Gov. Code, § 8880.50 · Article 5. Lottery Game Retailers
Gov. Code, § 8880.50
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The commission shall promulgate regulations that prescribe the procedure by which a contract with a lottery game retailer may be terminated and the reasons for the termination, including, but not limited to, instances where a lottery game retailer knowingly sells a ticket or share to any person under the age of 18 years.
(b) Any lottery game retailer who employs or uses the services of any person under the age of 18 years for the sale of lottery tickets or shares shall be subject to suspension or revocation of his or her contract. However, a person under the age of 18 years may be employed or used to sell lottery tickets or shares, if that person is under the continuous supervision of a person 21 years of age or older.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 500, Sec. 10. Effective August 17, 1992. Note: This section was added on Nov. 6, 1984, by initiative Prop. 37.
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