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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The board may adopt rules, policies and procedures for the conduct of lottery games in general, including, but not limited to the following matters:
A. the type of games to be conducted, which may include any type of lottery game not prohibited by the New Mexico Lottery Act;
B. the percentage of lottery revenues that shall be returned to the public in the form of lottery prizes;
C. the method and location of selecting or validating winning tickets;
D. the manner and time of payment of prizes, which may include lump-sum payments or installments over a period of years;
E. the manner of payments of prizes to the holders of winning tickets;
F. the frequency of games and drawings or selection of winning tickets;
G. the method to be used in selling tickets, which may include the use of electronic or mechanical devices;
H. the price of each ticket and the number and size of prizes;
I. the conduct of drawings and determination of winners of lottery games;
J. requirements governing lottery tickets, including, but not limited to, requirements that all instant-win tickets be recyclable; and
K. any and all other matters necessary, desirable or convenient toward ensuring the efficient and effective operation of lottery games.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 6. Public Finances § 6-24-8. Lottery games; adoption of rules, policies and procedures by board - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-6-public-finances/nm-st-sect-6-24-8/
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