Authority: IC 4-30-3-7; IC 4-30-3-9

Affected: IC 4-30-9-2

Sec. 2.5. (a) In the selection of retailers, the commission may consider any information relevant to maximizing revenues in a manner that is consistent with the dignity of the state and the welfare of its citizens, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. (1) The considerations provided in IC 4-30-9-2.
2. (2) The average number of customers who visit the potential retailer.
3. (3) The locations and hours of operations of the potential retailer.
4. (4) The proximity to other lottery retailers.
5. (5) The capability and willingness to sell all, or any variety of, currently available lottery products as deemed appropriate by the commission.
6. (6) The capability and willingness to pay prizes up to the maximum amount payable by retailers at various times during the day.
7. (7) The capability and willingness to promote the sale of lottery products independently or in cooperation with the commission.
8. (8) The capability and willingness to comply with the provision of IC 4-30 and this title.

(b) The commission shall only issue a certificate of authority to selected retailers that applied for and are eligible to receive a certificate of authority under this article.

(State Lottery Commission; 65 IAC 3-3-2.5; emergency rule filed Dec 18, 2009, 10:05 a.m.: 20091230-IR-065090989ERA; emergency rule filed Jul 29, 2010, 3:51 p.m.: 20100804-IR-065100492ERA; emergency rule filed May 24, 2013, 11:15 a.m.: 20130529-IR-065130223ERA; errata filed Jun 25, 2013, 12:34 p.m.: 20130710-IR-065130293ACA; readopted filed Nov 21, 2019, 1:49 p.m.: 20191218-IR-065190507RFA; readopted filed May 26, 2023, 8:01 a.m.: 20230621-IR-065230294RFA)