PURPOSE: This rule provides that licensees own instant game tickets after they are purchased and delivered to the licensee and the licensee shall bear the burden of any loss.

All tickets for the instant game shall become the property of the retail licensee upon purchase from the lottery commission. The licensee shall be responsible for all tickets after their purchase and delivery and shall bear the burden of any loss, including theft, damage or loss.

AUTHORITY: section 313.220, RSMo (1986). Original rule filed Sept. 4, 1985, effective Sept. 14, 1985.