PURPOSE: This rule provides that sovereign immunity applies to the lottery operations except as it is waived by the legislature.

The Missouri State Lottery Commission, its staff and employees and the state of Missouri shall not be liable to any licensee or vendor for any damage arising in connection with the operation or conduct of the lottery except as may be provided by statute.

AUTHORITY: section 313.220, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Oct. 7, 1985, effective Oct. 17, 1985.

*Original authority: 313.220, RSMo 1985, amended 1988, 1993, 1995.