§404. Definitions
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
As used in this compact, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
1. Commission. "Commission" means the Tri-state Lotto Commission created and established by this compact.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
2. Concurrent legislation. "Concurrent legislation" means legislation enacted by one of the party states which is concurred in by the other party states in the form of enactments having like effect.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
2-A. Electronic funds transfer. "Electronic funds transfer" means a transaction using an electronic device for the purpose of ordering, instructing or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account.
[PL 2013, c. 352, §5 (NEW).]
3. Lotto. "Lotto" means a game of chance as prescribed by the commission.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
4. (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Party states. "Party states" means the states of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
4. (TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Party states. "Party states" means the states of New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine and other New England states pursuant to section 402.
[PL 1999, c. 586, §2 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF).]
5. (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Tri-state Lotto. "Tri-state Lotto" means a combined lotto game for all member states, with common tickets, common advertising and a common prize pool.
[PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW).]
5. (TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4) Tri-state Lotto. "Tri-state Lotto," or other such name as may be adopted by the party states, means a combined lotto game for all member states, with common tickets, common advertising and a common prize pool.
[PL 1999, c. 586, §2 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 732, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 586, §2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 586, §4 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 352, §5 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
Chapter 16: TRI-STATE LOTTO COMPACT
8 §402. Compact (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4)
8 §402. Compact (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE ON CONTINGENCY: See PL 1999, c. 586, §4)
8 §405. Creation of the Tri-state Lotto Commission
8 §406. Nature of the commission
8 §407. Organization of the commission
8 §408. Functioning of the commission
8 §409. Powers and duties of the commission
8 §410. Cooperation and assistance of other agencies
8 §411. Licensing of Tri-state Lotto sales agents (REPEALED)
8 §412. Suspension and revocation of licenses (REPEALED)
8 §413. Inapplicability of other statutes
8 §414. When sale of tickets prohibited
8 §415. Collection and disposition of revenue
8 §416. Certification of prize winners and payment of prizes
8 §416-A. Payment of prize to another person
8 §418. Duration of commission and Tri-state Lotto