REVOKE LOTTERY SALES LICENSE FOR UNAUTHORIZED SALE UNDER FOOD ASSISTANCE

OR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAMS

House Bill 5962

Sponsor:  Rep. Dave Agema

Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Complete to 11-25-12

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5962 AS INTRODUCED 10-17-12

The bill would amend the Lottery Act to require the Lottery Commissioner to revoke or suspend a person's lottery sales license if the person (1) is convicted of or pleads guilty to a crime or (2) is administratively disqualified from operating as a merchant under the state's Food Assistance Program or Family Independence Programs, and the crime or disqualification is related to an unauthorized transaction for food assistance benefits or family independence program benefits related to the sale of a lottery ticket.

Under Section 23 of the act, the Lottery Commissioner is authorized to suspend or revoke the lottery sales license of any agent who is found in violation of the Lottery Act or any rule promulgated under the act.

Proposed MCL 432.24

FISCAL IMPACT:

According to the Bureau of State Lottery there is no fiscal impact expected under the provisions of this bill.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Jeff Stoutenburg

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Ben Gielczyk

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.