As used in this article 40, unless the context otherwise requires: “Cash prize” means any prize paid in cash in its entirety, including any expenditures made to fund Colorado or multistate prize reserves. “Commission” means the Colorado lottery commission. “Director” means the director of the state lottery division. “Division” means the state lottery division. “Lottery” […]
There is hereby created, within the department, the state lottery division, the head of which is the director of the state lottery division, who shall be appointed and subject to removal by the executive director in accordance with section 13 of article XII of the state constitution. The state lottery division shall be headquartered in […]
The function of the division is to establish, operate, and supervise the lottery authorized by section 2 of article XVIII of the state constitution, as approved by the electors. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 18-1027), ch. 31, p. 336, § 2, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to […]
The director shall be qualified by training and experience to direct a lottery and the work of the division; and, notwithstanding the provisions of section 24-5-101, shall be of good character and shall not have been convicted of any felony or gambling-related offense. The director shall devote his or her entire time and attention to […]
It shall be the executive director’s duty: To enter into contracts for materials, equipment, and supplies to be used in the operation of the lottery, for the design and installation of games or lotteries, and for promotion of the lottery. No contract shall be legal or enforceable that provides for the management of the lottery […]
Any person, firm, association, or corporation, referred to in this section as “supplier”, that enters into a contract to supply services, equipment, or materials or gaming materials or equipment for use in the operation of the state lottery shall first disclose to the division: In addition to the supplier’s business name and address, the names […]
The director shall issue, suspend, revoke, and renew licenses for lottery sales agents pursuant to subsection (3) of this section and rules adopted by the commission. Licensing rules shall include requirements relating to the financial responsibility of the licensee, the accessibility of the licensee’s place of business or activity to the public, the sufficiency of […]
There is hereby created, within the state lottery division, the Colorado lottery commission, consisting of five members, all of whom shall be citizens of the United States and residents of this state, appointed by the governor, with the consent of the senate. No member shall have been convicted of a felony or gambling-related offense, notwithstanding […]
In addition to any other powers and duties set forth in this article 40, the commission shall have the following powers and duties: To promulgate rules governing the establishment and operation of the lottery as it deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this article 40. The director shall prepare and submit to the […]
Members of the commission and employees of the division are declared to be positions of public trust and, therefore, in order to insure the confidence of the people of the state in the integrity of the division, its employees, and the commission, the following restrictions shall apply: No member of the commission or employee of […]
There is hereby created, in the office of the state treasurer, the lottery fund. The initial appropriation to the division, and all subsequent revenues of the division not earlier paid as prizes, shall be paid into the lottery fund. All expenses of the division, including the expenses of organized crime investigation and prosecution relating to […]
The lottery fund shall be audited at least annually by or under the direction of the state auditor, who shall submit a report of the audit to the legislative audit committee. The annual audit shall include compliance with section 3 of article XXVII of the state constitution. The expenses of the audit shall be paid […]
The right of any person to a prize is not assignable; except that payment of any prize may be paid to: The estate of a deceased prizewinner; or Any person pursuant to a voluntary assignment of the right to receive future annual prize payments, in whole or in part, if the assignment is made pursuant […]
Prior to the payment of any lottery winnings required by rule of the commission to be paid only at the lottery offices, the department of revenue shall require the winner to submit the winner’s social security number and federal employer identification number, if applicable, and shall check the social security number of the winner with […]
The attorney general shall provide legal services for the division and the commission at the request of the director or the commission. The attorney general shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that there is continuity in the legal services provided and that the attorneys providing legal services to the division and the commission have expertise […]
It is unlawful for any person: To sell a lottery ticket or share at a price greater than or less than that fixed by the commission; however, a lottery ticket or share that is offered at no additional charge in conjunction with the sale of a product or service shall not be deemed to violate […]
In addition to any other penalties that may apply, any person violating any of the provisions of section 44-40-116 commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501. Any person violating the sale restrictions of section 44-40-116 (1)(c) may also be proceeded against pursuant to section 18-6-701 for contributing to […]
Any promotional advertising regarding the lottery shall set forth the odds of winning and the average return on the dollar in prize money to the public. All promotional advertising expenses shall be paid from the lottery fund. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 18-1027), ch. 31, p. 358, § 2, effective October […]
Any other state or local law in conflict with this article 40 is inapplicable, but this section does not supersede or affect part 6 of article 21 of title 24. Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 18-1027), ch. 31, p. 358, § 2, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar […]
Unless continued or reestablished by the general assembly acting by bill, the division shall terminate on July 1, 2049. The state auditor shall conduct annual financial audits of the division. At least once every five years, and more frequently in the state auditor’s discretion, the state auditor shall conduct an analysis and evaluation of the […]
