Promotional Event Drawings

DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
53ER12-12: Promotional Event Drawings

SUMMARY: This emergency rule sets forth the provisions for promotional drawings that involve the purchase of a lottery ticket or tickets in exchange for entry into the promotional drawings. This emergency rule replaces Emergency Rule 53ER00-43.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RULE IS: Diane D. Schmidt, Legal Analyst, Department of the Lottery, 250 Marriott Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32301

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE EMERGENCY RULE IS:

53ER12-12 Promotional Event Drawings.

(1) This rule sets forth the provisions for promotional drawings that involve the purchase of a lottery ticket or tickets in exchange for entry into the promotional drawings.

(2) The following information, if applicable, shall be made readily available to the participants at the time and location of entry into the promotional drawing:

(a) Date and time of the drawing;

(b) Price and method of entry into the drawing;

(c) Deadline for entry into the drawing;

(d) Number and description of prizes to be awarded;

(e) Any drawing restrictions (e.g. must be present to win);

(f) Drawing procedures;

(g) Determination of prize winners;

(h) Method of claiming prizes;

(i) Prize delivery provisions.

(3) A person designated by the Lottery shall conduct promotional drawings.

(4) Odds of winning a prize are dependent upon the number of entries received.

(5) All promotional drawing participants must be at least 18 years of age.

(6) Persons prohibited by Section 24.116, F.S., from purchasing a Florida lottery ticket are not eligible to win a promotional prize.

(7) Entry into any promotional drawing constitutes permission for the Florida Lottery to photograph and/or videotape and record the prize winner with or without prior notification and to use the name, photograph, videotape, and/or recording of the prize winner for advertising or publicity purposes without additional compensation.

(8) All entries and prizes are subject to the provisions of Chapter 24, F.S., and rules promulgated thereunder. Entry into a promotional drawing constitutes agreement to abide by the official rules of the promotion.

(9) If the value of the promotional prize equals $600 or more, the value will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service as income. Payment of any federal income tax and any additional federal, state and/or local taxes is the responsibility of the winner.

(10) This emergency rule replaces Emergency Rule 53ER00-43, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 24.109(1), 24.105(9)(j) FS. Law Implemented 24.105(9) FS. History–New 1-23-12, Replaces 53ER00-43.

 

THIS RULE TAKES EFFECT UPON BEING FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE UNLESS A LATER TIME AND DATE IS SPECIFIED IN THE RULE.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 23, 2012