Bill > SF1891

This bill modifies provisions related to lottery retailer contracts in Minnesota by introducing several key changes. First, it defines a new term "responsible lottery official" as the officers, directors, or owners of an organization who have oversight of lottery ticket sales. The bill expands the disqualification criteria for lottery retailers, now applying stricter standards to both individual sole proprietors and organizations. These disqualifications include being under 18, owing $500 or more in delinquent taxes, having a conviction for certain crimes (including felonies, fraud, misrepresentation, or gambling-related offenses) within the past five years, or being a family member of a lottery director or employee. The bill also provides the lottery director with more discretion to cancel, suspend, or refuse to renew contracts for retailers who fail to meet financial stability requirements, commit fraudulent acts, provide false information, or act in ways that could compromise the lottery's integrity. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these disqualification and contract termination provisions apply to both individual sellers and organizational retailers, expanding the scope of regulatory oversight for lottery ticket sales in Minnesota.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1891&ssn=0&y=2025