9-17-108. Adoption by board of procedures regulating conduct of lottery games.
(a) The board may adopt regulations, policies and procedures regulating the conduct of lottery games in general, including, but not limited to, regulations, policies and procedures specifying:
(i) The type of games to be conducted, specifically limited to a state lottery or a multi-state lottery, and shall not include instant-win tickets, scratch-off ticket games, video lottery terminals or any other electronic game involving direct physical contact between the player and a machine;
(ii) The sale price of tickets or shares and the manner of sale, provided, however, that all sales shall be for cash only and payment by checks, debit cards, credit cards, charge cards or any other form of payment is prohibited;
(iii) The number and amount of prizes;
(iv) The method and location of selecting or validating winning tickets or shares;
(v) The manner and time of payment of prizes, which may include lump sum payments or installments over a period of years;
(vi) The manner of payment of prizes to the holders of winning tickets or shares, including without limitation, provision for payment of prizes not exceeding six hundred dollars ($600.00) after deducting the price of the ticket or share and after performing validation procedures appropriate to the game and as specified by the board. The board may provide for a limited number of retailers who can pay prizes of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) after performing validation procedures appropriate to the game and as specified by the board without regard to where the ticket or share was purchased;
(vii) The frequency of games and drawings or selection of winning tickets or shares;
(viii) The means of conducting drawings;
(ix) The method to be used in selling tickets or shares;
(x) The manner and amount of compensation to lottery retailers; and
(xi) Any and all other matters necessary, desirable or convenient toward ensuring the efficient and effective operation of lottery games, the continued entertainment and convenience of the public and the integrity of the lottery.