Oklahoma Statutes
Title 3A. Amusements and Sports
§3A-709. Powers of Commission.

A. The Oklahoma Lottery Commission shall have any and all powers necessary or convenient to its usefulness in carrying out and effectuating the purposes and provisions of the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act which are not in conflict with the Oklahoma Constitution and laws of this state including, but not limited to, the following:

1. To sue and be sued in contract, equity, mandamus, and similar actions in its own name and to complain and defend in all courts;
2. To adopt and alter a seal;
3. To hold copyrights, trademarks, and service marks and enforce its rights with respect thereto;
4. To acquire or lease real property and make improvements thereon and acquire by lease or by purchase personal property, including, but not limited to, computers and intangible property, including, but not limited to, computer programs, systems, and software;
5. To enter into contracts to incur debt in its own name and enter into financing agreements with the state, agencies or instrumentalities of the state, or with any commercial financial institution or credit provider as provided in Section 732 of this title;
6. To select and contract with vendors and retailers;
7. To enter into contracts or agreements with state or local law enforcement agencies for the performance of law enforcement, background investigations, and security checks;
8. To administer oaths, take depositions, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence relative to any investigation or proceeding conducted by the Commission;
9. To enter into contracts of any and all types on such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine;
10. To advertise and promote the lottery and lottery games. None of the advertisement and promotion for games and products offered by the Oklahoma Lottery allowed by this paragraph shall involve children under the age of eighteen (18) in any manner;
11. To inform the public about Oklahoma Lottery Commission contributions to Oklahoma education programs; and
12. To act as a retailer, to conduct promotions which involve the dispensing of lottery tickets or shares, and to establish and operate a sales facility to sell lottery tickets or shares and any related merchandise.
B. The board of trustees of the Oklahoma Lottery Commission shall have any and all powers necessary or convenient to its usefulness in carrying out and effectuating the purposes and provisions of the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act which are not in conflict with the Oklahoma Constitution and laws of this state including, but not limited to, the following:
1. To adopt, amend, and repeal policies and procedures and to promulgate rules for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business, to prescribe the duties of officers of the board, and to perform such other duties as may be required by law. In the promulgation of rules, the board shall be subject to the Administrative Procedures Act;
2. To procure insurance;
3. To initiate, supervise, and administer the operation of the lottery in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act and rules, policies, and procedures adopted pursuant thereto;
4. To enter into written agreements with one or more other states or sovereigns for the operation, participation in marketing, and promotion of a joint lottery or joint lottery games. Such an agreement may be entered into with a federally recognized Indian tribe only if a cooperative agreement authorizing the Commission to do so has been entered into by the Governor and such a tribe and has been further approved by the Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations pursuant to the provisions of Section 1221 et seq. of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
5. To direct the executive director to conduct or have conducted such market research as is necessary or appropriate, which may include an analysis of the demographic characteristics of the players of each lottery game and an analysis of advertising, promotion, public relations, incentives, and other aspects of communication; and
6. To adopt and amend such rules, policies, and procedures as necessary to implement its powers and duties, organize and operate the Commission, regulate the conduct of lottery games in general, and any other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient and effective operation of the lottery or the convenience of the public.
C. The powers enumerated in subsections A and B of this section are cumulative of and in addition to those powers enumerated elsewhere in the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act, and no such powers limit or restrict any other powers of the Oklahoma Lottery Commission or the board of trustees.
Added by Laws 2003, c. 58, § 10, adopted at election held on Nov. 2, 2004. Amended by Laws 2011, c. 259, § 1; Laws 2019, c. 83, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.

Structure Oklahoma Statutes

Oklahoma Statutes

Title 3A. Amusements and Sports

§3A-200. Short title.

§3A-200.1. Definitions.

§3A-201. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission - Creation - Membership - Appointment - Term - Removal - Vacancies.

§3A-202. Conflicts of interest.

§3A-203. Meetings - Officers - Quorum - Legal proceedings or actions - Compensation.

§3A-203.1. Commission member prohibited from performing certain activities.

§3A-203.2. Advisory councils and task forces.

§3A-203.3. Executive director - Appointment - Qualifications - Duties and compensation - Equal opportunity plan - Law enforcement division - Surety bond.

§3A-203.4. Stewards - Chief steward and assistant stewards - Other personnel - Compensation - Duties.

§3A-203.5. Stewards - Examinations - Qualifications - Licenses.

§3A-203.6. Subpoenas - Oaths and affirmations - False testimony.

§3A-203.7. Purpose and intent of act - Rules and regulations.

§3A-203.8. Non-pari-mutuel tracks - Time for payment of claims.

§3A-204. Powers and duties of Commission.

§3A-204.1B. Equine Drug Testing Revolving Fund.

§3A-204.1C. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Operational Expenses Revolving Fund.

§3A-204.1D. Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission - Budget.

§3A-204.2. Occupation licenses for certain racetrack personnel - Application - Fees - Grounds for refusal to issue - Suspension or revocation - Disposition of fees.

§3A-204.3. Suspension or revocation of occupation license at race meeting - Procedure.

§3A-205. License required.

§3A-205.1. Organization license - Applications - Silent or undisclosed interest.

§3A-205.2. Organization license - Fees - Issuance - Racing days allocation - Bond - Citizenship and residency - Revocation of license - Disposition of fees.

§3A-205.2a. Ownership interest in organization license.

§3A-205.3. Persons ineligible for grant of organization license.

§3A-205.4. Minimum standard for organization licensees - Penalty.

§3A-205.5. Fire safety standards in grandstand facilities - Inspections.

§3A-205.6. Pari-mutuel system of wagering authorized - Distribution of funds retained from money wagered - Revenue bond financing of racetrack or facility prohibited.

§3A-205.6a. Offtrack wagering plans - Conditions - Notification - Licensing - Breakage and unclaimed ticket proceeds.

§3A-205.7. Wagering on out-of-state races.

§3A-205.7a. Televised races.

§3A-205.8. National Breeders' Cup - Pick seven wagers - Apportionment of wagered funds.

§3A-207. Tax imposed - Distribution of proceeds.

§3A-208. Breakage - Distribution of proceeds.

§3A-208.1. Unclaimed winning tickets - Claims - Proceeds.

§3A-208.2. Race meetings conducted by fair associations - Proportions of wagers retained - Licenses.

§3A-208.3. Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account.

§3A-208.3a. Oklahoma Breeding Development Administration Revolving Fund.

§3A-208.4. Conducting race or race meeting without license - Permitting minors to participate in certain activities - Penalties.

§3A-208.6. True name of horse to be used - Violations.

§3A-208.7. Use of certain devices for stimulating or depressing horse prohibited - Violations - Penalties.

§3A-208.8. Corrupt acts and practices - Penalties.

§3A-208.9. Compensation for wagering prohibited - Penalties.

§3A-208.10. Fraud regarding prior racing record, pedigree, identity or ownership of registered animal.

§3A-208.11. Administration of drugs or medications - Determination by rule - Penalties.

§3A-208.12. Gaming areas not subject to certain smoking prohibitions - Requirements.

§3A-208.13. Horsemen's Bookkeeper - Records.

§3A-209. County option.

§3A-240. Enactment of compact - Provisions.

§3A-251. Local rodeo committees - Acceptance of local entries.

§3A-261. Short title.

§3A-262. Authorized gaming licenses.

§3A-262.1. Occupation gaming licenses – Independent testing laboratory license.

§3A-263. Distributions and payments by licensees.

§3A-264. Race meetings - Number required.

§3A-265. Transfer of purse money - Agreements - Rescission.

§3A-266. Out-of-state full card simulcast races.

§3A-267. Official representatives of Thoroughbred and non-Thoroughbred horses - Negotiations and covenants - Financial accounting.

§3A-268. Certification of electronic games - Review by Commission - Modification of electronic games.

§3A-269. Definitions.

§3A-270. Player terminals - Recording, monitoring and regulating play.

§3A-271. Minimum standards for games.

§3A-272. Audit of game software.

§3A-273. Bonanza-style games.

§3A-274. Instant bingo games.

§3A-275. Standards for player terminals.

§3A-276. Electronic accounting systems.

§3A-277. Standards for cashless transaction systems.

§3A-278. Electronic game components - Certification by manufacturer.

§3A-279. Disputes - Collection of data.

§3A-280. Offer of model tribal gaming contract.

§3A-280.1. Non-house-banked table games supplement.

§3A-281. Model Tribal Gaming Compact.

§3A-282. Organization Gaming License Fees - Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Gaming Regulation Revolving Fund - Occupation Gaming License Fees.

§3A-301. Amateur sports organizations seeking national affiliation or membership - Exemptions - Eligibility standards - Nondiscrimination requirement - Penalties.

§3A-401. Short title - Purpose - Findings.

§3A-402. Definitions.

§3A-403. Licensing authority - Administration and enforcement of act - Powers and duties of Commission.

§3A-404. Licenses - When issuance prohibited - Transfer, sale, lease or assignment prohibited - Initial and renewal fees.

§3A-405. Limited charity game activities - Exemptions.

§3A-406. Refusal to issue, denial of renewal, suspension, or revocation of distributor or manufacturer license.

§3A-407. Refusal to issue, denial of renewal, suspension, or revocation of any license - Penalty schedule.

§3A-408. Organization license - Application.

§3A-408.1. Employee or manager license.

§3A-409. Distributor license - Application.

§3A-410. Manufacturer license - Application.

§3A-411. Notice of intention to apply for license - Notice of application to local authorities.

§3A-412. Protest.

§3A-413. Petition to revoke license.

§3A-414. Licensee records - Reports.

§3A-415. Purchase, sale or disposal of supplies.

§3A-416. Reporting of damaged and winning bingo faces, cards and game sets.

§3A-417. Alcoholic beverages and low-point beer prohibition.

§3A-418. Prohibited acts.

§3A-419. Limitation on prizes.

§3A-420. Sales tax permit required.

§3A-421. Taxes levied.

§3A-422. Collection and remission of taxes.

§3A-423. Disposition of revenues.

§3A-424. Penalties.

§3A-425. Cease and desist orders - Injunctions - Restraining orders - Administrative fines.

§3A-426. Bingo faces, game sets, or breakopen ticket cards declared contraband - Confiscation, forfeiture, and destruction.

§3A-427. Unexpired licenses issued by district court clerk - Inventory of game equipment in possession of applicant prior to December 31, 1992 - Rules.

§3A-501. Short title.

§3A-502. Certain acts and games prohibited - Definitions.

§3A-503. Prizes - Posting of rules and costs.

§3A-504. Offenses.

§3A-505. Penalties.

§3A-601. Short title.

§3A-602. Definitions.

§3A-603. Rules - Power and duty of Commission.

§3A-604.1. Oklahoma State Athletic Commission – Members - Terms.

§3A-604.2. Purpose and powers of Commission – Validity of prior licenses, permits, certificates, or registrations - Transfers.

§3A-604.3. Withholding of purse.

§3A-605. Administrator - Assistant - Administrative expenses - Conflict of interest.

§3A-606. Sanctioning permits - Exemptions.

§3A-607. Application for sanctioning permit or license - Notice of sanction.

§3A-609. Sanctioning permit required - Prohibition by local ordinance or resolution.

§3A-610. Withholding, suspension or revocation of license and sanctioning permit - Censure or reprimand - Fees.

§3A-611. Considerations before issuance of license or sanctioning permit.

§3A-612. Security.

§3A-613. Subpoena of witnesses, production of records - Audits - Suspension for just cause.

§3A-614. Notice of violation - Hearing - Orders - Actions.

§3A-615. Penalties - Administrative fines - Injunctions.

§3A-616. Oklahoma State Athletic Commission Revolving Fund - Abolition of fund.

§3A-617. Assessment - Total gross receipts, proceeds and telecasts included – Complimentary tickets - Payment - Gross receipts report - Records.

§3A-619. Annual report.

§3A-622. Telecast promoters - License - Names and addresses of facilities - Unauthorized telecasts - Report - Assessment payments - Penalties.

§3A-623. Liability for damages – Ring official physicians.

§3A-624. Licensure – Certified copy of test results.

§3A-701. Short title.

§3A-702. Intent of act.

§3A-703. Definitions.

§3A-704. Oklahoma Lottery Commission – Creation – Office – Venue.

§3A-705. Oklahoma Lottery Commission – Board of Trustees.

§3A-706. Lottery Retailer Advisory Board.

§3A-707. Duties of board of trustees.

§3A-708. Executive director.

§3A-709. Powers of Commission.

§3A-710. Rules – Video lottery machines prohibited.

§3A-711. Powers and duties of executive director.

§3A-712. Personnel – Conflict of interest – Background investigation – Bond.

§3A-713. Disposition of proceeds - Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund - Appropriation of proceeds - Replenishment of fund - Oklahoma Education Lottery Revolving Fund - Appropriations made available on a monthly basis.

§3A-714. Encouragement of minority business participation.

§3A-715. Submission of bids, proposals, or offers - Investigation of vendors – Disclosures – Restrictions on entry into contracts – Gifts, loans, etc.

§3A-716. Performance bond, letter of credit or securities – Competitive bidding.

§3A-717. Statewide network of lottery retailers – Compensation – Criteria for qualification.

§3A-718. Transfer or assignment of contract – Restriction on sale of tickets and shares.

§3A-719. Fidelity Revolving Fund – Payment of claims – Reserve account – Posting of bond or deposit of securities by retailers.

§3A-720. Cancellation, suspension, revocation, denial, rejection of renewal, or termination of contract – Temporary suspension.

§3A-721. Personal liability for proceeds – Deposit requirements – Insolvency.

§3A-722. Computation of rental payments for retailer business premises – Percentage of retail sales.

§3A-723. Prices of tickets or shares – Restrictions on sales.

§3A-723.1. Authorized purchase of lottery tickets by officers and employees.

§3A-724. Prizes - Verification of validity of tickets or shares - Unclaimed prize monies.

§3A-724.1. Prize withholding – Delinquent debt to Department of Human Services.

§3A-724.2. Prize withholding - Delinquent debt to Tax Commission.

§3A-724.3. Withholding delinquent debt – Payment – Promulgation of rules.

§3A-724.4. Priority of delinquent debt withholding.

§3A-724.5. Web application for lottery-sponsored and second-chance promotions.

§3A-725. Confidentiality and disclosure – Criminal background investigations – Inspection of facilities – Cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

§3A-726. Sale of ticket or share to person under 18 – Penalty.

§3A-727. Fraudulent alteration of ticket – Coercion or tampering with equipment to influence winning of prize – Penalty.

§3A-728. False statement in application for license or proposal – Penalty.

§3A-729. Intelligence – Sharing agreements with federal government and other agencies – Disclosure.

§3A-730. Appeals.

§3A-731. Monies to be used for expenses and prizes – Purchase, lease, or lease-purchase of goods or services.

§3A-732. Issuance of bonds or notes – Trust indentures.

§3A-733. Reports – Records – Audits – Submission of annual operating budget.

§3A-734. Oklahoma Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight Committee – Report of level of participation of minority businesses.

§3A-735. Operation of other forms of Class III gaming.