The Director is hereby authorized to issue Gift Certificates redeemable at all Lottery Offices and Licensed Sales Agents in accordance with 961 CMR 2.57(1) through (3).

1. (1) Gift Certificates will be printed in denominations to be determined by the Director.
2. (2) Gift Certificates shall have imprinted thereon a unique serial number and seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

3. (3) Redemption of Gift Certificates

   1. (a) Gift Certificates are bearer instruments and may be redeemed by the holder of the certificate.
   2. (b) Gift Certificates must be redeemed for the total dollar value when presented for redemption.
   3. (c) Customers presenting Gift Certificates for redemption must be 18 years or over.
   4. (d) Sales Agents are required to redeem Gift Certificates presented to them from a customer and account for them in accordance with the direction of the Director or his/her designee.
   5. (e) Gift Certificates are void after the expiration date printed thereon.
   6. (f) All other provisions of the 961 CMR, shall, if applicable, apply to the issuance and redemption of Gift Certificates.