Florida Administrative Code 53 - DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY
Here’s an updated overview of Florida Administrative Code Chapter 53, which governs the Department of the Lottery:
📘 Chapter Structure (Division 53 – Departmental)
FAC Chapter 53 regulates internal operations of the Florida Lottery. The main sections include (law.cornell.edu, en.wikipedia.org):
53‑1 – Lottery Organization & Procedure
Covers administrative setup, internal audit function, procedures (regulations.justia.com, casetext.com)
53‑12 to 53‑21 – Personnel Management
Classification (53‑12), pay plan (53‑13), recruitment & benefits (53‑14), appointments/transfers (53‑15), leave (53‑16), performance reviews (53‑17), disciplinary actions/grievances (53‑18), politics/dual employment (53‑19), executive service (53‑20), other personal services (53‑21) (regulations.justia.com)
53‑25 – Employee Assistance Program
Support services for Lottery employees (regulations.justia.com, casetext.com)
Emergency Rules (53ERxx, 53ER00–53ER24)
Issued for specific games, prize payment guidelines, retailer commission programs, etc. (regulations.justia.com, floridalottery.com)
🔎 Selected Emergency Rules (Latest Examples)
53ER24‑50 (Game #1579 “2025”) – Defines game‑specific provisions for scratch‑off tickets released Dec 9, 2024 (effective) (law.cornell.edu)
53ER25‑15 Retailer Mega Millions® Bonus Commission – Introduced Apr 5, 2025, outlines bonus structures up to $100K (floridalottery.com)
53ER22‑53 Mega Millions® Rules – Establishes game conduct under Multi‑State Lottery Association (MUSL) standards, effective Jun 16, 2022 (regulations.vlex.com)
✅ Accessing Official and Current Text
The FAC text on third‑party sites (e.g. Justia, Cornell) may be outdated (regulations.justia.com). For the most accurate and current version, consult:
Florida’s e‑Laws site (via flrules.org) – e.g., updated as of June 19, 2025 (flrules.elaws.us)
Florida Administrative Register – quarterly updates
Florida Lottery’s Office of General Counsel – especially for emergency game rules and legal interpretations.
📝 Summary Table
Section
Description
53‑1
Lottery structure, procedures, audit
53‑12–53‑21
Personnel matters (classification to services)
53‑25
Employee assistance program
53ER00–53ER24
Emergency rules for games, commissions, prize payments
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