The bill amends the Arkansas Code regarding the Office of the Arkansas Lottery by conferring law enforcement authority on select employees within the office. It introduces new responsibilities for the office, specifically to maintain the integrity of the lottery and to conduct investigations into violations of lottery-related laws and administrative rules.

To facilitate these responsibilities, the bill allows the director of the office to assign personnel as agents who will be recognized as law enforcement officers by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. These agents will possess statewide law enforcement authority, enabling them to effectively enforce lottery regulations and ensure compliance across the state.

Statutes affected:
SB 231: 23-115-205