24.101 – Short Title.
24.101 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Florida Public Education Lottery Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 87-65.
24.102 – Purpose and Intent.
24.102 Purpose and intent.— (1) The purpose of this act is to implement s. 15, Art. X of the State Constitution in a manner that enables the people of the state to benefit from significant additional moneys for education and also enables the people of the state to play the best lottery games available. (2) The intent of […]
24.103 – Definitions.
24.103 Definitions.—As used in this act: (1) “Department” means the Department of the Lottery. (2) “Secretary” means the secretary of the department. (3) “Person” means any individual, firm, association, joint adventure, partnership, estate, trust, syndicate, fiduciary, corporation, or other group or combination and shall include any agency or political subdivision of the state. (4) “Major procurement” means a procurement for […]
24.104 – Department; Purpose.
24.104 Department; purpose.—The purpose of the department is to operate the state lottery as authorized by s. 15, Art. X of the State Constitution so as to maximize revenues in a manner consonant with the dignity of the state and the welfare of its citizens. History.—s. 4, ch. 87-65; s. 6, ch. 2000-158.
24.105 – Powers and Duties of Department.
24.105 Powers and duties of department.—The department shall: (1) Have the authority to sue or be sued in the corporate name of the department and to adopt a corporate seal and symbol. (2) Supervise and administer the operation of the lottery in accordance with the provisions of this act and rules adopted pursuant thereto. (3) For purposes of any […]
24.1051 – Exemptions From Inspection or Copying of Public Records.
24.1051 Exemptions from inspection or copying of public records.— (1)(a) The following information held by the department is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution: 1. Information that, if released, could harm the security or integrity of the department, including: a. Information relating to the security of the department’s technologies, processes, […]
24.1055 – Prohibition Against Sale of Lottery Tickets to Minors; Posting of Signs; Penalties.
24.1055 Prohibition against sale of lottery tickets to minors; posting of signs; penalties.— (1) No person who is less than 18 years of age may purchase a lottery ticket by means of a machine or otherwise. (2) Any retailer that sells lottery tickets by means of a player activated machine shall post a clear and conspicuous sign on […]
24.107 – Advertising and Promotion of Lottery Games.
24.107 Advertising and promotion of lottery games.— (1) The Legislature recognizes the need for extensive and effective advertising and promotion of lottery games. It is the intent of the Legislature that such advertising and promotion be consistent with the dignity and integrity of the state. In advertising the value of a prize that will be paid over […]
24.108 – Division of Security; Duties; Security Report.
24.108 Division of Security; duties; security report.— (1) The secretary shall appoint a director of the Division of Security who is qualified by training and experience in law enforcement or security to supervise, direct, coordinate, and administer all activities of the division. (2) The director and all investigators employed by the division shall meet the requirements for employment […]
24.109 – Administrative Procedure.
24.109 Administrative procedure.— (1) The department may at any time adopt emergency rules pursuant to s. 120.54. The Legislature finds that such emergency rulemaking power is necessary for the preservation of the rights and welfare of the people in order to provide additional funds to benefit the public. The Legislature further finds that the unique nature of […]
24.110 – Venue.
24.110 Venue.—The venue for all civil or administrative actions against the department shall be in Leon County. History.—s. 10, ch. 87-65.
24.111 – Vendors; Disclosure and Contract Requirements.
24.111 Vendors; disclosure and contract requirements.— (1) The department may enter into contracts for the purchase, lease, or lease-purchase of such goods or services as are necessary for effectuating the purposes of this act. The department may not contract with any person or entity for the total operation and administration of the state lottery established by this […]
24.112 – Retailers of Lottery Tickets; Authorization of Vending Machines to Dispense Lottery Tickets.
24.112 Retailers of lottery tickets; authorization of vending machines to dispense lottery tickets.— (1) The department shall promulgate rules specifying the terms and conditions for contracting with retailers who will best serve the public interest and promote the sale of lottery tickets. (2) In the selection of retailers, the department shall consider factors such as financial responsibility, integrity, […]
24.113 – Minority Participation.
24.113 Minority participation.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that the department encourage participation by minority business enterprises as defined in s. 288.703. Accordingly, 15 percent of the retailers shall be minority business enterprises as defined in s. 288.703(3); however, no more than 35 percent of such retailers shall be owned by the same type […]
24.114 – Bank Deposits and Control of Lottery Transactions.
24.114 Bank deposits and control of lottery transactions.— (1) All moneys received by each retailer from the operation of the state lottery, including, but not limited to, all ticket sales, interest, gifts, and donations, less the amount retained as compensation for the sale of the tickets and the amount paid out as prizes, shall be remitted to […]
24.115 – Payment of Prizes.
24.115 Payment of prizes.— (1) The department shall promulgate rules to establish a system of verifying the validity of tickets claimed to win prizes and to effect payment of such prizes; however: (a) The right of any person to a prize, other than a prize that is payable in installments over time, is not assignable. However, any prize, […]
24.1153 – Assignment of Prizes Payable in Installments.
24.1153 Assignment of prizes payable in installments.— (1) The right of any person to receive payments under a prize that is paid in installments over time by the department may be voluntarily assigned, in whole or in part, if the assignment is made to a person or entity designated pursuant to an order of a court of […]
24.116 – Unlawful Purchase of Lottery Tickets; Penalty.
24.116 Unlawful purchase of lottery tickets; penalty.— (1) No person who is less than 18 years of age may purchase a lottery ticket; however, this shall not prohibit the purchase of a lottery ticket for the purpose of making a gift to a minor. (2) No officer or employee of the department or any relative living in the […]
24.117 – Unlawful Sale of Lottery Tickets; Penalty.
24.117 Unlawful sale of lottery tickets; penalty.—Any person who knowingly: (1) Sells a state lottery ticket when not authorized by the department or this act to engage in such sale; (2) Sells a state lottery ticket to a minor; or (3) Sells a state lottery ticket at any price other than that established by the department; is guilty of […]
24.118 – Other Prohibited Acts; Penalties.
24.118 Other prohibited acts; penalties.— (1) UNLAWFUL EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT.—Any retailer who extends credit or lends money to a person for the purchase of a lottery ticket is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the purchase of a […]