Bill > HF1867

This bill modifies provisions related to state lottery retailer contracts by introducing new definitions and expanding eligibility criteria and contract enforcement mechanisms. The bill adds a definition for "responsible lottery official" as the officers, directors, or owners overseeing lottery ticket sales, and updates qualifications for lottery retailers to include more comprehensive background checks and restrictions. Specifically, the bill expands disqualification criteria to cover not just sole proprietors but also organizations, firms, partnerships, and corporations, considering factors such as criminal history (including felonies, gross misdemeanors, and gambling-related offenses in any U.S. jurisdiction), tax delinquency, familial relationships with lottery employees, and overall financial stability and responsibility. The bill also provides the lottery director with broader authority to cancel, suspend, or refuse to renew retailer contracts based on various factors, including criminal convictions, fraudulent activities, failure to comply with contractual terms, and actions that could undermine public confidence in the lottery's integrity. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for temporary contract suspensions with provisions for hearings and potential permanent suspension if no hearing is requested within 30 days.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1867&ssn=0&y=2025