South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 44 - SOUTH CAROLINA LOTTERY COMMISSION
Here’s an updated overview of Chapter 44 – South Carolina Lottery Commission, current through March 28, 2025, per the State Register Vol. 49, No. 3 (regulations.justia.com):
🎲 Chapter 44 – South Carolina Lottery Commission
§ 44‑10 – Definitions
Defines key terms such as “Online Ticket,” “Person,” “Winner selection,” and “Winning Combination.” (scstatehouse.gov)
§ 44‑20.10 to § 44‑20.70 – Retailer Licensing
§ 44‑20.10 authorizes the Executive Director to issue lottery retailer licenses; applicants must satisfy security and integrity standards (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 44‑20.20 prohibits licensure if a business is solely or predominantly lottery-based, underage (<21), unregistered foreign entities, etc. (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 44‑20.30 requires criminal background checks for operational managers and key principals (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 44‑20.40 outlines issuance criteria like character, financial responsibility, location, tax status, and more (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 44‑20.50 mandates annual renewals, with possible staggered dates (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 44‑20.60 details grounds for suspension/revocation—pricing infractions, underage sales, ticket misuse, misrepresentation, etc. (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 44‑20.70 stipulates that licenses are non-transferable and sales must occur at licensed locations. (scstatehouse.gov)
§ 44‑30 – Retailer Contract
Mandates formal contracts specifying retailer duties, hearing rights within 60 days, weekly fees for telephone lines, and restrictions on online-only service fees (law.cornell.edu).
§ 44‑40 to § 44‑55 – Game & Ticket Rules
§ 44‑40.10 & § 44‑40.20 define rules for instant games, including ticket activation, validation standards, defacement after payout, and replacement policies for defective tickets (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 44‑50.10 governs online games: minimum ticket price $0.50, jackpot claim windows (180 days for ≤ $500), and use of retailer/SCEL agents for mid-range prizes (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 44‑55 permits multi-state agreements for various game products (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 44‑60 to § 44‑80 – Claiming Prizes & Rights
§ 44‑70 outlines prize claiming: natural persons 18+, guardian or group designation rules.
§ 44‑80 covers assigning claim rights. (Specifics less detailed in summary sources.)
§ 44‑90.10 to § 44‑90.40 – Financial Management
§ 44‑90.10 requires weekly EFT payments, retailer accounts, maintaining prize disbursement accounts (minimum 45% of gross sales) (scstatehouse.gov, regulations.justia.com).
§ 44‑90.20 enforces penalties for non-sufficient funds: warnings, 7‑day/30‑day suspensions with fines (up to 10–20% of lottery sales), and license revocation on repeat offenses (scstatehouse.gov).
§ 44‑90.30 & § 44‑90.40 concern financial account structures and bond requirements. (Mentioned but not elaborated in sources.)
§ 44‑100 to § 44‑140 – Records, Reports & Restrictions
§ 44‑100: Issuance of identifying numbers.
§ 44‑110: Standardized forms for retailer reporting.
§ 44‑120: Periodic sales and auditing reports.
§ 44‑130: Authorized use of Lottery trademarks.
§ 44‑140: Prohibited game types. (regulations.justia.com)
✅ Key Takeaways
Chapter 44 establishes a detailed framework to ensure:
Robust licensing with strict eligibility and background checks
Contractual clarity and formal retailer agreements
Secure game operations, ticket validation, and prize claims
Solid financial oversight including disbursal thresholds and enforcement mechanisms
Administrative policies for reports, trademarks, and forbidden games
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