Section 1604. Powers and duties of the division  


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  • a. In addition to the
      powers and duties provided  in  other  sections  of  this  article,  the
      division  shall  have  the power and it shall be its duty to operate and
      administer  the  lottery  within  the   state   including   any   joint,
      multi-jurisdiction,  and  out-of-state  lottery  in  cooperation  with a
      government-authorized lottery of one or more other jurisdictions, and to
      promulgate  rules  and  regulations  governing  the  establishment   and
      operation thereof, including but not limited to the following:
        1. The type of lottery to be conducted.
        2. The price or prices of a ticket or tickets in the lottery.
        3. The numbers and sizes of the prizes on the winning tickets.
        4. The manner of selecting the winning tickets.
        5. The frequency of the drawings or selections of winning tickets.
        6. Without limit as to number, the type or types of locations at which
      tickets may be sold.
        7. The method to be used in selling tickets.
        8. The use of vending machines or mechanical devices of any kind.
        9.  The  compensation  in  such manner and amounts and subject to such
      limitations as the division may determine to licensed sellers of lottery
      tickets, but only where the division finds  that  such  compensation  is
      necessary  to  assure adequate availability of lottery tickets, and that
      the public convenience will be served thereby.
        10. The development of an internal security plan.
        b. The division is authorized to license agents to  sell  tickets  for
      the  state  lottery.  The  division may require a bond from any licensed
      agent, in an amount to be determined by  the  division.  Every  licensed
      agent  shall  prominently display his license, or a copy thereof, as may
      be determined by rules and regulations of the division, in each place of
      business or activity where lottery tickets are sold.
        c. The division shall make regular reports to the commissioner,  which
      reports shall include a full and complete statement of lottery revenues,
      prize  disbursements  and  other expenses, and any other information the
      commissioner may require. The commissioner shall make an  annual  report
      to  the  governor  and the legislature, which shall include a summary of
      lottery revenues, prize disbursements and other expenses  for  the  year
      preceding such report.