There is a newer version
of
this Section
2020 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-61 State Lottery
Section 42-61-6 Proceeds of sales - Segregated funds.
Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 42-61-6 (2020)
§ 42-61-6. Proceeds of sales - Segregated funds.
(a) All proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets or shares received by a person in the capacity of a sales agent shall constitute a trust fund until paid into the state lottery fund.
(b) The sales agent shall be personally liable for all proceeds; and failure to pay the lottery division moneys owed, upon demand, from the sales or misappropriation of the funds shall constitute embezzlement under § 11-41-3.
(c) The provisions of this section shall be enforced and prosecuted by the state police and the attorney general's office.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1984, ch. 180, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 234, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 236, § 1.)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Rhode Island may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
