53ER05-13. Retailer Responsibilities (Replaced by 53ER07-18)  


Effective on Monday, January 31, 2005
  • 1(1) The Lottery shall contract with specified retailers to sell lottery tickets.

    13(2) All equipment provided to the retailer by the Lottery or its vendors shall remain the property of the Lottery or its vendors, and retailers shall acquire no interest whatsoever in the equipment.

    46(3) The retailer shall meet the training standards established by the Lottery relating to operation of the terminal and the sale of lottery products.

    70(4) Retailers shall be responsible for meeting terminal installation requirements as specified by the Lottery, including but not limited to, electrical circuitry; telephone line and equipment; counter, roof and building space; and conduit, if applicable.

    105(5) Retailers shall provide a minimum amount of space as determined by the Lottery at the location of the terminal for proper ventilation, maintenance, and material loading and removing.

    134(6) Retailers shall pay a weekly service charge to the Lottery in an amount determined by the Lottery. A retailer will not be assessed a service charge for promotional or additional terminals.

    166(7) Retailers shall pay all electrical utility charges in connection with operation of the terminal.

    181(8) Retailers shall use due diligence and care when operating the terminal and shall immediately notify the Lottery’s designated hotline of any network communication problem or terminal malfunction.

    209(9) Retailers shall provide access to Lottery equipment to Lottery or vendor personnel presenting proper identification.

    225(10) Retailers shall be responsible for the physical security of the terminal and other Lottery equipment.

    241(11) The Lottery is authorized to recover from a retailer the cost of any negligent or intentional damage to terminal(s) and other Lottery equipment by retailer or its employees.

    270(12) Retailers shall not attempt to perform any mechanical or electrical maintenance or repairs on the terminal or other Lottery equipment except as authorized by the Lottery or its vendors.

    300(13) Retailers shall replenish ticket stock and clear paper jams as required on the terminal and/or terminal printer.

    318(14) Retailers shall provide a space for the play station provided by the Lottery at a location approved by the Lottery. Retailers shall maintain an adequate supply of pencils, play slips, claim forms and brochures, for use by players as provided by the Lottery or authorized vendor. Retailer shall display and maintain in prominent locations point of sale materials provided by the Lottery, including, but not limited to, playstations, electronic displays and odds pieces. Material not authorized by the Lottery shall not be displayed at or dispensed from the play station or other Lottery equipment.

    413(15) This emergency rule replaces Emergency Rules 53ER02-5 and 53ER04-85, F.A.C.

    424Specific Authority 42624.109(1), 42724.112(1) FS. 429Law Implemented 43124.112(1) FS. 433History–New 1-31-05, Replaces 53ER02-5 and 53ER04-85.