1. (a) The commission shall issue a lottery retailer license when it determines that:

   1. (1) The applicant:

      1. a. Meets the eligibility requirements for licensure as set forth in Lot 302.01-302.04 above;
      2. b. Has not had a check returned to the commission for insufficient funds, which was not subsequently resolved and paid in full;
      3. c. Has paid all fines imposed under administrative remedies by the commission;
      4. d. Has implemented age verification measures to block access to and prevent the sale of lottery games to individuals under the age of 18 years of age as required by RSA 284:21-h, II(e)(1);
      5. e. Has not provided false or misleading information to the commission;
      6. f. Has not prevented, interfered, or failed to cooperate with any inspection or investigation conducted by the commission;
      7. g. Has provided files or documents to the commission upon request;
      8. h. Is in full compliance with ADA requirements;
      9. i. Has completed the mandatory trainings required by Lot 302.04; and
      10. j. Has met sales goals as set forth in the retailer agreement; and

   2. (2) Issuance of the license would:

      1. a. Best serve public convenience consistent with the purposes of RSA 284 and this chapter; and
      2. b. Be in the best interests of the lottery commission, the public welfare, or the state of New Hampshire.
2. (b) If a license is granted, the approved licensee shall sign the “New Hampshire Lottery Retailer Uniform Agreement” form (1/2026) stating that the licensee shall comply with all the requirements of RSA 284:21-h, II(d) and all applicable commission rules.
3. (c) All licenses issued in accordance with this chapter shall be non-transferable by person or location.
4. (d) A license issued in accordance with this chapter shall expire 4 years from the date of issue unless renewed in accordance with Lot 302.07 below.

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