Code of Maine Rules
18 - DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
553 - BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS (BABLO)
Chapter 10 - MAINE STATE LOTTERY
Section 553-10-1 - DEFINITIONS
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. Act. "Act" means the Maine State Lottery laws as found in 8 M.R.S.A. chapter 14-A.
2. Agent. "Agent" means a person or that person's representative who has been licensed to sell lottery tickets under the Act.
3. Application or App. "Application or App" means a software application used on a device that allows communication between a customer and an agent licensed to receive orders for draw and instant games using the internet.
4. Bureau. "Bureau" means the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.
5. Commission. "Commission" means the State Liquor and Lottery Commission.
6. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services.
7. Director. "Director" means the director of the bureau.
8. Drop box. "Drop Box" means any container, designated by the State Lottery as a receptacle for non-winning tickets or any other form of entry designated by the State Lottery for the purpose of special promotions.
9. Person. "Person" means an individual, association, corporation, club, trust, estate, society, company, receiver, trustee, assignee, referee or other person acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, whether appointed by a court or otherwise, or any combination of individuals. "Person" also means all departments, commissions, agencies, and instrumentalities of the State, including counties and municipalities and agencies and instrumentalities of counties or municipalities.
10. State Lottery. "State Lottery" means the Maine State Lottery established and operated pursuant to the Act.
11. Substantial change of ownership. "Substantial change in ownership" means a transfer of 50% or more of the equity of any business licensed pursuant to these rules.
12. Ticket. "Ticket" means a lottery ticket or share issued by the State Lottery for sale to the general public. "Ticket" includes an instant lottery ticket, draw game lottery ticket or other terminal generated ticket.
13. Voucher. "Voucher" means any lottery printed receipt redeemable for cash or merchandise.
14. Draw Game or Lottery Draw Game. "Draw Game" or "Lottery Draw Game" means a lottery game wherein a person selects a number or numbers from a predetermined set of numbers where a drawing is held.