New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 17 - TREASURY - GENERAL
Chapter 20 - RULES OF THE LOTTERY COMMISSION
Subchapter 7 - PAYMENT OF PRIZES
Section 17:20-7.1 - Information to be furnished by prize claimant
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Before receiving any prize of $ 600.00 or more, the claimant shall furnish the Director with a Social Security number if one exists, or with any identifying number or account number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service for Federal Income Tax purposes, in addition to such other identification data as may be requested by the Director.
(b) Prize claimants who are nonresident aliens for Federal Income Tax purposes shall also file with the Director proof of their nonresident alien status.
(c) The Director may require proof of age prior to the award of any prize.
(d) If more than one person claims ownership of a winning ticket, that fact must be shown on the ticket or claim form submitted to the Lottery, and each claimant must provide the information and proof required by this section.
(e) The Director may waive compliance with any of the requirements of this subchapter in appropriate cases if satisfied that such compliance is unnecessary.