1. A. The corporation shall pay prizes in a timely fashion but may delay making payment of any prize or installment of a prize under the following circumstances.

   1. 1. A dispute occurs or it appears that a dispute may occur relative to any prize.
   2. 2. There is any question regarding the identity of the claimant.
   3. 3. There is any question regarding the validity of the ticket.
   4. 4. The claim is subject to any court ordered garnishment.
   5. 5. The corporation becomes aware of a change in circumstances relative to a prize award which requires review.
2. B. The corporation assumes no liability for interest for any delay of payment of a prize or installment.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.47:9001 et seq.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation, February 18, 1992 and promulgated in The Advocate, February 28, 1992, repromulgated LR 23:65 (January 1997).