Chapter 349A — State Lottery

349A.01 Definitions This section defines key terms used in the Minnesota State Lottery law. It explains what 'director,' 'gross receipts,' … 349A.02 State Lottery This section creates the position of lottery director, who runs the Minnesota State Lottery. The director is appointed … 349A.03 This section covers who can become a lottery retailer (a store or business that sells lottery tickets). It sets … 349A.04 Lottery Game Procedures This section sets rules for lottery vendors, the companies that supply equipment, tickets, and services to the state … 349A.05 Rules This section requires the lottery director to consider the interests of Minnesota-based businesses when awarding … 349A.06 Lottery Retailers This section creates the lottery fund and explains how lottery money is handled. Lottery revenue goes into the lottery … 349A.07 Vendor Contracts This section sets rules about how lottery prizes are paid. It covers claiming deadlines, tax withholding, payment of … 349A.08 Lottery Prizes This section establishes ethics rules for lottery employees, their families, and people connected to lottery operations. … 349A.09 Lottery Advertising This section restricts the sale of lottery tickets to people who are at least 18 years old. It is illegal to sell a … 349A.10 Lottery Funds This section lists criminal penalties for lottery-related offenses. It is a crime to forge, counterfeit, or tamper with … 349A.11 Conflict of Interest This section requires the lottery to report to the legislature on its operations, finances, and how lottery money is … 349A.12 Prohibited Acts This section addresses how the lottery handles advertising and promotions. It sets rules about what the lottery can say … 349A.13 Restrictions This section covers how the lottery handles data privacy. It explains what information about lottery winners, retailers, … 349A.14 Audit This section gives the lottery director the power to create rules for running the lottery. The director can set game … 349A.15 Report This section addresses problem gambling and requires the lottery to support programs that help people with gambling … 349A.16 Lottery Retailer Commissions This section addresses the relationship between the state lottery and other forms of gambling. It clarifies that the … 349A.20 Stadium, Sports-themed Games This section authorizes the lottery to conduct second chance drawings, where people can enter nonwinning lottery tickets …