Sec. 7. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 governing the establishment, implementation, and operation of the lottery, including the following:

(1) The type of lottery games to be conducted, except that:

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(A) the name of an elected official may not appear on a ticket or play slip of a lottery game, on a prize, or on an instrument used for the payment of prizes, unless the prize is in the form of a state warrant; and

(B) coins or currency may not be dispensed from an electronic computer terminal or device used in a lottery game.

(2) The sales price of tickets.

(3) The number and size of prizes.

(4) The method of selecting winning tickets. However, if a lottery game involves a drawing, the drawing must be public and witnessed by an independent certified public accountant. The equipment used in the drawing shall be inspected before and after the drawing.

(5) The manner of payment of prizes to holders of winning tickets.

(6) The frequency of drawings of winning tickets.

(7) The number and type of locations at which tickets may be purchased.

(8) The method to be used in selling tickets.

(9) The manner and amount of compensation of retailers.

(10) The feasibility of using for a lottery game a terminal or device that may be operated solely by the player without the assistance of a retailer.

(11) A system of internal audits.

(12) The establishment of a code of ethics for officers and employees of the commission.

(13) Any other matters necessary or desirable for the efficient or economical operation of the lottery or for the convenience of the public.

As added by P.L.341-1989(ss), SEC.1.