Ariz. Admin. Code § 19-3-205

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section R19-3-205 - Lottery-issued Equipment

A. Retailers selling only instant tab products shall not be issued Lottery terminal equipment to sell or validate Lottery products, but may use an authorized Lottery product vending machine in accordance with subsection (C).

B. Retailers shall only sell or validate Lottery products using authorized Lottery-issued equipment.

1. A retailer shall locate the equipment at a site approved by the Lottery and shall not move the equipment from that site without prior approval from the Lottery.

2. A retailer shall ensure electrical service to the equipment location is installed according to the specifications established by the Lottery. The cost of electrical service shall be the responsibility of the retailer.

3. A retailer shall cooperate with the Lottery to the extent reasonable and practicable to accomplish any modifications to the equipment or systems in a timely and economical fashion.

4. The Lottery shall not be liable for damages of any kind due to interruption or failure of any Lottery-issued or authorized equipment.

5. A retailer shall operate the Lottery-issued equipment and accessories only in the ordinary course of its Lottery business and only according to the requirements established by the Lottery.

6. A retailer shall exercise diligence and care to prevent damage to the Lottery-issued equipment and other property of the Lottery, or property of Lottery contractors.

7. A retailer shall maintain the Lottery-issued equipment and accessories in a clean and orderly condition.

8. A retailer shall minimize equipment downtime by notifying the Lottery or its contractor immediately of any equipment failure, malfunction, damage, or accident.

9. A retailer shall make the equipment available for repair, adjustment, or replacement at all times during the retailer's regular business hours.

10. A retailer shall order and use equipment supplies exclusively from the Lottery or its designated contractor. The Lottery shall furnish equipment supplies, at no cost, to the retailer.

11. A retailer shall install and use only approved Lottery paper stock, for Lottery-issued equipment, specifically assigned to that retailer and location.

C. Retailers may sell tickets using the appropriate authorized Lottery product vending machine in accordance with the Act and this Chapter.

1. A retailer shall establish loss prevention policies to ensure Lottery product vending machines are not operated by persons under 21 years of age to purchase Lottery tickets.

2. The Lottery product vending machine shall remain operational during the retailer's regular business hours and be placed in an area visible to retail personnel and easily accessible to players.

3. A retailer shall maintain an adequate supply of tickets and paperstock in the Lottery product vending machine.

D. All Lottery licensed retailers shall provide an accessible path of travel to, and sufficient clear floor space at, all Lottery equipment and other areas where Lottery products are sold, and any associated Lottery materials and redemption areas. Should individuals with disabilities request assistance in accessing Lottery programs, services or activities and in purchasing and redeeming Lottery tickets and products, any licensed retailers shall provide assistance.

E. "Authorized Lottery-issued equipment" may include Lottery-owned or rented equipment, or equipment provided to a retailer by a Lottery approved and authorized third-party vendor in accordance with an appropriate Lottery-vendor contract.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R19-3-205

Adopted as an emergency effective May 26, 1981, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 81-3). New Sections R4-37-205 adopted effective August 17, 1981 (Supp. 81-4). Amended effective September 12, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). R19-3-205 recodified from R4-37-205 (Supp. 95-1). Section R19-3-205 renumbered to R19-3-204; new Section R19-3-205 renumbered from R19-3-206 and amended effective October 9, 1998 (Supp. 98-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 3073, effective September 11, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 2639, effective September 8, 2007 (Supp. 07-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 16 A.A.R. 2388, effective November 16, 2010 (Supp. 10-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 1471, effective August 7, 2012 (Supp. 12-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 1379, effective 7/8/2016. Amended by final rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 439, effective 4/5/2022.