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NJ SCR78

NJ SCR78
Declares Division of State Lottery's new rule concerning online lottery sales inconsistent with legislative intent.

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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This concurrent resolution embodies the finding of the Legislature that the final rule adopted by the Division of State Lottery on August 17, 2023 at N.J.A.C. 17:20-1.5, permitting the direct internet sale of lottery tickets by the Division of State Lottery, is not consistent with the legislative intent of the "State Lottery Act". The Division of State Lottery shall have 30 days from the date of transmittal of this resolution to amend or withdraw the rule or the Legislature may, by passage of another concurrent resolution, exercise its authority under the Constitution to invalidate the rule in whole or in part.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution addresses a new rule adopted by New Jersey's Division of State Lottery that permits direct internet sales of lottery tickets, which the Legislature believes conflicts with the original State Lottery Act. Specifically, the resolution declares that the new rule (N.J.A.C. 17:20-1.5), which would allow the Division of State Lottery to sell tickets directly to consumers through its website and mobile applications, is inconsistent with legislative intent. The rule is considered problematic because it appears to violate a provision in the State Lottery Act (N.J.S.A. 5:9-11) that prohibits any entity, including state departments, from obtaining a license to operate exclusively as a lottery sales agent. The resolution gives the Division of State Lottery 30 days from the resolution's transmission to amend or withdraw the rule, with the understanding that if they do not do so, the Legislature may take further action to invalidate the rule through another concurrent resolution, as permitted by the New Jersey State Constitution.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SCR78
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SCR/78_I1.HTM
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