Kansas Statutes Chapter 74. State Boards, Commissions and Authorities § 74-8713. Loans to lottery from state general fund

(a) Any appropriation or transfer of state general fund moneys for the operation of the Kansas lottery and other expenses incurred in connection with the conduct of lotteries pursuant to this act shall be considered a loan and shall be repaid with interest to the state general fund in one payment not later than 24 months from the effective date of the appropriation or transfer of such general fund moneys. Such loan shall not be considered an indebtedness or debt of the state within the meaning of section 6 of article 11 of the constitution of the state of Kansas. Such loan shall bear interest at a rate equal to the rate prescribed by K.S.A. 75-4210 and amendments thereto for inactive accounts of the state effective on the first day of the month during which the appropriation or transfer takes effect.

(b) At the time of repayment of a loan pursuant to subsection (a), the executive director shall certify to the director of accounts and reports the amount to be repaid and any interest due thereon. Upon receipt of such certification, the director of accounts and reports shall promptly transfer the amount certified from the lottery operating fund to the state general fund.

(c) Except as provided by subsection (a), moneys credited to the state general fund shall not be used or obligated to pay the expenses of the Kansas lottery or prizes of the lottery and no claim for the payment of an expense of the lottery or the payment of a lottery prize shall be made against any moneys other than moneys credited to the lottery operation fund, moneys credited to the lottery prize payment fund or moneys collected from the sale of lottery tickets or shares.