The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of operation not fewer than 15 business days before the amusement ride is operated in the State, if the owner or operator submits the following:
(1) certificate of insurance in the amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 that insures both the owner and the operator against liability for injury to persons and property arising out of the use or operation of the amusement ride;
(2) payment of a fee in the amount of $100.00;
(3) proof or a statement of compliance with the requirements of 21 V.S.A. chapter 9.
(d) The certificate of operation shall be valid for one year from the date of issue and shall be in a manner and format to be prescribed by the Secretary of State. A certificate of operation shall identify the ride’s:
(1) name and model;
(2) serial number;
(3) passenger capacity; and
(4) recommended maximum speed.
(e) A copy of the certificate of operation shall be kept at the office of the amusement ride operator.
(f) The Secretary of State shall:
(1) determine the manner and format of the certificate of operation, any forms to be used to apply for the certificate of operation, the adhesive sticker that shall be affixed to the ride pursuant to subdivision 723a(b)(2) of this title, and the certification to be filed pursuant to subdivision 723a(b)(3) of this title;
(2) make any forms and certifications available on the Secretary of State’s website and shall provide adhesive stickers to inspectors;
(3) allow an owner or operator to apply for certificates of operation for multiple rides at one time, using one form;
(4) charge one fee for the filing of each application form, regardless of the number of rides listed on the application. (Added 1995, No. 117 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2017, No. 186 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. July 1, 2019.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 16 - Amusement Rides › § 723. Operator and patron responsibilities

§ 723. Operator and patron responsibilities
(a) An operator of an amusement ride shall:
(1) be at least 18 years of age;
(2) operate only one amusement ride at a time;
(3) be in attendance at all times that the ride is operating; and
(4) operate the ride in accordance with the ride manufacturer’s specifications.
(b) An operator of an amusement ride may deny any person entrance to an amusement ride if the operator believes that entrance by that person may jeopardize the safety of the person or other persons.
(c) A patron shall:
(1) understand that there are risks in riding an amusement ride;
(2) exercise good judgment and act in a responsible and safe manner while riding an amusement ride; and
(3) obey all signage that is reasonably written and posted and all directions from ride operators and owners that are given in a clear and understandable manner. (Added 1995, No. 117 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2017, No. 186 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. July 1, 2019.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 16 - Amusement Rides › § 723a. Safety inspections

§ 723a. Safety inspections
(a) A amusement ride shall not be operated in this State unless:
(1) The ride has been inspected in the State within the preceding 12 months by a person who is:
(A) certified:
(i) by the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials as a Level II Inspector; or
(ii) by the Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers International at a level that is equivalent to the certification pursuant to subdivision (i) of this subdivision (1)(A); and
(B) insured, including for liability; and
(C) not the owner or operator of the ride or an employee or agent of the owner or operator.
(2) The inspection complied with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) current standard F770 concerning the practices for ownership, operation, maintenance, and inspection of amusement rides and devices.
(3) A valid certificate of operation has been issued for the ride pursuant to section 722 of this title.
(b) After a ride has been inspected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section:
(1) The owner or operator shall submit the certificate or other record of inspection to the Secretary of State within 15 business days following the date of inspection.
(2) An adhesive sticker, in a format to be determined by the Secretary of State, shall be affixed to the ride that indicates:
(A) the date and location the inspection was completed; and
(B) the name of the inspector.
(3) The owner or operator shall submit a certification, in a format to be determined by the Secretary of State, to the organization hosting a fair, field day, or other event or location, at which the owner or operator intends to operate a ride, stating that the ride has been inspected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and stickers have been affixed pursuant to this subsection prior to the ride being used to carry or convey passengers.
(c) A ride shall be inspected for safety by the owner or operator:
(1) after the ride has been set up but before being used to carry or convey passengers; and
(2) every day thereafter that the ride is used to carry or convey passengers.
(d) The owner or operator of an amusement ride shall:
(1) keep records of all safety inspections;
(2) make those records available to the Secretary of State or the Office of the Attorney General promptly upon request;
(3) keep a paper or electronic copy of all required forms or certifications, and of all safety inspections conducted by the owner or operator during the preceding 12 months for each ride:
(A) on or near that ride; or
(B) at the office of the amusement ride operator; and
(4) operate, maintain, and inspect all rides in compliance with ASTM current standards for ownership, operation, maintenance, and inspection of amusement rides and devices. (Added 2017, No. 186 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. July 1, 2019.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 19 - Leisure Time and Benefits for Elders › § 1001. Definitions

§ 1001. Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter:
(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living established by 3 V.S.A. § 3085a.
(2) “Passport” means a “Green Mountain Passport” as provided by section 1002 of this title.
(3) “State-sponsored public event” means all events, exhibits, concerts, or museums fully supported by State funds to which the public is invited and all State parks, historical sites, and State lands normally open to the public. Overnight camping is excluded subject to regulations granted by the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
(4) “Medical statistics” means information as to whether the passport holder has any chronic ailment or requires special medication. (Added 1973, No. 82; amended 1989, No. 219 (Adj. Sess.), § 9(a), (c); 2005, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 60.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 19 - Leisure Time and Benefits for Elders › § 1002. Green Mountain Passport; eligibility

§ 1002. Green Mountain Passport; eligibility
(a) Any person is eligible to obtain a Green Mountain Passport who:
(1) is:
(A) at least 62 years of age; or
(B) a veteran of the uniformed services; and
(2) is a resident of the State.
(b) A Green Mountain Passport application shall be issued by the clerk of any town to a resident of that town who swears under oath that he or she meets the eligibility criteria established pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. A fee of $2.00 will be charged at the time of application and shall be retained by the town issuing the passport. The town clerk shall issue the actual passport. Records shall be maintained as prescribed by law. Statistical information shall be furnished to the Commissioner upon request.
(c) Forms for the issuance of passports shall be prepared by the Commissioner and provided in sufficient number by him or her to the clerk of each town. (Added 1973, No. 82; amended 1975, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 1977, No. 163 (Adj. Sess.); 1981, No. 29; 1983, No. 67; 1989, No. 219 (Adj. Sess.), § 9(a), (c); 1993, No. 149 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; 2013, No. 53, § 2, eff. May 29, 2013.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 19 - Leisure Time and Benefits for Elders › § 1003. Passport privileges

§ 1003. Passport privileges
(a) Upon the exhibit of a Green Mountain Passport, the bearer shall be entitled to free admission to any fully State-sponsored public event and to any benefits offered by private entities pursuant to section 1004 of this title.
(b) Upon the exhibit of the Green Mountain Passport, the bearer shall be entitled to one day’s admission to any fair, field days, or exposition that is either fully or partially supported by State grants or stipends, and that operates for more than one day. The management of such fair, field days, or exposition shall publicize the day on which the passports will be honored at least one week prior to the beginning of such an event. (Added 1973, No. 82; amended 1975, No. 174 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 19 - Leisure Time and Benefits for Elders › § 1004. Private cooperation

§ 1004. Private cooperation
The Secretary of Human Services may instruct the Commissioner to prepare a decal containing a suitable symbol and make them available to private businesses cooperating in the passport program for display at each such business establishment. (Added 1973, No. 82; amended 1989, No. 219 (Adj. Sess.), § 9(c); 1993, No. 149 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 19 - Leisure Time and Benefits for Elders › § 1005. Misuse of passport; forgery; penalty

§ 1005. Misuse of passport; forgery; penalty
A person who makes any false statement on an application for a passport or who possesses or uses a passport issued to another or falsely makes, alters, forges, or counterfeits a passport shall be fined not more than $500.00 or imprisoned for not more than six months or both. (Added 1973, No. 82.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 23 - Games of Chance › § 1201. Definitions

§ 1201. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Break-open ticket” means a lottery utilizing a card or ticket of the so-called pickle card, jar ticket, or break-open variety commonly bearing the name “Lucky 7,” “Nevada Club,” “Victory Bar,” “Texas Poker,” “Triple Bingo,” or any other name.
(2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Liquor and Lottery.
(3)(A) “Distributor” means a person that purchases break-open tickets from a manufacturer and sells or distributes break-open tickets at wholesale in Vermont. “Distributor” shall include any officer, employee, or agent of a corporation or dissolved corporation that has a duty to act for the corporation in complying with the requirements of this chapter.
(B) “Distributor” shall not include a person who distributes only jar tickets that are used only for merchandise prizes.
(4) “Manufacturer” means a person that designs, assembles, fabricates, produces, constructs, or otherwise prepares a break-open ticket for sale to a distributor.
(5) “Nonprofit organization” means a nonprofit corporation that is qualified for tax exempt status under I.R.C. § 501(c), as amended, and that has engaged, in good faith, in charitable, religious, educational, or civic activities in Vermont on a regular basis during the preceding year. “Nonprofit organization” also includes churches, schools, fire departments, municipalities, fraternal organizations, and organizations that operate agricultural fairs or field days, and that have engaged, in good faith, in charitable, religious, educational, or civic activities in Vermont on a regular basis during the preceding year. An organization shall be considered a nonprofit organization under this subdivision only if it certifies annually, on a form with whatever information is required by the Commissioner, how it meets the definition under this subdivision. (Added 2017, No. 73, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2017; amended 2019, No. 73, § 37.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 23 - Games of Chance › § 1202. License required

§ 1202. License required
(a) Manufacture. Break-open tickets sold in Vermont shall be manufactured only by a person licensed by the Commissioner. A licensed manufacturer shall sell break-open tickets only to distributors licensed under this chapter. A distributor licensed under this chapter shall purchase break-open tickets only from a manufacturer licensed under this chapter.
(b) Distribution. A distributor who sells or distributes break-open tickets for resale in Vermont shall be licensed by the Commissioner and shall also be:
(1) a natural person who is a resident of Vermont;
(2) a partnership in which the majority of partners are residents of Vermont;
(3) a corporation incorporated under the laws of Vermont, provided that a majority of the ownership interest is held by residents of Vermont; or
(4) a person who is not a resident of Vermont and whose state of residence allows residents or corporations of Vermont to distribute break-open tickets in that state under similar terms and conditions as provided under this chapter. (Added 2017, No. 73, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2017.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 23 - Games of Chance › § 1204. License requirements; fees

§ 1204. License requirements; fees
(a) Upon application and payment of the fee, the Commissioner may issue the following licenses to qualified applicants:
(1) Manufacturer annual license: $3,000.00.
(2) Distributor annual license: $2,000.00.
(b) A license shall not be granted to an individual who has been convicted of a felony within five years of the license application nor to an entity in which any partner, officer, or director has been convicted of a felony within five years of the application.
(c) Licenses issued under this section may be renewed annually on October 1, upon reapplication and payment of the licensing fee.
(d) All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Liquor Control Enterprise Fund. (Added 2017, No. 73, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2017.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 23 - Games of Chance › § 1205. Records; report

§ 1205. Records; report
(a) Each distributor and manufacturer licensed under this chapter shall maintain records and books relating to the distribution and sale of break-open tickets and to any other expenditure required by the Commissioner. A licensee shall make its records and books available to the Commissioner for auditing.
(b) Each licensed distributor shall file with the Commissioner, on the same schedule as the distributor files sales tax returns, the following information for the preceding reporting period:
(1) the names of organizations to which boxes of break-open tickets were sold;
(2) the number of boxes of break-open tickets sold to each organization; and
(3) the ticket denomination and serial numbers of tickets for each box.
(c) Records and reports filed under this section shall be designated confidential unless, under State or federal law or regulation, the record or information may be disclosed to specifically designated persons.
(d) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of this section, the Commissioner of Liquor and Lottery shall provide the records and reports filed under this section to the Attorney General, upon request. (Added 2017, No. 73, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2017; amended 2019, No. 73, § 39.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 23 - Games of Chance › § 1206. Enforcement

§ 1206. Enforcement
(a) Any person who intentionally violates section 1203 of this chapter shall be fined not more than $500.00.
(b) Any person who intentionally violates section 1202, 1204, or 1205 of this chapter shall be fined not more than $10,000.00 for the first offense and fined not more than $20,000.00 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both, for each subsequent offense.
(c) In addition to the criminal penalties provided under subsections (a) and (b) of this section, any person who violates a provision of this chapter shall be subject to one or more of the following penalties:
(1) Revocation or suspension by the Commissioner of a license granted pursuant to this chapter.
(2) Confiscation of break-open tickets or confiscation of the revenues derived from the sale of those tickets, or both. (Added 2017, No. 73, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2017.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 23 - Games of Chance › § 1207. Appeals

§ 1207. Appeals
Any licensee aggrieved by an action taken under subsection 1206(c) of this chapter and any person aggrieved by the Commissioner’s refusal to issue or renew a license under this chapter may appeal in writing to the Commissioner for review of such action. The Commissioner shall thereafter grant a hearing subject to the provisions of 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 upon the matter and notify the aggrieved person in writing of his or her determination. The Commissioner’s determination may be appealed within 30 days to the Washington Superior Court or the Superior Court of the county in which the taxpayer resides or has a place of business. (Added 2017, No. 73, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2017.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 23 - Games of Chance › § 1208. Rulemaking

§ 1208. Rulemaking
The Department of Liquor and Lottery may regulate the licensing and reporting requirements of manufacturers and distributors of break-open tickets under this chapter. The Commissioner of Liquor and Lottery may adopt rules for licensure and indicia for boxes of break-open tickets, for record keeping relating to the distribution and sale of break-open tickets, and for the remittance of net proceeds from sales of break-open tickets to the intended eligible charitable recipients. The rules shall permit no proceeds to be retained by the operators of for-profit bars, except for:
(1) the actual cost of the break-open tickets;
(2) the prizes awarded; and
(3) any sales tax due on the sale of break-open tickets under 32 V.S.A. chapter 233. (Added 2017, No. 73, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2017; amended 2019, No. 73, § 40.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 25 - Sports Wagering › § 1304. Revenues to Sports Wagering Enterprise Fund

§ 1304. Revenues to Sports Wagering Enterprise Fund
The revenues and fees received by the Department pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the Sports Wagering Enterprise Fund. (Added 2023, No. 63, § 1, eff. June 14, 2023.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 25 - Sports Wagering › § 1305. Confidentiality of records

§ 1305. Confidentiality of records
(a) When produced or acquired by the Department pursuant to this chapter, the following records are exempt from public inspection and copying under the Public Records Act and shall be kept confidential:
(1) personal information and background check documents;
(2) any lists of names, including information related to voluntary self- exclusion;
(3) trade secrets, business records, financial records, and related information; and
(4) records relating to operator security, technology, facilities, or systems.
(b) The Public Records Act exemptions created in this section shall not be subject to the provisions of 1 V.S.A. § 317(e) (repeal of Public Records Act exemptions). (Added 2023, No. 63, § 1, eff. June 14, 2023.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 25 - Sports Wagering › § 1306. Exemption

§ 1306. Exemption
The provisions of 13 V.S.A. chapter 51, relating to gambling and lotteries, shall not apply to sports wagering or a fantasy sports contest conducted pursuant to this chapter. (Added 2023, No. 63, § 1, eff. June 14, 2023.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 25 - Sports Wagering › § 1321. Prohibited activities

§ 1321. Prohibited activities
The Department’s operators are prohibited from the following activities:
(1) accepting or making payment relating to sports wagers made by prohibited sports bettors;
(2) accepting sports wagers on prohibited sports events; or
(3) accepting sports wagers from persons who are physically outside the State of Vermont at the time the sports wager is placed. (Added 2023, No. 63, § 1, eff. June 14, 2023.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 25 - Sports Wagering › § 1322. Maintaining sports integrity

§ 1322. Maintaining sports integrity
The Department and its operators may participate in national and international monitoring services and associations and may share betting information with those entities and sports governing bodies in order to ensure the integrity of sports wagers and sports events. The Commissioner may restrict, limit, or exclude wagering on a sports event if the Commissioner determines that the restriction, limitation, or exclusion is necessary to ensure the integrity of the sportsbook. (Added 2023, No. 63, § 1, eff. June 14, 2023.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 25 - Sports Wagering › § 1323. Access to financial reports

§ 1323. Access to financial reports
The Department may require financial and compliance reports from its operators at any time and may conduct audits of these reports to ensure that the State receives the contractual share of revenue. (Added 2023, No. 63, § 1, eff. June 14, 2023.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 25 - Sports Wagering › § 1324. Compliance oversight

§ 1324. Compliance oversight
(a) The Department shall retain oversight of its operators to ensure that all sports wagering activities are conducted in accordance with this chapter, any contractual terms, and any procedures adopted by the Department.
(b) Any failure to comply with this chapter, contractual terms, or any procedures adopted by the Department may be brought before the Board of Liquor and Lottery. The Board shall have the authority to impose sanctions on an operator for a violation, including monetary penalties, suspension of operator operations within the State, and the termination of all operator operations within the State. The Department may also bring an action in a Vermont court for damages, injunctive relief, or enforcement of monetary penalties related to any contract violation. (Added 2023, No. 63, § 1, eff. June 14, 2023.)
2023 Vermont Statutes › Title 31 - Recreation and Sports › Chapter 25 - Sports Wagering › § 1325. Crimes and penalties

§ 1325. Crimes and penalties
(a) A corporation, association, or partnership that is not permitted to conduct sports wagering pursuant to this chapter that operates, conducts, or exposes sports wagering for play or accepts a bet or wager associated with sports wagering shall:
(1) for a first violation of this subsection, be fined not more than $50,000.00 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both;
(2) for a second violation of this subsection, be fined not more than $150,000.00 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both; and
(3) for a third or subsequent violation of this subsection, be fined not more than $300,000.00 or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
(b) An operator who violates a provision of this chapter shall be fined:
(1) for a first violation, not more than $25,000.00;
(2) for a second violation, not more than $75,000.00; and
(3) for a third violation, not more than $150,000.00.
(c) Upon the violation of a provision of this chapter by an operator, the Department may terminate its contract with the operator and revoke the operator’s privilege to offer sports wagering within the State. (Added 2023, No. 63, § 1, eff. June 14, 2023.)