9-17-114. Statewide network of retailers; commissions; certificate of authority; qualifications of retailers; fees for outlets; review of activities.
(a) The legislature recognizes that to conduct a successful lottery, the corporation needs to develop and maintain a statewide network of lottery retailers that will serve the public convenience and promote the sale of tickets or shares and the playing of lottery games while ensuring the integrity of the lottery operations, games and activities.
(b) The corporation shall make every effort to provide small retailers a chance to participate in the sales of lottery tickets or shares.
(c) The corporation shall provide for compensation to lottery retailers in the form of commissions in an amount of not less than six percent (6%) of gross sales and may provide for other forms of compensation for services rendered in the sale or cashing of lottery tickets or shares.
(d) The corporation shall issue a certificate of authority to each person with whom it contracts as a retailer for purposes of display. Every lottery retailer shall post and keep conspicuously displayed in a location on the premises accessible to the public its certificate of authority. No certificate shall be assignable or transferable.
(e) The board shall develop a list of objective criteria upon which the qualification of lottery retailers shall be based. In developing these criteria, the board shall consider factors including the applicant's financial responsibility, security of the applicant's place of business or activity, accessibility to the public, integrity and reputation. The board shall not consider political affiliation, activities or monetary contributions to political organizations or candidates for any public office.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Title 9 - Administration of the Government
Section 9-17-101 - Short Title.
Section 9-17-102 - Legislative Findings and Declarations.
Section 9-17-103 - Definitions.
Section 9-17-105 - General Duties of Board of Directors.
Section 9-17-106 - Appointment of Chief Executive Officer; Compensation.
Section 9-17-107 - General Powers of Corporation.
Section 9-17-108 - Adoption by Board of Procedures Regulating Conduct of Lottery Games.
Section 9-17-109 - Duties of Chief Executive Officer.
Section 9-17-110 - Employees; Compensation; Restrictions; Background Investigations; Bonding.
Section 9-17-111 - Disposition of Lottery Proceeds.
Section 9-17-116 - Fidelity Fund for Retailers; Assessments.
Section 9-17-117 - Cancellation, Suspension, Revocation or Termination of Retail Contracts.
Section 9-17-118 - Restrictions on Sale of Tickets or Shares; Price; Gifts and Promotions.
Section 9-17-121 - Sales to Minors; Penalty; Affirmative Defense.
Section 9-17-123 - Penalty for Making False Statements or False Entries in Books or Records.
Section 9-17-125 - Bidding Requirements and Procedures for Contracts.
Section 9-17-126 - Appeals From Actions of Board.
Section 9-17-128 - Reports by Corporation; Audits; Budget; Fiscal Year.