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 553-10-18 - ELIGIBILITY TO BUY

Universal Citation: 18 ME Code Rules ยง 553-10-18

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. Sales to minors prohibited. A person may not sell a lottery ticket to a person under the age of 18 years. This subsection does not prohibit the purchase of a ticket by a person 18 years of age or older for the purpose by of making a gift to a person less than 18 years of age. An agent who knowingly sells or offers to sell a lottery ticket to a person under 18 years of age commits a civil violation in accordance under 8 M.R.S.A. §380 and is subject to suspension and revocation of the agent's license.

2. Officers and employees of the commission; relatives. The following persons may not purchase a ticket or be paid a prize:

A. An officer of the commission;

B. Senior supervisory employees of the commission, as determined by the commission officers; and

C. A spouse, child, sibling, parent or person residing in the same household in the principal place of abode of the persons listed in paragraphs A and B.

3. Agents. Agents may purchase tickets and be awarded prizes.

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